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Program:
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Diabetes Education Centre
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Phone Numbers:
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519-631-2020 ext 2408
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Fax:
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519-637-3220
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Address:
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Ground Floor, South Building, A Hallway
189 Elm St
St Thomas, ON
N5R 5C4
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Intersection:
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Elm St between Hepburn Ave and Wood St
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Location:
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St Thomas
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8am-4pm * by appointment only
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Service Description:
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Support for Adults 18+ living with diabetes * one-on-one
or group consultation on monitoring blood sugar levels * medications * healthy eating * exercise and other lifestyle choices * Certified Diabetes Educators, Registered Nurse
and Registered Dietitian on staff * Certified Assistive Devices Program (ADP) Centre:
- individual and group counseling
- medication adjustment
- insulin initiation and adjustment
- insulin pump therapy
- gestational management
- glucometer teaching
Insulin Pump Program:- education and support for adults 18+ with type 1 diabetes who are using or considering using an insulin pump
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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 - Population(s) Served:
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Adults 18 years and older with pre-diabetes, type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes
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Languages:
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English
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Language Note:
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Interpreter services available upon request
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Area(s) Served:
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Elgin County
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Last Updated:
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8/21/2024
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Service Record URL:
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http://thehealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=11603
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