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Programme:
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Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism
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Organisation:
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St Joseph's Health Care London
St Joseph's Hospital
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Adresse postale:
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PO Box 5777, Stn B
London, ON
N6A 4V2
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Adresse:
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268 Grosvenor St, B5-502
London
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Carte
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Intersection:
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Richmond St and Grosvenor St
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Accessibilité:
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Accessible en fauteuil roulant
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Description des services:
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Diabetes, endocrinology (medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to hormones) and metabolism clinics * care and patient education
Primary regional centre for diabetes and endocrine disease management in Southwestern Ontario * conducts research, including clinical trials, to improve care and outcomes
Clinical Investigations Unit - Outpatient endocrine testing * most tests start early in the
morning and can last from three to eight hours * specific instructions
are provided for each patient
Families Preventing Diabetes - Self management program to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes after experiencing gestational diabetes * encourages changes to lifestyle practices, including dietary adjustments, 150 minutes of physical activity each week, and exclusive breast feeding for at least the first month after giving birth
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Diabetes Education Centre - Supports for people living with prediabetes or diabetes * one-on-one or group consultation on monitoring blood sugar levels, medications, healthy eating, exercise, and other lifestyle choices * registered nurse and dietitian on staff
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Frais:
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Most services covered by OHIP
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Procédé et formulaires:
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Referral forms faxed by doctor
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Admissibilité / population desservie:
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People with diabetes mellitus, general endocrine disorders, lipid disorders, pituitary/adrenal/gonadal disorders, thyroid cancer, and gestational diabetes
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Langues:
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English
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Langues - Notes generals:
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Interpretation available upon request * advance notice appreciated
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Zone(s) desservie(s):
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Southwestern Ontario
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