Diabetes Education Program

If you are not currently a patient followed by The Ottawa Hospital Academic Family Health Team, please do not contact us to refer yourself.

Instead, complete the Diabetes Central Ottawa (DCO) online intake form linked below. DCO will forward your referral to a diabetes education program within the community. You can complete the referral yourself or with your family doctor.

Self-Referral Form – Diabetes Central Ottawa

Do you have or are you at risk for Type 2 Diabetes or Prediabetes? Are you over 18 years of age?

Our team can help you:

Understand Prediabetes and Diabetes
Know your risks
Help you learn strategies for prevention
Make the right nutritional choices
Set healthier lifestyle goals
Gain confidence and take charge of your health!

We offer one-on-one sessions, and a four-session group program (for people living with Prediabetes).

To Make an Appointment

For patients belonging to The Ottawa Hospital Academic Family Health Team contact:

Administrative Coordinator
613-798-5555 ext. 13512
healthydiabetes@toh.ca

Please specify which education session you’d like to attend:

One-on-one session; or
Ounce of Prevention (OOP) Prediabetes group program.

Community Resources

Diabetes Canada – Helps those affected by diabetes live healthy lives, works to prevent the onset and consequences of diabetes
Champlain LHIN Diabetes Services – Provides links to services, tools, and resources to those affected by diabetes
Foot Services across the Champlain LHIN Region – Find a foot care service in the Champlain region

Last updated on: June 17th, 2025