Ongoing diabetes education and care to help people live a healthier life.
The GBACHC offers patient-centered diabetes education on how to self-manage diabetes and prevent or delay complications from the disease.
Meet the Diabetes Education Program team: from left to right; Elaine Clarke, Medical Office Assistant; Tyla Harrigan, Registered Dietitian CDE; Julia Wilder, Registered Dietitian CDE; Elanna McTavish, CDE.
Our Program
The Diabetes Education Program (DEP) provides assessment, education and support to individuals living with diabetes. This includes nutrition and physical activity education and recommendations, medication education and recommendations, basal and bolus insulin starts and adjustments (with a medical directive), and foot assessments.
Self-referrals (without a physician referral) are welcome!
The DEP can see and assess people living with the following types of diabetes:
- Prediabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes (with or without a pump)
- Gestational Diabetes
- Individuals in need of injectable therapy education
Interested in Attending an Education Program?
Diabetes education and cooking classes are scheduled throughout the year.
Visit our EVENTS page to view what’s available!
Programs may include prediabetes, diabetes and heart health, and diabetes cooking classes.
Bringing the Community Together
Community Diabetes Programing is offered depending on the current needs of the communities we serve.
For more information about current programs, contact Elaine Clarke Tel: 519.238.2362 x 242.
