Your care management team is ready to get you started on the road to effective self-management of your diabetes. Whether you have just been diagnosed with diabetes, have been told your blood sugar is elevated, or have had diabetes for many years, our pharmacist, registered dieticians, nurses, and nurse practitioners are available to discuss your diabetes targets, and to work with you to help achieve those targets.
The ABCs of your Diabetes Care
Diabetes Education Program at the North York Family Health Team
The North York Family Health Team Diabetes Education Program is made up of a nurse and dietitian, both certified diabetes educators.
We offer the following services for adults:
Group Classes:
Prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes
Individual Counselling:
Prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes, Glucometer Teaching, Post-gestational diabetes and Insulin Start/Titration
Centre for Complex Diabetes at North York General (Branson Site)
While most patients usually manage quite well with standard levels of care, the CCDC provides comprehensive care for patients with complex diabetes needs. Care is provided over a shorter term, is patient-centered, goal specific, and allows for frequent follow-up.
CCDC Patients typically experience one or more of the following:
Unmanaged diabetes complications
Comorbidities which impact glycemic control
Barriers in accessing health care
Recurrent hospitalization or Emergency Room visits
Complexities requiring case management