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Diabetes Education Program
300 Gordon St
Whitby, ON
L1N 5T2
Whitby, ON
L1N 5T2
905-576-8711 ext 53726
Call 911 in emergencies
Fax: 905-665-2404
Daily 24 hours
Last Updated: Mar 5, 2026: Suggest an edit
Application
Call * no referral required
Eligibility / Target Population
Adults 18 years and older with pre-diabetes type 2 diabetes * must have valid Ontario Health Card
Fees
Free
Languages
English
Language Notes
Interpretation services available upon request
Area Served
Durham Region and area
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
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 * monthly diabetes education groups offered virtually
The diabetes educator is responsible for assessing health needs, education and ongoing management for clients with type 2 diabetes only
- newly diagnosed and established diagnosis
- pre-diabetes
- insulin starts
- gestational diabetes and type 2 in pregnancy
- risk reduction for complications of diabetes
- continuous glucose monitoring available
- diabetes specialist on site (physician referral required)
- free diabetes education and support groups
The diabetes educator is responsible for assessing health needs, education and ongoing management for clients with type 2 diabetes only
Last Updated: Mar 5, 2026: Suggest an edit