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Program:
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Adult Diabetes Education Centre
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Phone Numbers:
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905-472-7527 ext 1
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Fax:
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905-472-7533
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Address:
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Health Services Building
379 Church St, Suite 308
Markham, ON
L6B 0T1
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Intersection:
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Country Glen Rd and Church St
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Location:
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Markham
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon, Fri 8am-4pm * Tue, Thu 8am-9pm * Wed 8am-8pm
Note: Hours vary depending on program, call ahead
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Service Description:
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Supports for people living with prediabetes or diabetes * one-on-one or group consultation on monitoring blood sugar levels, medications, healthy eating, exercise, and other lifestyle choices * registered nurse and dietitian on staff
- gestational diabetes
- weight management
- pre-existing diabetes with pregnancy
- pump therapy
Call for more information on Markham Stouffville Hospital's diabetes education satellite clinics:
South Markham Chinese Clinics - Aaniin Community Centre - 5665 14th Avenue * clinic runs Tues 9am-5pm and Thurs from 1pm-9pm, offering basic diabetes group education, followed up with individual assessment * conduct counseling/assessments and book appointments in Cantonese and Mandarin
South Markham South Asian Clinics - Aaniin Community Centre - 5665 14th Avenue * for people who speak South Asian languages including Hindu, Tamil, Punjabi, Gujarati and Urdu * clinic run Wed 10am-6pm and Fri 8am-4pm * individual counselling and group sessions are offered at these sites Wednesday and alternating Friday
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Self-referral is accepted * may self-refer by calling 905-472-7527 between 8am-4pm or leave a voicemail and a staff member will call back * if preferable, physician's office can fax a referral to 905-472-7533
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults 18 years and older with pre-diabetes, type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes
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Languages:
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English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Hindi ; Punjabi ; Tamil ; Urdu
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive Services
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Area Served:
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Markham and area
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Last Updated:
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9/18/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=131113
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