Canadian Diabetes Association

Niagara Region, Diabetes: First Steps
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Record #: NIA1797 Last Modified: 22 May 2013 Last Full Update: 08 Jan 2013
Description & Services
Areas ServedNiagara Region
DescriptionFree educational sessions for people newly diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes. Information includes: diabetes management; testing; healthy eating; avoiding complications; sick day management; activity; and available resources. These sessions are offered once per month throughout the Region.
HoursMon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
DatesSep-Jun
EligibilityThose diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes and their family members.
LanguagesEnglish
ApplicationNo referral necessary - patients may call directly to register.
Contact Information
Located In CommunitySt Catharines
Mailing Addressc/o Canadian Diabetes Association 
PO Box 20158 
RPO Grantham 
St Catharines, ON L2M 7W7
Office Phone905-646-4843
After Hours PhoneAnswering Machine
Fax905-646-1130
Websitewww.diabetes.ca
Primary ContactTerri Young, Branch Coordinator; Email: terri.young@diabetes.ca
Other Details
Service Level(51) Non Profit Charity ; (80) United Way
Print MaterialDiabetes Dialogue
Established2008
Subjects
SubjectsDiabetes ; Educational programs
Broader TermsDiseases ; Education ; Endocrine diseases ; Health ; Metabolic diseases