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Diabetes Education Centres

Do you have a higher than normal blood sugar and want to know how to manage it?

Are you newly diagnosed with diabetes?

Have you been living with diabetes but need help managing your blood sugar?

Are you pregnant and have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes?

We can help.

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: 250.850.2607
 
Comox Valley Diabetes Education Centre
St. Joseph's General Hospital: 250.339.1568
 
Duncan Diabetes Education Centre
Duncan Health Unit 121 Ingram St: 250.737.2004

Ladysmith Diabetes Education
Ladysmith Community Health Centre 1111-4th Ave: 250.739.5777
 
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital Diabetes Education Centre
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital: 250.716.7733
 
Parksville Diabetes Education Centre
#204-154 Memorial Ave: 250.947.8202
 
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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