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Program:
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Diabetes Education
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Phone Numbers:
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705-457-1392 ext 3296
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Toll-Free:
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1-855-285-2944
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Crisis:
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Call 911 in emergencies
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Fax:
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705-286-3146
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Address:
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Box 956
Haliburton, ON
K0M 1S0
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Street
Address:
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7185 Gelert Rd
Haliburton
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Intersection:
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Gelert Rd and Grass Lake Rd
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Location:
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Haliburton
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Fully accessible
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Hours:
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Mon, Thu, Fri 8:30am-4pm
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Executives:
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Elaine Fockler - Manager
705-286-4575 * efockler@hhhs.ca
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Service Description:
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Supports for people living with prediabetes or diabetes * one-one-one or group consultation on monitoring blood sugar levels, medications, healthy eating, exercise, and other lifestyle choices * registered nurses, dietitian, and clerical support on staff
- insulin starts
- glucose screening clinics
- nutritional counselling
- foot care/chiropody services
Diabetes education helps patients develop a positive approach to diabetes, set their own goals, produce a personalized meal plan and reduce or prevent complications of diabetes
Also offered in Minden Hospital every Tue, Wed from 8:30am-4pm
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Call * no referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults 18 years and older with prediabetes, type 1 and type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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French interpretation available upon request * all languages interpretations available upon request
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Area Served:
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Haliburton and area
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Last Updated:
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9/16/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=150745
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