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 |
Useful links
- Stand up to Diabetes – ontario.ca/diabetes
- Canadian Diabetes Association – diabetes.ca
- Diabetes Ontario (find Diabetes programs in Northern Ontario) – diabetes.org
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