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Adult Diabetes Education Program
Diabetes Care Services Offered
The Diabetes Education Program offers services for adults...
· Newly diagnosed with diabetes
· Those who have been living with diabetes
· Those with pre-diabetes, at risk of developing diabetes
· Those with gestational (pregnancy) diabetes
Our Diabetes Care Team can help you and your family learn about how to manage your diabetes and live well.
Health specialists on our team include...
· Registered Nurses
· Registered Dietitians
· Endocrinologist
Most members of the team are Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE). A CDE has demonstrated a standard of excellence in the field of diabetes care.
All programs offer individual assessment, care and education. Group information sessions are also offered on topics of interest.
Contact
Markham Stouffville Hospital, Health Services Building Suite 308
379 Church Street
Markham, ON
L6B 0T1
Call 905-472-7527 ext. 1 for more information and to book an appointment
Or Fax referral to 905-472-7533
· Self-referral is accepted
· All services are available by appointment only
· A physician referral is necessary for some portions of the program
· Drop-In clinic last Friday of every month, 8:3 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (No appointment required)
Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Site
4 Campbell Drive, Uxbridge, ON, L9P 1S4
Testa Professional Building
Call 905-852-9771 ext. 5260 for more information and to book an appointment
Or Fax referral to 905-852-2460
· Self-referral is accepted
· All services are available by appointment
· Drop-In clinic 3rd Wednesday of the month, 2:00 -4:00 p.m. (No appointment required)
Hours of Operation
Markham Site:Monday- 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Satellite Clinics:Ballantrae Site Milliken Site (Cantonese Program) |
Uxbridge Site:Mon. to Fr.- 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Drop-In Clinic Program offers some late afternoon appointments,
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Diabetes Care Services Offered
The centre provides the following services:
· Adult Program: Pre-diabetes, Type 2 and Type 1 Diabetes (individual or group sessions)
· Young Adults- Transition from Paediatric to Adult Care
· Endocrinology Clinic- referral required to see diabetes specialist (endocrinologist)
· Insulin Pump Therapy Training and Care- provided by certified pump trainers
· Gestational Diabetes Management
· Foot Care Clinic
· Continuous Blood Glucose Monitor
· Multiple Daily Insulin Dosing (MDI)
· On-going Insulin Adjustment
All programs offer individual assessment, care and education and include:
· Nutrition and activity management
· Medications and treatment options
· Instruction on blood glucose monitoring
· Ongoing follow-up care
For additional information about living with diabetes visit the Canadian Diabetes Association website at www.diabetes.ca.
Group Information Sessions
Patient Information sessions cover a range of topics including:
· Healthy Eating and Grocery Store Tours
· Active Living
· Blood Sugar Monitoring
· Taking Medications
· Problem Solving
· Weight Loss Management
· Reducing Risk
Click here for a list of Markham Site group session topics
Click here for a list of Uxbridge Site group session topics
Other Services Provided:
· Community programs - public information sessions
· Information on diabetes opportunities and innovation
· Education sessions for community health care providers
If you would like to receive information about the hospital's expansion or if you have a question, please email us at myhospital@msh.on.ca