Expert education and support is essential to help prevent and manage diabetes. Our diabetes education team of a nurse and dietitian at each site in Bracebridge and Huntsville help our patients learn as much as possible about living with diabetes. Services are also provided to residents of East Parry Sound at the Almaguin Highlands Health Centre in Burk's Falls*. Appointments are required through the referral process.
Services
Individual appointments for adults:
- new to diabetes
- starting insulin therapy
- diabetes education through pregnancy
Virtual diabetes education and training are also provided for health care professionals and community service partners.
Resources for Patients
Diabetes Canada has many resources and compiled information to help people understand the disease and learn how to manage it.
Referrals
You can make an appointment with our Diabetes Education Program directly, or your doctor or health care professional can send a referral. When we receive the referral, we will call you to make an appointment.
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Burk’s Falls eReferral (Ocean) Central Referral Form - please note our preferred requisition format is eReferral |
Appointments and Locations
Please call the following sites if you wish to make your appointment directly. The fax number is also included for physician referrals.
Bracebridge Site
205 Hiram St., Second Level
Bracebridge, ON P1L 2C1
Telephone: 705-645-4404, ext. 3600
Fax: 705-645-3983
Huntsville Site
3-100 Frank Miller Drive, (in the Howland building)
Huntsville, ON P1H 1H7
Telephone: 705-789-2311, ext. 2312
Fax: 705-704-9974
*Please contact the Huntsville site for more information about services at the Almaguin Highlands Health Centre in Burk's Falls.
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