If you live with diabetes, we have resources and support that can help.
Diabetes Education Centre (DEC) |
Osler's DEC offers counselling and support for people with:
We can help you and your family understand diabetes and learn how to self-manage the disease. At the DEC, you can learn how to:
DEC servicesA diabetes nurse and dietitian will assess your health and provide education tailored to your needs. Other services include:
Please note:
DEC services are available at two locations: Etobicoke Wellness Centre Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness |
Centre for Complex Diabetes Care (CCDC) |
Our CCDC provides access to care for adults with complex diabetes. The CCDC:
Any family doctor or medical specialist in the community we serve can refer you to the CCDC. Location: Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness |
Ontario Telemedicine Network Retinal (OTN) screening program |
Retinopathy is a complication of diabetes. Through retinal screening and treatment, we can prevent blindness in up to 90 percent of those affected. The retinal eye screening program offers people with diabetes timely access to retinal eye screening. Your doctor will send you to a local OTN site, where you will have digital pictures taken of your eye. An ophthalmologist will then review the images and provide any treatment recommendations to your doctor. Location: Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness |
Sun Life | Osler Healthy Active Living Initiative |
This free virtual workshop will show you how to reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It includes interactive lessons, food demonstrations and physical activities led by a registered dietitian and a registered kinesiologist. Learn more about our cooking demonstrations. If you have prediabetes or are at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes, this is the program for you! No referral is needed. Sign up for the Sun Life | Osler Healthy Active Living Initiative. For more information, contact us at 905-494-2120 ext. 29627 or faih@williamoslerhs.ca. |