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Diabetes

Why diabetes education?

At least 8.8% of people in Northern Ontario have diabetes. Despite this number, individuals may feel isolated and overwhelmed in dealing with diabetes. A well-structured Diabetes Education Program has been proven to help people cope with diabetes and prevent complications.

The MICs Diabetes Education Program is here to Help YOU feel your BEST.

What is offered in the program?
  • Nutrition
  • Diabetes management
  • Foot assessments and high risk foot care by Chiropody
  • Resource materials
  • Outreach activities
  • Answering your questions
Who can participate?
  • People who have either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
  • Their family members
  • Anyone who has an interest in diabetes
How to register

Call your local hospital and leave your name and phone number at ext. 1131 or 2335. We will be pleased to call you back or fill out the form below.

Scheduled Locations
MONDAY
Bingham Memorial Hospital
Matheson
705-273-2424 (ext. 1131 or 2335)
TUESDAY
Minto Centre
Cochrane
705-272-7200 (ext. 1131 or 2335)
WEDNESDAY
SRF Hospital
Smooth Rock Falls
705-272-7200 (ext. 1131 or 2335)
THURSDAY
Anson General Hospital
Iroquois Falls
705-258-3911 (ext. 1131 or 2335)
FRIDAY
Friday location varies
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The MICs Group of Health Services consists of three hospitals and their associated long-term care facilities located in the Northern Ontario communities of Matheson, Iroquois Falls and Cochrane.

MICs Group of Health Services will make written information and other forms of communication accessible, upon request. Please call us: 705-258-3911 ext. 2219 or email us: micsinfoemail@micsgroup.com
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