Our hospital is pleased to offer diabetes education programs in two convenient locations. Each program consists of three components - assessment, education and follow-up. Participants with diabetes learn how to prevent or delay long-term complications.
Newmarket-based Program
Georgina-based Program
The Diabetes Education Centre (DEC) provides assessment and education for adults with Type 1, Type 2, Gestational Diabetes, and Prediabetes.
The DEC strives to help adults:
- Improve their knowledge about the cause, progression and treatment of diabetes.
- Understand how to use medications correctly.
- Learn strategies for coping with and self-managing their diabetes.
Following a two hour assessment by a Diabetes Nurse Educator and a Registered Dietitian, participants attend education sessions to assist with diabetes self management.
Topics include:
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exercise
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nutrition
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meal planning
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medications
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smoking cessations
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foot care
Follow-up appointments provide information and answer any questions as required.
Southlake Regional Health Centre is pleased to offer diabetes education programs in the following convenient locations:
Newmarket:
17215 Leslie Street, Unit G
Newmarket, ON
L3Y 8E4
Tel. 905-853-0952
Alliston:
Stevenson Memorial Hospital
200 Fletcher Crescent
Alliston, ON
L9R 1W7
Tel. 705-435-3377, ext. 128
Keswick:
Woodbine Medical Centre
76 Arlington Drive, Building B, Unit 9
Keswick, ON
L4P 0A9
Tel. 905-476-0308
Georgina Family Medical Centre
201/417 The Queensway South
Keswick, ON
L4P 2C7
Tel. 905-989-7800
Sutton:
Georgina Library, Peter Gzowski Branch
5279 Black River Road
Sutton, ON
L0E 1R0
Tel. 905-722-5702
Georgina Medical Clinic
21071 Dalton Road
Jackson's Point, ON
L0E 1L0
Tel. 905-722-3251
Tottenham:
Tottenham Medical Centre
119 Queen Street North
Tottenham, ON
L0G 1W0
Tel. 905-936-4211
Note: Medical support is provided 2 days per week at the DEC Urgent Clinic, Newmarket location.
Referrals & Appointments
A physician referral with recent blood work results is required for client assessment at the DEC. A medication list and brief medical history is appreciated.
For more information or to book an appointment call 905-853-0952, or fax information to 905-853-3180.
Websites:
Ontario Diabetes Strategy
For information on resources available to you during your hospital visit or stay (e.g. parking, what to bring, discharge times and other helpful information) please click on Visiting Southlake