North York General Hospital has two unique diabetes centres located at our Branson Ambulatory Care Centre:
- the Diabetes Education Centre (DEC); and
- the Centre for Complex Diabetes Care (CCDC)
Both centres enable and empower patients with diabetes to gain the self-management skills needed to achieve the best possible health outcomes in a supportive and caring environment. A referral from a primary care provider (PCP) is required for both the DEC and the CCDC. All referrals are triaged and prioritized by a diabetes educator to ensure that patients are directed to the program best suited to their individual needs.
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Centre for Complex Diabetes Care |
Diabetes Education Centre |
Gestational Diabetes Program |
Child and Teen |
Frequency of visits |
Intensive
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On-going
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Intensive
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On-going
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Duration | Short-term care | Long-term care | Short-term care | Long-term care |
Interdisciplinary teams | • Endocrinologist • Nurse practitioner • Registered nurse • Registered dietitian • Social worker • Chiropodist • Pharmacist |
• Registered nurse • Registered dietitian |
• Endocrinologist • Registered nurse • Registered dietitian |
• Endocrinologist • Pediatrician • Registered nurse • Registered dietitian • Social worker |
Discharge criteria | • Assess readiness • Patient has met established goals or goals are in progress • Transition plan is reviewed with patient • Referral is made • Updated medication provided to patient • Discharge date |
• Transition to adult diabetes care initiated (17-23 yrs) • Transition plan is reviewed with patient • Referral is made |
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External referrals | • OTN • CCAC • Cardiac Rehabilitation other diabetes centres • Satellite program • Retinal screening |
Referrals
Get information on making a referral to the Diabetes Education Centre for Complex Diabetes Care