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Program:
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Algoma Diabetes Education and Care Program
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Address:
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240 McNabb St
Sault Ste Marie, ON
P6B 1Y5
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Street Address:
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83 Willow Ave
Sault Ste Marie
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Intersection:
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Willow Ave and Chapple Ave
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Hours:
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Mon-Thu 8am-5pm * Fri 8am-4pm
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Service Description:
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Supports for people living with type 1 and 2 diabetes, pregnant, and
those with impaired glucose tolerance and their families * one-on-one or
group consultation on monitoring blood sugar levels, medications,
healthy eating, exercise, and other lifestyle choices * registered
nurse, dietitian, diabetes educators, social workers and doctors on
staff
- one-on-one or group counselling appointments if you are newly diagnosed with diabetes or simply require more information
- emergency appointments
- insulin / oral medication adjustment (with a signed medical directive)
- insulin starts * flexible insulin therapy (FIT) program / multiple daily injections (MDI)
- insulin pump information and program
- foot care
- classes on a variety of topics including stress/relaxation, cholesterol and label reading
- gestational diabetes education/treatment
- community health promotion activities and diabetes awareness to service groups, schools and other health care agencies
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Application:
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Call * no referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults 18 years and older with pre-diabetes, type 1 diabetes, and type 2 diabetes
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Area Served:
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Sault Ste Marie and area
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