Description
Description (Service) | Support for people living with pre-diabetes or diabetes. Support for pregnancy with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes. One-on-one or group consultation on monitoring blood sugar levels, healthy eating, how to administer insulin and use insulin pumps. Registered nurse, registered dietitian and Certified Diabetic Educator (CDE) on staff. Periodic education and awareness seminars and workshops are offered to the general public in the community. |
Service Details
Hours | Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm |
Areas Served | Muskoka District |
Eligibility | Adults and seniors with diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2) and gestational diabetes 18 years and older |
Application | Call to make an appointment or referral from physician, registered nurse, health worker referral (available via website) or self referral. |
Languages | English |
Fees | None |
Address and Location
Located In Community | Bracebridge |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Hiram and Ann Sts |
Mailing Address | c/o Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare South Muskoka Memorial Site; 75 Ann St Bracebridge, ON Canada P1L 2E4 |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
Office Phone | 705-645-4404 ext 3600, Bracebridge Diabetes Education Program |
Fax | 705-645-3983 |
Website | https://www.mahc.ca/en/services/DiabetesEducation.aspx |
Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MAHCHospitals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mahchospitals/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/muskokaalgonquinhealthcare X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MAHCHospitals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MuskokaAlgonquinHC |
Primary Contact | Bev Leslie-Suddaby, Director of Outpatient and Support Services; Phone: 705-789-2311 ext 2321; Email: bev.leslie@mahc.ca |
Alternate Contact | Sarah Lynch, Manager, Patient Support Services (HDMH) and Diabetes Education Programs; Phone: 705-789-2311 ext 2360 |