The Vancouver Island Health Authority's Diabetes Education Centres provide information and support to people living with diabetes and their families. Topics include:
- What causes diabetes
- Factors affecting glucose levels
- Healthy eating
- Exercise
- Medications
- Stress and depression
- Self-monitoring blood glucose and certification
- Self-management skills
- Foot care
Contact Us
For more information, contact your local Diabetes Education Centre:
Campbell River Diabetes Education Centre
Campbell River and District Hospital: (250) 850-2606
Comox Valley Diabetes Education Centre
St. Joseph's General Hospital: (250) 339-1568
Duncan Diabetes Education Centre
Duncan Health Unit: (250) 748-4671 ext-5664
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital Diabetes Education Centre
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital: (250) 755-7691 ext-7733
Parksville Diabetes Education Centre
#204-154 Memorial Ave: (250) 947-8207
Port Alberni Diabetes Education Centre
Westcoast General Hospital: (250) 724-8824
Port McNeill Diabetes Education Centre
Port McNeill Hospital: (250) 956-3655 ext-32
Victoria
Adult Diabetes Education Centre
Royal Jubilee Hospital: (250) 370-8322
Pediatric Diabetes Services
Victoria General Hospital: (250) 727-4247
Gestational Diabetes Clinic
Victoria General Hospital: (250) 727-4361
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