Continuing Care Program

Medical Services Information

Now part of Health and Wellness Centre
Located at Jacob Keffer Site - 37 Jacob Keffer Parkway, Vaughan

What does Diabetes Education mean to you?

The Diabetes Education Centre will provide you with the information you require to make informed choices which will enhance your health and lifestyle.

How does the Centre operate?

Our teaching team includes Nurses, Dieticians, Pharmacists, Physiotherapists and an Endocrinologist. The Diabetes Education Centre will provide you with:

Individual assessment by the nurse and the dietician.
Individual counselling and ongoing follow up.
Various teaching programs.

We also offer Italian and Chinese Diabetes Education classes.

Support and understanding is an important aspect of living with diabetes. Feel free to bring a family member or friend to the Centre.

When is the service offered?

Weekdays and evenings.
Before classes, you must come for an individual appointment.
Follow up appointments are scheduled and based on individual needs.

Is there any cost?

Diabetes education services are free of charge.
When attending our programming you may purchase breakfast, lunch or dinner in the Café or you may bring your own meal.
Parking is free.

What you can learn through the Centre?

How to manage blood sugar levels
How to monitor blood sugars
Healthy eating habits
Eating in special situations
How to exercise situations
How to cope with stress
The role of pills and insulin
Dealing with sick days
Diabetes and pregnancy

Located at Jacob Keffer Site
37 Jacob Keffer Parkway, Vaughan
tel: (905) 832-8070
Fax: (905) 832-0720

How do you enroll?

Call your doctor or the Centre at (905) 832-8070

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York Central Hospital
10 Trench Street
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 4Z3
(905) 883-1212
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