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Program:
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Diabetes Education Programs
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Phone Numbers:
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905-623-3331 ext 21247
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Crisis:
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Call 911 in emergencies
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Fax:
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623-697-4695
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Address:
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47 Liberty St S
Bowmanville, ON
L1C 2N4
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Intersection:
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Liberty St S and King St E
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Location:
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Bowmanville
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
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Service Description:
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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
- healthy eating, exercise and other lifestyle management strategies
- blood glucose monitoring
- 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
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Call * no referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults 18 years and older with pre-diabetes type 2 diabetes * must have valid Ontario Health Card
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretation services available upon request
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Area Served:
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Durham Region and Area
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Last Updated:
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12/13/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=167519
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