Primary Health Care: Metabolic and Diabetes Education Centre
Provided by: Saskatchewan Health Authority: Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region
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Service Description
Provides diabetes education, care and support to persons with pre-diabetes (IFG/IGT), diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2), gestational diabetes (GDM), hypoglycemia, or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
- Self-management skills taught include: healthy eating, active living, glucose monitoring, medications, and other lifestyle issues such as travel, restaurant eating and shift work.
- MEDEC educators provide the training and skills needed to start insulin therapy, adjust dosage, and to use an insulin pump.
Endocrinologist (Diabetes Specialists) Services
- Provides medical assessment and specialized care for adults with all types of diabetes.
Pregnancy and Diabetes Clinic
- Provides specialized, comprehensive diabetes management and prenatal care for women with type 1 and type 2 diabetes during pregnancy, and for women with gestational diabetes, who require insulin therapy.
Rural Diabetes Education Programs
- Offers education to adults with pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, or gestational diabetes (GDM), in rural areas within the health region.
Eligibility
Adults, youth and children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes (IFG/IGT), gestational diabetes (GDM), hypoglycemia, or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
Application Process
Self-referrals and referrals from physicians and other health professionals are accepted. A health card is required.
Fees
No cost.
Business Line: 306-766-4540
Service Website
www.rqhealth.ca/department/medec/diabetes-services
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Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region
Languages Offered
English
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Location Info
Accessibility
Wheelchair access - designated parking spaces; Wheelchair access - lowered elevator buttons; Wheelchair access - front or side or back doors; Wheelchair access - ramps; Wheelchair access - washrooms (at least one)
Hotline: 8-1-1
HealthLine: 24/7Professional health advice or mental health support.
Business Line: 306-766-4444
Website
www.saskhealthauthority.ca/facilities-locations/regina-general-hospital
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