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Program:
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Diabetes Education Program
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Address:
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74 Queen St
Dryden, ON
P8N 1A4
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Location:
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Located on the corner of Queen St and Van Horne Ave
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Accessibility Notes:
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Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated spaces available; Entrance -- Accessible with automatic push button; Washroom -- Accessible with grab bar
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Service Description:
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Administers programs and services focused on improving the quality of life for Indigenous people living in an urban environment
Supports for people living with prediabetes or diabetes- Offers education, prevention and self-management support to fit an individual's lifestyle
- Provides access to a registered nurse and registered dietitian
- Provides referrals to other health care professionals
Programs and services include:- Blood sugar monitoring
- Client support groups
- Community screening
- Foot care workshops/clinics
- Health fairs
- Presentations to the public and to health care providers
- School programs and visits
Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN)- Provides access to specialized medical care using video conferencing and other tele-diagnostic equipment
- Allows specialists to remotely examine and prescribe treatments to patients in their home communities
- Reduces the need to travel to receive medical care
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Urban Indigenous individuals 18 years of age and older with pre-diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
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Area Served:
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Wabigoon, Dryden, Machin, and Kenora
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