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Program: Diabetes Education Program and Community Outreach

Organizations: WellFort Community Health Services
Bramalea Community Health Centre
Description of Services: Comprehensive diabetes education for people living with type 2 diabetes and those at risk of developing diabetes (pre-diabetes)

The program and services are provided by certified diabetes nurse educators and certified diabetes registered dietitians * group or private appointments are available

Educating people with type 2 diabetes to:

  • reduce risk of complications
  • deal with emotions connected to the disease
  • manage blood sugar levels
  • cope with stress
  • control weight
  • prevent and manage foot problems
  • take medications correctly
  • develop a healthy eating plan
  • meet and learn from other people with diabetes


Educates people at risk of developing diabetes to:

  • reduce blood sugar levels
  • lose weight
  • label read /make healthy food choices
  • create a realistic physical activity plan
  • take medications correctly


Contact the Diabetes Education Program for information. In person appointments are available if required. Currently individual appointments are in person, by phone or Zoom

Diabetes Community Outreach: diabetes health education provided at community locations (religious, community organization, school, or work place), for groups of five or more adults living with Type 2 Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes

Fees: Most services covered by OHIP
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Over the age of 18 years, living with type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes or at high risk for developing diabetes
Application: Complete a client assessment form in person or via phone * call to make an appointment. Self referral or Doctor referral
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English ; Hindi ; Marathi ; Polish ; Punjabi ; Urdu
Area(s) Served: Brampton

Phone Numbers: 905-451-6959
Fax: For Doctor referrals: 905-451-0458 * For Clients: 905-451-9774
Email: info@wellfort.ca
Website: www.wellfort.ca/home/programs-services/diabetes-ed...
Address: 40 Finchgate Blvd, Suite 224
Brampton, ON
L6T 3J1
Intersection: Bramalea Rd and Queen St E
Location: Brampton (Southgate)
Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 8am-4pm * Tue, Thu 8am-8pm
Executives: Kimberley Floyd - Chief Executive Officer
kimberley.floyd@wellfort.ca
Contacts: Bonnie Loranger - Manager
905-451-8090 ext 103 * bonnie.loranger@wellfort.ca

 
This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 5/14/2025

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