Diabetes Prevention and Management

Our diabetes-related programs and services are provided by an interdisciplinary team of health professionals. The programs support individuals who are living with or at risk for diabetes with high-quality care and education they need to prevent, manage or reduce their risk of diabetes or diabetes-related health concerns.

We prioritize clients who experience access barriers to health care and community services.

“Don Mills Diabetes Education Program at Flemingdon Health Centre is recognized as a Diabetes Education Centre that successfully meets 100% of the standards in the delivery of Diabetes Education and Services in Canada by Diabetes Canada.”

Services are FREE of charge and open to residents living in our catchment area.
OHIP coverage is NOT required.
Over-the-phone language interpretation services are also available as required for all services.
We do not offer emergency or walk-in services.
Registered clients must call to make an appointment in advance.

For more information contact us.

DMDEP Referral Form (Word)

DMDEP Referral Form (PDF)

Don Mills Diabetes Education Program (DMDEP) provides:

One-on-one counselling for individuals with Type 2 diabetes led by registered nurses and dietitians
Group information sessions on general diabetes management, including the role of nutrition, exercise, blood sugar monitoring and medication
Workshops on topics such as nutrition label reading, safe fasting during Ramadan, physical activity, healthy eating and foot care
Ongoing review and support sessions to help individuals with diabetes self-manage and live a healthy and active life

Don Mills Diabetes Education Program (DMDEP) provides:

Please see below informational video on "Safe Fasting during Ramadan" in multiple languages:

Please see below informational video on "Diabetes Prevention" in multiple languages: