DIABETES EDUCATION

About

Our Diabetes Education Program will support you in living a healthy lifestyle with improved diabetes management. Your care team will consist of registered Nurses, dietitians, and social workers, advanced foot care nurse and a nurse practitioner.

This program is accessible to individuals who:

Are at risk of diabetes, have Type 1, Type 2 or gestational diabetes
18 years or older
Want to make informed decisions about their diabetes management to reduce long term complications

Your First Appointment

During your first appointment, we will:

Have your blood pressure checked
Teach you how to check your blood sugar to see patterns
Talk about healthy eating and exercise
Discuss how your medication and insulin work
Have a foot assessment completed
Learn how to set goals
Review your lab tests (A1c, cholesterol, kidney function)
Discuss your feelings and emotions about having diabetes

Location & Hours

This service is located at the North Simcoe Family Health Team's main office at 619 Prospect Blvd., Suite 3, in Midland. Appointments occur Monday to Friday from 8:15 - 4:00pm.

How to Register

This service is open to anyone in the North Simcoe Community. You may access this service by either a physician referral or self-referral.

Physician referral click HERE.
To self-refer and book an appointment, please call 705-526-7804 x204 or 222.