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Program:	Diabetes Health Thunder Bay
Organizations:	St Joseph's Care Group St Joseph's Care Group - St Joseph's Heritage
Phone Numbers:	807-344-3422
Toll-Free:	1-800-489-3422
Fax:	807-346-8006
Email:	sjcg@tbh.net
Website:	www.sjcg.net/services/complex-physical-rehab/diabe...
Address:	63 Carrie St St Joseph's Heritage Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4J2
Location:	Located on Carrie St in the N ward of Thunder Bay within the first block N of Red River Rd Closest intersection is at Carrie St and Martha St St Joseph's Heritage includes Bethammi Nursing Home, Diabetes Health, The Manor House
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Service Description:	Supports for people living with prediabetes or diabetes Provides the knowledge and skills for people with diabetes to take control of their health Designated as an Assistive Devices Program registered for the provision of insulin infusion pump training in Northwestern Ontario Pediatric Diabetes Offers education and clinic services to families of children and youth with diabetes Provides necessary survival skills to allow the patient to manage their diabetes at home Provides ongoing medical care and support Offers educational and social events, including support groups Pregnancy Program Provides education in meal planning, blood glucose monitoring, use of insulin pens, and recording results Offers preconception counseling to ensure good control of diabetes before pregnancy Provides follow up during the pregnancy as well as post-partum, providing further support as required Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes in Adults Provides education and support as well as access to the tools and resources to help clients self-manage Prediabetes Program Teaches individuals who are at risk for diabetes the skills to help them to prevent or delay diabetes Provides information in a group setting on topics such as activity, cholesterol, weight management, and healthy eating
Fees:	None
Application:	Open to referrals from any source including self-referrals Call to schedule an appointment for initial intake Bring glucose monitor, blood sugar records and list of current medications to each appointment
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Individuals with prediabetes, at high risk for diabetes, or living with diabetes
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 2-21-2025
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