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Diabetes Education Program (DEP)
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Self-Management Program
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Centre for Complex Diabetes Care
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Location
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Various locations in Ontario Health atHome Central area
Some programs offer Telemedicine support. |
Various locations in Ontario Health atHome Central area |
Regional program offered at North York General serving Ontario Health atHome Central area |
| Purpose |
Diabetes management and education support:
- Education on diabetes and healthy living
- Assists patients in developing plans to help minimize symptoms and prevent diabetes complications
- Some DEPs offer education and management support to women with gestational diabetes
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The workshop is an excellent program to enhance the information provided at your local DEP but it’s not meant to replace it.
Learn:
- Problem solving and goal setting skills
- Strategies to better manage symptoms
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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. |
| Participation Criteria |
Physician referral or self-referral.
18 years or older with any of the following: Type 1, Type 2, Gestational Diabetes and Prediabetes.
Pediatric (17 years and under) Diabetes Education Programs in Central LHIN include:
- Markham Stouffville Hospital
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A physician referral is not required.
Participation is open to anyone who has one or more chronic conditions or is a support person for someone with a chronic illness. |
Physician referral.
Patients seen in the CCDC include adults 18 years of age and older who are experiencing one or more of the following:
- Unmanaged diabetes complications
- Comorbidities which impact glycemic control
- Barriers in accessing health care: e.g. serious mental illness/poor mobility/frail elderly
- Recurrent hospitalization/Emergency Room visits
- Complexities requiring case management
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Led By
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A team of health care professionals which may include:
- Diabetes Educators (Registered Nurses and Registered Dietitians)
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Peer leaders offering no specific medical advice. |
The following experienced registered professionals:
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Length/Group or Individual
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Group and individual-based sessions. |
Six week workshop; group setting. |
Individual assessment and treatment. As patients meet their goals and their condition stabilizes, they are transitioned to other services such as a DEP.
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Cost
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Free |
Free |
Free |