Diabetes, endocrinology (medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to hormones) and metabolism clinics * care and patient education
Primary regional centre for diabetes and endocrine disease management in Southwestern Ontario * conducts research, including clinical trials, to improve care and outcomes
Clinical Investigations Unit - Outpatient endocrine testing * most tests start early in the
morning and can last from three to eight hours * specific instructions
are provided for each patient
Families Preventing Diabetes - Self management program to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes after experiencing gestational diabetes * encourages changes to lifestyle practices, including dietary adjustments, 150 minutes of physical activity each week, and exclusive breast feeding for at least the first month after giving birth
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Diabetes Education Centre
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