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Program:
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Diabetes Education Program
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Phone Numbers:
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519-843-2010 ext 44101
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Fax:
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519-787-4400
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Address:
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131 Frederick Campbell St
Fergus, ON
N1M 0H3
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Intersection:
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Beatty Line N and Frederick Campbell St
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Location:
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Fergus
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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By appointment: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm * some evening appointments available upon request
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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
Additional services:
- insulin pump program
- classes: introduction to diabetes, diabetic weight loss, management of diabetes, carbohydrate counting, foot care, cooking
- chiropodist (foot care specialist) assessment for people at high risk of foot complications
- visits with an endocrinologist (diabetes specialist) with physician referral
- social worker
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Self-referral or referral from Waterloo Wellington Central Intake - pre-register at the Physiotherapy and Chiropody department
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults 18 years and older with pre-diabetes, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Wellington County and area
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Last Updated:
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2/6/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=156625
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