Diabetes & Dietetics Support

Programs and services that help people prevent and manage diabetes through education, nutrition counselling, blood sugar management, and healthy lifestyle support.

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Diabetes & Dietetics Support

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Virtual

Free

Best Weight

In this virtual group and educational video, our registered dietitians explore the factors that can impact weight management and the link to overall health and well-being. This group and the educational video are intended for anyone who is interested in improving their health through lifestyle modification.

https://thamesvalleyfht.ca/programregistration/best-weight-virtual-group/

Hybrid

Free

Diabetes Education: West Elgin Community Health Centre

Our Diabetes Care Team offers individual and group education with flexible hours at multiple locations in Elgin County. All adults living with diabetes or prediabetes, and those at risk for diabetes are invited to access these free services.

153 Main Street, West Lorne ON N0L 2P0

519-768-1715, extension 2301

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Free

Diabetes: The Group Lifestyle Balance Program

A 7-month program that provides education, encouragement, and the tools necessary to help individuals reach their healthy lifestyle goals. The program aims to help individuals achieve a balanced lifestyle through sustainable nutrition and physical activity strategies. In addition, this program has the potential to help individuals with prediabetes significantly reduce their risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. Groups meet weekly for the first 3 months and then biweekly for the remainder of the program.

424 Talbot Street West, Suite 1 Aylmer, ON N5H 1K9

519-773-3715, extension 136

lfrancis@eefht.ca

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Virtual

Free

Intuitive Eating

Over the course of the 3 weeks, participants will learn to reconnect with their internal wisdom about eating, challenge aspects of diet culture including weight stigma, and develop body positivity and appreciation towards their feelings, bodies and themselves. This group is intended for people who would like to free themselves from chronic dieting, make peace with food and rediscover the pleasure of eating.

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In-person

Free

STEGH Diabetes Education

Our Dietitian and Registered Nurse are Certified Diabetes Educators who assist clients diagnosed with: Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes with an A1C >8% and are currently using insulin, Gestational diabetes, Prednisone Induced Hyperglycemia. Our team provides education and support to persons with diabetes in group settings and individual appointments. You can access the Diabetes Education Centre by referral from your family physician or nurse practitioner.

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (by appointment only).

189 Elm St., St. Thomas, ON N5R 5C

519-631-2030, extension. 2408

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Virtual

Free

Sweet Talk: Managing Your Blood Sugars

In this virtual group, a registered dietitian, a registered nurse/registered practical nurse, and/or a registered pharmacist discuss the importance of blood sugar control and associated risk factors. This group is intended for individuals who are at risk for or have pre-diabetes or newly diagnosed diabetes.

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