Diabetes Education Centre

Expert education and support is essential to help manage diabetes and prevent complications from diabetes. Our certified diabetes educators include a Registered Nurse and Registered Dietitian. The goals of the program include helping people living with diabetes and their families learn to live well with diabetes.

Services

Group education and individual visits:

-adults new to diabetes

-starting insulin

-pregnancy and diabetes

-prediabetes

-education awareness events for community groups

-education and training for health care professionals

-DROP IN hours: Fridays from 9:00-12:00pm (No appointment necessary.)

Referrals

You can refer yourself to the Diabetes Education Centre by calling 705-746-5461, or your doctor or health care professional can send a Referral Form (please see attached document below) to fax number 705-773-4609. We will call you to arrange an appointment once we have received the referral.

Hours & Contact Information

Phone: 705-746-5461 Fax: 705-773-4609

Location: first floor of the West Parry Sound Health Centre in the Rehab Department

Monday to Thursday 8am to 4:30pm

Fridays 8am to 1:30pm (Drop In 9am-noon)

Information Links

Canadian Diabetes Association

EatRight Ontario

Stand Up to Diabetes