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About LiveWell Diabetes Program
Who is it for
Individuals with type 1, type 2, gestational diabetes, & pre-diabetes
Goals
Provide education, self-management, and support for families and/or individuals living with diabetes.
Target Group |
Service |
| Individual Education |
Following physician or self-referral, the individual is contacted directly and seen by a nurse and/or dietitian. Family members are encouraged to attend appointments. Short term follow-up is provided for type 2 and regular follow-up is provided for type 1. |
| Group Education |
Group education is provided for newly diagnosed individuals and their family by a dietitian and exercise therapist. Individual assessment and small group class is provided for previously diagnosed.
Nutrition Education Sessions
A variety of sessions are held on topics such as carbohydrate counting, label reading, food portioning, meal preparation, sweeteners/recipe adjusting, grocery tours, and restaurant eating/alcohol for diabetes
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| Children |
Pediatric and young adult diabetes clinics are available for youth and their families. These clinics provide both education and medical care. Admission by medical referral only. Children are reviewed individually at approximately six month intervals. |
| Pregnancy |
Education is provided for any pregnant woman with type 1 diabetes or gestational diabetes.
Gestational diabetes groups are held weekly on Mondays from 1:00 – 4:00pm. The Pregnancy Clinic is held weekly on Tuesdays from 12:00 – 5:00 PM and includes education and medical care.
Admission by physician referral only. |
| Outpatient Adult Clinics |
Clients are seen by the medical specialist, nurse and/ or dietitian. Individuals will be encouraged to achieve optimal diabetes control using self-management skills. Admission by physician referral only. |
How to Register
Physician referral or self referral with physician within the Saskatoon Health Region.
Cost
None
Schedule
Appointment based and/or refer to “service” section
Location
- RUH 103 Hospital Drive Main Floor, Royal University Hospital
- West Winds Primary Healthcare Center, 3311 Fairlight Dr.
Contact
(306) 655-2136 or (306) 655-2137
(306) 655-6758 fax
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