It covers various aspects of diabetes management, such as blood sugar monitoring, medication management, healthy eating, physical activity, stress management, and problem-solving skills.
Diabetes education is a process of learning and acquiring knowledge and skills about diabetes, its management, and its complications.
It is an important part of diabetes care that helps people with diabetes understand the disease, its causes, symptoms, treatment options, and the steps they can take to manage it effectively.
Diabetes education typically involves a team of healthcare professionals who work together to provide patients with the necessary information, resources, and support to improve their health and quality of life.
The goal of diabetes education is to empower people with diabetes to take an active role in managing their condition, make informed decisions about their health, and prevent or delay the onset of diabetes-related complications.
It covers various aspects of diabetes management, such as blood sugar monitoring, medication management, healthy eating, physical activity, stress management, and problem-solving skills.
Diabetes Education Services At The QEHC
Since 1998, the QEHC Diabetes Program at the Medical Specialists’ Clinic has offered the services of a registered nurse two days per week to support and counsel people living with diabetes.
All diabetes clients are seen by an endocrinologist and the services of a Nurse Clinician are free of charge due to the generous support from the public and the QEHC Foundation.
The diabetes nurse performs an average of 5 insulin teachings daily for either new start insulin instruction or a comprehensive review of diabetes management with clients using multiple daily injection of insulin regime.
Support and education continues to be in demand to help clients living with diabetes adapt to new therapies, technologies and achieve better outcomes.
The Medical Specialists team is committed to staying up-to-date with communications and evidence-based guidelines and adapt the QEHC Diabetes Program as necessary to help and protect those living with diabetes.
The Queen Elizabeth Health Complex was created by a group of Queen Elizabeth Hospital board members and other volunteers in response to the closing of the original Queen Elizabeth Hospital in 1996.
Today, this unique not-for-profit center offers a multitude of traditional and non-traditional ambulatory health services to the community.
In addition to offering quality diagnostic services as well as primary and specialized medical care, we are committed to caring for patients with the utmost respect.
This mini-course offers an introduction to key diabetes literature that has shaped the management of diabetes in Canada.
Our Diabetes Education Program is designed for health care professionals who wish to increase their knowledge and skills in diabetes education and care.
Ask your LMC healthcare provider, or review the topics of our group workshops below, to help decide which group education workshops are appropriate for you.
Our culturally-based program integrates Traditional and Western approaches to provide health education and help prevent complications of diabetes.
Our health care team, including nurses and dietitians, offers education and support to clients who have diabetes, but also their families, caregivers, professionals, community workers and the community at large.
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