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Diabetes Community Outreach Programs

Who is it for

Individuals and their families living with or at risk of developing diabetes. This program targets those living within the core neighbourhood.

Goals

The Saskatoon Community Clinic, Kinistin First Nation, Central Urban Metis Federation, White Buffalo Youth Lodge, SWITCH and Saskatoon Health Region are working in partnership to provide a culturally appropriate and accessible program for Aboriginal people and others living with diabetes who reside in the core neighborhoods.

Service

Diabetes on the Road to Discovery:   Topics include healthy eating, active living, emotional aspects of diabetes, monitoring diabetes, medications and self-management.

Screening: Offers free blood sugar test and educational sessions.  Sessions focus on foot care, blood pressure, active living, healthy eating and support.

Fitness Food and Fun Program: This exercise program is provided three times per week at White Buffalo Youth Lodge.  A variety of times are offered. This is a drop-in program which offers childcare, transportation and food.

LiveWell with Chronic Conditions: Trained peer leaders provide information on how to live with a chronic condition. This culturally appropriate program offers information on action planning, goal setting, problem solving, communication and self-efficacy.

How to Register

Registration preferred, contact West Side Community Clinic.

Cost

None

Schedule

Education Modules are offered regularly.

Screening Programs are offered periodically.

Exercise Sessions:

Tuesday: 10 am - noon

Wednesday: 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Saturday: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Location

• Saskatoon West Side Community Clinic 631 20th St. W
• White Buffalo Youth Lodge 602 20th St W

Contact                     

Saskatoon West Side Community Clinic

(306) 664-4310

(306) 934-2506 fax