Diabetes Education Centre
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The Diabetes Education Centre (DEC) is located at both sites of Middlesex Hospital Alliance - Four Counties Health Services and Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital.
It is staffed by diabetes educators, who are registered nurses and dietitians. They can answer your questions about monitoring, blood sugar levels, food choices, exercise, medications and lifestyle.
To book an appointment for yourself or a family member, just call the Diabetes Education Centre at either site.
Four Counties Health Services Site 519-693-4441 ext. 2489
Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital site 519-245-1550 ext 5580
Diabetes classes are held at both Four Counties Health Services and Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital.
- meet others with diabetes
- share knowledge
- answer your questions
- topics such as label reading, carbohydrate counting, weight control
- healthy snacks provided
- friends and family members are welcome to attend
Diabetes classes are FREE, but please pre-register by calling the Diabetes Education Centre. Click here for list of Diabetes Classes
Diabetes Clinics / Glucose Screening
A blood sugar screening tells you if you are at risk for developing diabetes. It is a simple test that only takes a few seconds. The Middlesex Hospital Alliance Diabetes Education Centre often holds blood sugar screening clinics at pharmacies, businesses and community events in the area.
Visit the Middlesex Hospital Alliance web site for an up-to-date list of clinics. www.mhalliance.on.ca
The Diabetes Educators are pleased to provide a diabetes screening clinic at your workplace or community group meeting. Just call the Diabetes Education Centre to arrange a visit.
Click here for list of Diabetes Clinics
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