Diabetes Education Centres
Diabetes Education Centres provide assessment and education for people of all ages living with diabetes, emphasizing prevention and chronic disease management.
What to expect
Diabetes Education Centres are outpatient programs providing client, their families, and their caregivers with self-management education and support. Program assistants support the education centres, and the teams include registered nurses and registered dietitians who are Certified Diabetes Educators.
This program provides interactive group education, individual assessment and support. Sessions and appointments include information on nutrition, exercise, blood sugar monitoring and more to support self-management and maximize wellness.
Resources
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Diabetes Canada
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Diabetes Canada YouTube channel
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HealthLink BC
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Self-Management BC
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Resistance Exercises
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FreeStyle Glucometer Use
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OneTouch Verio Glucometer Use
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Treating Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
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Diabetes Canada: Resources in Chinese
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Resources for people with diabetes during COVID-19
Video (English – Cantonese)
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Living Well with Diabetes
From a Chinese Perspective - Video (English)
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Healthlink - Chinese resources
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Find this service near you
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Community health centresDiabetes Education Centre at North Shore Chronic Disease Services
2121 Marine Drive West Vancouver -
Diabetes Education Centre at qathet General Hospital
5000 Joyce Avenue Powell River -
OtherDiabetes Education Centre at Richmond Community Health Access Centre
7671 Alderbridge Way, #343, Richmond -
Community health centresDiabetes Education Centre at Squamish Community Health Centre
1140 Hunter Place Squamish