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Program:
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Diabetes Education
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Phone Numbers:
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416-431-8149
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Crisis:
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Call 911 in emergencies
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Fax:
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647-251-4736
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Address:
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Medical Mall of Scarborough General Hospital
3030 Lawrence Ave E, Unit B05
Toronto, ON
M1P 2T7
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Intersection:
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Lawrence Ave E and Danforth Rd
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Location:
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Toronto (Scarborough)
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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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Available at all hospital campus locations, this program offers services to people 18 years and older living with diabetes and other complications * 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
- insulin starts
- insulin pump program
- glucose screening clinics
- nutritional counselling
- footcare assessment and education
Education for patients with diabetes mellitus * the program enables patients to cope positively and gain independence in living with diabetes * working collaboratively with community partners to ensure patients have access to diabetes education in the care setting they require
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Doctor referral only * must be followed by SHN endocrinologist * fax completed referrals to 416-431-8185
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults 18 years and older with type 1, type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Scarborough
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Last Updated:
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1/8/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=51340
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