Diabetes Education Program

The Diabetes Program is divided into two components. Both components are funded by MOHLTC and NELHINS.

Minomodzawin Diabetes Program

Minomodzawin means “To Live Well”. Limited resources are flowed to each of the First Nations to provide health promotion and activities for THE PREVENTION OF DIABETES. This program is supported by the Diabetes Nurse Educator, Registered Dietician, Community CHN and/or Community Diabetes Lay Educator.

WHAT DO WE DO?

Provide group and/or counselling and education sessions.

Provide nutritional counselling

Conduct individual assessments and provide follow-up support.

Give clients the tool to self-evaluate behaviors and outcome.

Naadmaadsaan Diabetes Education Team

Naadmaadsaan means “Helping One’s Self”. This program is supported by the Diabetes Nurse Educator, Registered Dietician, and the services of a Foot care specialist.  This program will have you engaged in a healthy lifestyle to manage your diabetes so that your quality of life can be maintained or improved.

What do we do?

Provide comprehensive education in Diabetes Self-Management

Provide group and /or individual counselling and education sessions

Provide nutrition counselling

Conduct individual assessments and provide follow-up support

Provide Referrals to foot care services

Collaborate with clinic outreach services for high risk populations
(Gestational Diabetes and Children with Diabetes

Give clients the tool to self-evaluate behaviours and outcome.

Provide referrals to other health professionals as required

 

For additional information, contact:

Lois Harrop
Chronic Disease Prevention Supervisor
473B Hwy 17 West
Cutler, ON
P0P 1B0

(705) 844-2021 ext. 318