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Diabetes Education Program and Community Outreach

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Westwood Mall
7205 Goreway Dr
Mississauga, ON
L4T 2T9
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905-451-6959
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Fax: For Doctor referrals: 905-451-0458 * For Clients: 905-451-9774
iconPath Administration: Mon, Wed, Fri 8am-4pm * Tue, Thu 8am-8pm

Application

Complete a client assessment form in person or via phone * call to make an appointment Self referral or Doctor referral

Eligibility / Target Population

Over the age of 18 years, living with type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes or at high risk for developing diabetes

Fees

Covered ny OHIP

Executives

Bonnie Loranger - Manager, Diabetes Education Program
905-451-8090 ext 103 * bonnie.loranger@wellfort.ca

Languages

English ; Gujarati ; Hindi ; Marathi ; Polish ; Punjabi ; Tamil ; Telugu ; Urdu

Area Served

Brampton and Mississauga (Malton)

Accessibility

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Description of Services

Comprehensive diabetes education for people living with type 2 diabetes and those at risk of developing diabetes (pre-diabetes)

The program and services are provided by certified diabetes nurse educators and certified diabetes registered dietitians * group or private appointments are available

Educating people with type 2 diabetes to:

  • reduce risk of complications
  • deal with emotions connected to the disease
  • manage blood sugar levels
  • cope with stress
  • control weight
  • prevent and manage foot problems
  • take medications correctly
  • develop a healthy eating plan
  • meet and learn from other people with diabetes


Educates people at risk of developing diabetes to:

  • reduce blood sugar levels
  • lose weight
  • label read /make healthy food choices
  • create a realistic physical activity plan
  • take medications correctly


Contact the Diabetes Education Program for information. In person appointments are available if required. Currently individual appointments are in person, by phone or Zoom

Diabetes Community Outreach: diabetes health education provided at community locations (religious, community organization, school, or work place), for groups of five or more adults living with Type 2 Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes
Last Updated: Apr 24, 2025: Suggest an edit