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Program:
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Diabetes Education Program and Community Outreach
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Fax:
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For Doctor referrals: 905-451-0458 * For Clients: 905-451-9774
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Address:
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40 Finchgate Blvd, Suite 224
Brampton, ON
L6T 3J1
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Map
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Intersection:
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Bramalea Rd and Queen St E
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Hours:
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Administration | |
| Mon | 8am-4pm | |
| Tue | 8am-8pm | |
| Wed | 8am-4pm | |
| Thu | 8am-8pm | |
| Fri | 8am-4pm | |
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Executives:
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Kimberley Floyd - Chief Executive Officer
kimberley.floyd@wellfort.ca
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Service Description:
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Comprehensive diabetes education for people living with type 2 diabetes and those at risk of developing diabetes (pre-diabetes)
The program and services are provided by certified diabetes nurse educators and certified diabetes registered dietitians * group or private appointments are available
Educating people with type 2 diabetes to:
- reduce risk of complications
- deal with emotions connected to the disease
- manage blood sugar levels
- cope with stress
- control weight
- prevent and manage foot problems
- take medications correctly
- develop a healthy eating plan
- meet and learn from other people with diabetes
Educates people at risk of developing diabetes to:
- reduce blood sugar levels
- lose weight
- label read /make healthy food choices
- create a realistic physical activity plan
- take medications correctly
Contact the Diabetes Education Program for information. In person appointments are available if required. Currently individual appointments are in person, by phone or Zoom
Diabetes Community Outreach: diabetes health education provided at community locations (religious, community organization, school, or work place), for groups of five or more adults living with Type 2 Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes
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Fees:
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Most services covered by OHIP
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Application:
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Complete a client assessment form in person or via phone * call to make an appointment. Self referral or Doctor referral
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Over the age of 18 years, living with type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes or at high risk for developing diabetes
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Languages:
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English * Hindi * Marathi * Polish * Punjabi * Urdu
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