Pembroke Regional Hospital - Renfrew County Diabetes Education Program

Application

Self-referral and/or physician/ provider directed

Eligibility / Target Population

Adults ages 18 and older

Fees

Covered by Ontario Health Card

Executives

Coordinator, Vascular Health
613-732-3675 ext 6530

Contacts

Unit Clerk
613-732-2811 ext 6151

Languages

English ; French

Area Served

Deep River and area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

Wheelchair accessible parking * automatic doors at entrances

Description of Services

Supports for Adults living with prediabetes or diabetes

Education Clinics provide:
*certified diabetes educators , registered dieticians and nurses who work in cooperation with physicians, pharmacists and family members

individual and group appointments
*referrals and monthly telehealth sessions with specialists for advanced care

Education on:

diabetes self-management
healthy living and eating
hyperglycemia (high blood sugar)
hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
common emotions
physical activity
medications