Program: Diabetes Education Program
Organization: Lakeridge Health - Whitby
Description of Services: Supports for people living with prediabetes or diabetes * one-on-one or group consultation on monitoring blood sugar levels, medications, healthy eating, exercise, and other lifestyle choices * registered nurse and dietitian on staff * monthly diabetes education groups offered virtually 
  • newly diagnosed and established diagnosis
  • pre-diabetes
  • insulin starts
  • gestational diabetes and type 2 in pregnancy
  • risk reduction for complications of diabetes
  • continuous glucose monitoring available
  • diabetes specialist on site (physician referral required)
  • free diabetes education and support groups

The diabetes educator is responsible for assessing health needs, education and ongoing management for clients with type 2 diabetes only

To access the Centre for Complex Diabetes Care program at Lakeridge Health, call the Ontario Health atHome Central Diabetes Intake at 1-888-997-9996 to speak with an Ontario Health atHome Care Coordinator who can assist in the process, or fax the completed form to 1-905-444-2544
Requirements
Fees: Free
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Adults 18 years and older with pre-diabetes type 2 diabetes * must have valid Ontario Health Card
Application: Call * no referral required
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Durham Region and area
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 905-576-8711 ext 53726
Crisis: Call 911 in emergencies
Fax: 905-665-2404
Website: www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca
Address: 300 Gordon St
Whitby, ON
L1N 5T2
Map
Intersection: Gordon St and Whitby Shores Greenway
Location: Whitby
Hours: Daily 24 hours

This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 12/13/2024