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Diabetes Care - Diabetes Education Centre (DEC)

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Etobicoke Wellness Centre
115 Humber College Blvd, Suite 450
Toronto, ON
M9V 0A9
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416-747-3400 ext 32393
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Call 911 in emergencies
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Fax: 416-747-3440
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Application

Call * no referral required * call to schedule an appointment * wait time approximately 1-2 weeks

Eligibility / Target Population

Adults at risk of diabetes, pre-diabetes, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes

Fees

Free

Languages

English ; Hindi ; Italian ; Malayalam ; Punjabi ; Tamil ; Urdu

Area Served

Toronto (Etobicoke), Brampton, Caledon, Vaughan (Woodbridge) and Malton

Accessibility

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Description of Services

Counselling and support for people with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes (on insulin or insulin pump), gestational diabetes * help to patients and families to understand diabetes and how to self manage the disease - test blood sugars, take insulin, manage medications, make healthy food choices

A diabetes nurse and dietitian will assess patient's health and provide education tailored to your needs. Other services include:
  • appointments conducted in person
  • insulin pump program
  • insulin adjustment classes
  • gestational diabetes classes
  • paediatric diabetes program
  • transitional program for young adults moving from a paediatric program
  • referral to a social worker
  • in-services provided to schools and daycares (in-person or virtually)
  • in-services provided to health care providers (hospital or community)

Location: Fourth Level
Last Updated: Dec 9, 2025: Suggest an edit