Our teams provide assessment & information in individual appointments where you will meet with either a Registered Dietitian, Registered Nurse, Registered Pharmacist or a combination depending on the complexity of your diabetes & your diabetes care needs. Some topics we may cover include:
Types of diabetes and physiology
Self-monitoring of blood glucose
Physical activity
Nutrition
Medication and insulin
Proper foot care
Hypoglycemia treatment
Sick day management
Prevention/management of complications related to diabetes
Anyone interested can contact the Family Health Team reception desk to book an appointment, or can be referred to the program by their family doctor or nurse practitioner. However, referrals from a family doctor or nurse practitioner are not necessary.