Diabetes Basics (facilitated by the PCN regional RNs and RDs)

This class is a single session is intended for individuals and family members who have recently had pre diabetic A1C and / or FBG flagged by their health care professional OR have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

Topics Covered include:

basic pathophysiology, prevention, treatments, lifestyle and diet influences and SMART goal planning

Individuals can book follow up one on one with the RD as needed.

*This session is intended for stable clients who can initiate diet and exercise changes to help manage their diabetes.

*This is not for individual diabetes management. The facilitators do not manage client’s medication or insulin.

Note: The Diabetes Education Centre (DEC) will continue to provide education and support for those who require education beyond the Diabetes Basics program. Referrals sent to the DEC that can be supported by the Diabetes Basics program will be redirected to the Primary Care regional team.

You can pre-register by contacting Sage or just show up on the day and we can register you then.

Sage’s contact:

phone: 250-399-0731

Email: healthcoordinatorwk@coinations.net