Diabetes Education Program

Expert education and support are essential to help prevent and manage diabetes. Our diabetes education team consists of Registered Nurses and Registered Diabetes who hold advanced credentials as Certified Diabetes Educators. Additional expertise is provided by a Certified Insulin Pump Trainer and visiting physician specialists, such as an endocrinologist, providing care to adults living with diabetes. Together, this multi-disciplinary team works to help our patients learn as much as possible about living with diabetes from our Diabetes Education Programs in Bracebridge and Huntsville.

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
monthly multi-disciplinary clinic in Bracebridge by a visiting Endocrinologist

Virtual diabetes education and training are also provided for health care professionals and community service partners.

Preparing for Your Appointment

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get referred to the program?

You can either be referred by your primary health care provider, you can self-refer by calling our Bracebridge site at 705-645-4404 ext. 3600, or Huntsville site at 705-789-2311 ext. 2312.

What should I bring to my appointment?

Please bring:

your health card,
a list of your medications, and
your blood glucose meter, or record of recent blood glucose readings.

What can I expect during my first appointment?

If you’re attending a class, you’ll receive education to manage Type 2 Diabetes.

If you arrive for a one-on-one counselling, you’ll be provided with a blood glucose meter if you require one, and you’ll receive personalized education and resources to bring your blood glucose to target.

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.

For Providers (Requisitions)

Bracebridge eReferral (Ocean)

Huntsville eReferral (Ocean)

Burk’s Falls eReferral (Ocean)

DEP Referral Form (PDF) - please note our preferred requisition format is eReferral

Dr. Hawco, Endocrinologist Referral Form

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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