Wellington Health Care Alliance - Groves Memorial Community Hospital - Diabetes Education Program

Program:

Diabetes Education Program

Organizations:

Wellington Health Care Alliance
Groves Memorial Community Hospital

Phone Numbers:

519-843-2010 ext 44101

Fax:

519-787-4400

Email:

info@gmch.fergus.net

Website:

gmch.whca.ca/ambulatory-care

Address:

131 Frederick Campbell St
Fergus, ON
N1M 0H3

Intersection:

Beatty Line N and Frederick Campbell St

Location:

Fergus

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

By appointment: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm * some evening appointments available upon request

Service Description:

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

Fees:

Free

Application:

Self-referral or referral from Waterloo Wellington Central Intake - pre-register at the Physiotherapy and Chiropody department

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:

Adults 18 years and older with pre-diabetes, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes

Languages:

English

Area(s) Served:

Wellington County and area

Downloads:

Diabetes Self Referral Form

This information was last completely updated on: 2-6-2025

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