DIABETES EDUCATION
The NYFHT Diabetes Education Program is a publicly-funded program available to all Ontarians and supports adults that are newly diagnosed or have been managing Pre- or Type 2 diabetes. We offer education in both individual and group settings and we are committed to a collaborative and patient-centred approach. Areas of focus of counselling include nutrition, physical activity, blood glucose monitoring and medication management.
How to Access Our Program
Individuals who are interested in accessing our program may either self-refer or receive a referral from their healthcare provider.
Self-referral: https://ocean.cognisantmd.com/eRequest/24642743-f85d-4326-a41d-05012c7570ab
OR contact our program directly at 416-494-3003 (ext 131)
Physican referral: https://ocean.cognisantmd.com/referrals/NewReferral.html?rtRef=north_york_family_he-67359273
Virtual Session Programs
Healthy Eating & Physical Activity for Prediabetes Management
Learn about what's happening in your body when you have prediabetes and how you can manage your blood sugars through healthy eating, physical activity and stress management.
Healthy Eating & Physical Activity for Type 2 Diabetes Management
Learn about what's happening in your body when you have Type 2 Diabetes and how you can help manage your blood sugars with healthy eating and physical activity.
Living with Type 2 Diabetes - Reducing your Risk of Complications
Learn about the different medications that can help you manage your blood sugars and the steps you can take to help reduce your risk of diabetes-related complications.
Program Calendar
*Open enrolment
Healthy Eating & Physical
Activity for Prediabetes Management
Date/Time
Wed I 1 - 2:30pm
Jan 10
Feb 7
(Mar 6 - 10:30am - 12pm)
Apr 10
May 8
June 5
Class
Healthy Eating & Physical
Activity for Type 2 Diabetes Management
Living with Type 2 Diabetes Reducing your Risk of Complications
Jan 17
Feb 14
Mar 13
Apr 17
May 15
June 12
Jan 24
Feb 28
Mar 20
Apr 24
May 22
June 19
Looking for more information or unable to attend a group session?
Please watch these videos from Diabetes Canada:
Living Well with Diabetes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZIX-r90YJg
Eating Well and Active Living with Diabetes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE255LyehIg
Or click below link to learn more about Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Education Program (DEP) Individual Patient Appointment Wait Times
DEP Registered Dietitian: 13 weeks
DEP Registered Dietitian & Registered Nurse: 15 weeks
DEP Registered Nurse: 9 weeks
DEP Team (includes a combination of DEP registered dietitian, registered nurse, and/or pharmacist as needed): 1 week
We kindly remind all patients who have been referred to the NYFHT DEP for one of the above services that they must call reception to begin the
appointment process. Referrals made without a patient call will not be scheduled for an appointment.
(based on when patient calls to begin the appointment process)