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We also offer a variety of group classes to patients who are being cared for by an endocrinologist at our centre.

To find out more information about our classes:

  • Ask your doctor
  • Ask the clinic nurse
  • Talk to your diabetes nurse or dietitian
  • Ask the clerk at the reception desk

Type 1 Diabetes Group

  • Learn more about living with type 1 diabetes
  • Offered 08:30 am to 3:00 pm, every 2 months

Adjusting Your Insulin

  • Learn how to adjust your insulin for better blood sugar control
  • Thursday am or pm, monthly for 3 hours

Exercise

  • Tips to help you manage your blood sugar for intense exercise
  • How to prepare for a race, your hockey season or a sports event
  • Offered every 2 months for 2 hours

Is an Insulin Pump Right for You?

  • Learn about insulin pumps and if a pump could work for you
  • Learn about the pump models available
  • Find out if you qualify for a government grant for the cost of the pump and supplies
  • Offered monthly, am or pm for 2 hours

Sick Day and Travel

  • Learn how to manage your blood sugar when you are sick
  • Learn how manage your blood sugar when you travel across time zones
  • Offered every 2 months for 2 hours

Last updated on: October 27th, 2017