What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a disease in which there is high blood glucose (sugar) and an increased risk of damage to the body, much of which is preventable.  There is no cure for diabetes, but keeping blood glucose in good control makes those with diabetes feel well and helps prevent damage.

We believe that:
People with diabetes can live healthy productive lives if they learn how to manage their diabetes well.  Diabetes can be difficult to manage without the support of the diabetes nurse, dietitian and family doctor.

If you:  

- have just found out you have diabetes  
- have not had much teaching about diabetes
- need a good refresher

You would benefit from our Basic Diabetes Classes.  In these classes, you will learn:

1. What is diabetes
2. Common feelings about diabetes
3. How healthy eating helps diabetes
4. How to check your own blood glucose at home
5. What is a good blood glucose level
6. How being active helps diabetes
7. What damage can diabetes cause in the body and how to prevent it
8. What kinds of medications are used

The Basic Diabetes Classes:                                                                                    

1. Consist of three 2 hour classes run by a Registered Dietitian and Registered Nurse
2. Are offered the first three Wednesday mornings of every month from 9 a.m. to 11 am
3. Although it is a small group classes, all participants will receive individual assessment from the Dietitian and Nurse
4. All participants are invited to a follow-up class at 3 months and 9 months to see how you’re doing!

NEW! – Evening basic classes are held in January, April, June and September – these are a condensed version of our basic class and are two 2 hour sessions from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

For information or to register,  simply call Donna Reid at 613-432-4851 ext 109

If you have had basic education before but are finding it hard to keep your blood glucose in good control:
We now have small group sessions for people who need more intensive help with managing diabetes.  Diabetes can be tricky to manage, especially if you’ve had it for several years.

If you have Type 1 diabetes, need to start insulin or have very poor blood glucose control :
We will set up an appointment to see you individually.  We will teach you how to inject insulin, adjust diet and adjust insulin dose (together with your doctor).