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Program:
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Diabetes Health Thunder Bay
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Address:
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63 Carrie St St Joseph's Heritage
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A 4J2
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Location:
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- Located on Carrie St in the N ward of Thunder Bay within the first block N of Red River Rd
- Closest intersection is at Carrie St and Martha St
- St Joseph's Heritage includes Bethammi Nursing Home, Diabetes Health, The Manor House
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
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Service Description:
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Provides a variety of rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction services, and long-term care services
Supports for people living with prediabetes or diabetes- Provides the knowledge and skills for people with diabetes to take control of their health
- Designated as an Assistive Devices Program registered for the provision of insulin infusion pump training in Northwestern Ontario
Pediatric Diabetes- Offers education and clinic services to families of children and youth with diabetes
- Provides necessary survival skills to allow the patient to manage their diabetes at home
- Provides ongoing medical care and support
- Offers educational and social events, including support groups
Pregnancy Program- Provides education in meal planning, blood glucose monitoring, use of insulin pens, and recording results
- Offers preconception counseling to ensure good control of diabetes before pregnancy
- Provides follow up during the pregnancy as well as post-partum, providing further support as required
Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes in Adults- Provides education and support as well as access to the tools and resources to help clients self-manage
Prediabetes Program- Teaches individuals who are at risk for diabetes the skills to help them to prevent or delay diabetes
- Provides information in a group setting on topics such as activity, cholesterol, weight management, and healthy eating
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Application:
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- Open to referrals from any source including self-referrals
- Call to schedule an appointment for initial intake
- Bring glucose monitor, blood sugar records and list of current medications to each appointment
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals with prediabetes, at high risk for diabetes, or living with diabetes
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