end up in hospital or at the emergency room a lot?
manage your diabetes with oral medications, or insulin, or both?
have trouble getting the health care you need because of other issues; mental illness, cost, poor mobility, or being a senior?
If you answered, “yes” to one or more of the questions above, you should think about asking for a referral to the Centre for Complex Diabetes Care.
North York General Hospital is one of six centres across Ontario that is funded by the Ministry of Health through Ontario Health Teams to provide a centre to support those who need complex diabetes care.Our team brings all your diabetes health care providers together in one place and includes a(n):
At the Centre for Complex Diabetes Care, you will meet with key members of the team for a full review of your diabetes care and your goals. We communicate with your physician team to ensure we have all your medical background and history. Your first visit can take up to 2.5 hours.
What to bring with you on your first visit:
All your medications and insulins
Your blood sugar meter
A support person (friend or family) is always welcome
On follow-up visits you will meet with different members of the team depending on your goals and areas of concern such as the social worker, the chiropodist the nurse and the dietitian. On most visits you will be seen by two or more team members to make best use of your time.You are always welcome to bring a friend or family member along for support. Please remember to always bring your blood sugar meter and any updates to your medications.
Appointments are often every 3-4 weeks, however in addition to appointments in the clinic we are also able to offer frequent follow up contact via phone and email. Video appointments using a secure Ontario Telehealth Network (https://www.otn.ca) and Microsoft Teams program are also available.
The CCDC has a number of groups, programs and resources that you can use to help you manage your diabetes. View a list of the different group sessions, topics and links that are available to you.
Transition:
As you meet the goals we establish together during your visits to the CCDC, you will move on to join another care program, like our Diabetes Education Centre (DEC). Your transition will follow 3 basic steps:
During your visits, your team will help stabilize your condition and set goals.
Once your goals have been met, you will transition to the Diabetes Education Centre.
Your CCDC team will work with your primary care provider to make sure care continues.
During your transition, the team at the CCDC will continue to work with you and your primary care provider (PCP) to help make sure you receive the level and kind of care you need until you get settled with your new team.
Contact us
NYGH Outpatient and Community Services Centre 2 Champagne Drive (South Entrance), Unit 7E Toronto, ON M3J 0K2