Diabetes Education Program:
Living with diabetes can be challenging. It is important to know how your lifestyle such as food choices and physical activity can have an impact on your blood sugar control. Our team of Registered Nurses and Dietitians are certified Diabetes Nurse Educators who can help you to understand how your medication and insulin works.
Our Diabetes Team:
Registered Nurse who are also Certified Diabetes Educators are trained heath care professionals who work collaboratively with clients diagnosed with diabetes to provide education and support in various aspects of diabetes management such as self-monitoring of blood glucose, prevention of diabetes complications, oral medications and insulin therapy.
Registered Dietitians are uniquely trained to provide medical nutrition therapy to promote health, prevent illness and manage chronic disease. Registered Dietitians are also certified diabetes educators, they provide education and support to promote healthy lifestyle and diabetes self-management goals.
Chiropodist works with the diabetes team to help prevent complications in your feet due to Diabetes. The Chiropodists works with clients to
- identify the risks that may increase your chances of developing foot problems
- educate clients on how to manage their care to prevent foot complications
- assessment and treatment of medical foot concerns /issues
- educate and encourage clients and families on continuing to provide self-care at home
- support clients and families that are experiencing problems with basic self-care and activities of daily living
Diabetes Team Reception staff providing day-to-day administrative support to you and the team. They can help you to complete registration, schedule your diabetes visits and provide information about various programs. You may also wish to notify them if you have any special needs.
Service Description:
- Individual and group sessions are offered during the weekdays, evenings and weekends.
- Individual sessions are tailored to meet unique client’s needs.
- Group sessions help you to acquire basic to advanced knowledge about diabetes and provides an opportunity for you to learn from other’s experiences. Some topics are listed below: (for more information please visit group program page or monthly calendar section)
- Introduction to Diabetes
- Pre-Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes
- Prevention of Long-term Diabetes Complications
- Healthy Eating and Meal Planning
- Weight Management
- Benefits of Exercise and Goal Setting
- Glucometer Training (free glucometers provided)
- Insulin Education and Training
Who We Serve:
- Adults over 18 years and above
- Individuals living with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes and are “at risk” of diabetes
- Family members or caregivers of clients are welcome to join our sessions
- Individuals with or without OHIP coverage
- All our services are offered at no cost
Where to Access:
- Available at Vaughan and Keswick locations for in-person and virtual appointments
How to Access:
Interested individuals can either self-refer or ask your doctor to fill in the physician’s referral form below
- Physician/ Nurse Practitioner Referral can fax referral to: 905-303-0320, please attach a copy of latest blood work with the referral
- Self-referral by calling 905-303-8490 Ext. 2
Online Booking
Vaughan CHC is excited to announce a new way to stay connected to your VCHC provider. Introducing Ocean, a secure online appointment booking platform that allows you to receive email appointment reminders and direct messaging features with a provider.
To book your next appointment with the Diabetes team click below.
Client Resources:
Journey With Diabetes Podcast, Presented by Vaughan CHC:
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