Interior Health
Diabetes Education Program
Record #:
KNA1095
Last Modified:
19 Apr 2021
Last Full Update:
19 Apr 2021
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 250.980.1405 |
| Fax | 250.980.1509 |
| Website | www.interiorhealth.ca/ |
| Additional Info | www.interiorhealth.ca/FindUs/_layouts/FindUs/info.aspx?type=Service&loc=Penticton%20Regional%20Hospital&svc=Diabetes%20Education%20Program&ploc=N/A |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/InteriorHealth LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/interior-health-authority Twitter: twitter.com/Interior_Health YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/InteriorHealthAuth |
Description & Services
| Service Details | - Assists individuals through education and clinical support to manage their diabetes and reduce risk of complications - Programs include: Getting Started Classes, individual assessments, Staying on Track, Refresher Class, Pre-Diabetes Class, Gestational Diabetes one-to-one counselling and classes - Offers specific information sessions, such as weight loss, carbohydrate counting, meal planning, label reading, cholesterol, diabetes medications with pharmacist, and insulin pumps - Registration is required for all information sessions - Also offers Pediatric Clinic education program for children and youth from birth to 18 years of age and their parents - Referral is preferred but not required. Physician referral required if individual is beginning or adjusting their insulin intake. |
| Hours | Kelowna Diabetes Clinic Community Health & Services Centre, 505 Doyle Ave Office hour: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
| Eligibility | Individuals diagnosed with either Type 1, Type 2, Gestational, or Pre-Diabetes elevated blood sugar levels |
| Cost | Program |
Location
| Address & Map | |
| Located In Community | Central Okanagan |
Other Details
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Languages | English |