Diabetes Education Centre - Richmond Community Health Access Centre
Condition Specific Support and Public Health
Provided by Vancouver Coastal Health
The Diabetes Education Centre offers an interdisciplinary team of nurses, dietitians, internal medicine specialists and program support. Certified diabetes nurses and dietitian educators offer individual counselling and group health education in 3 languages - English, Cantonese and Mandarin - with translation services for other languages.
Emphasis is on prevention and chronic disease management with a focus on healthy living. This program provides interactive group education, as well as individual assessment and support. Sessions and appointments include information on nutrition, exercise, blood sugar monitoring and more to support self-management and maximize wellness.
Our services include:
Our services include:
- Diabetes group education: 2 classes, 1 week apart (4 hours each)
- Gestational diabetes group education: 1 class (3 hours) and a minimum of 2 follow-up appointments
- Individual appointments with an endocrinologist, nurse or dietitian educator; follow-up appointments as needed
- Insulin starts teaching and support.
604-244-5163
Website: https://www.vch.ca/en/location...
In Richmond Community Health Access Centre - #343, 7671 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 1Z9
Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Telephone hours: Monday to Friday 9:00AM to 3:00PM Voicemails will be returned within 2 business days
Wheelchair accessible.
Service is available in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin.
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Family physician or nurse practitioner referral
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Availability
Service area: Richmond + show cities
Service Types Provided
Condition Specific Support
Public Health
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided in a group in-person
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