Nanaimo Paediatric Diabetes Care Centre

Services are available for children and adolescents with type 1 and type 2 diabetes who are under care of a Pediatrician and/or Endocrinologist.

Appointments are available with the following providers:

• Diabetes Nurse Educator
• Registered Dietitian
• Child Life Specialist

It would be helpful to bring the following to your appointments:

• Blood glucose log book
• A three day food record
• Current list of medications (including timing and insulin dose amounts)
• Prescription for any new diabetes medication
• List of questions, concerns and/or goals

It is expected that a parent/guardian attend the appointment.

Parking can be limited. Consider arriving at your appointment early in order to find a space.

Appointments may include:

• Initial diagnosis education and ongoing support
• Regular follow-up with diabetes multidisciplinary team 
• Blood sugar monitoring information/certification
• Insulin starts and adjustments for injection regimens
• Initial pump training and education for advanced pump management
• Carbohydrate counting
• Nutrition counseling for all types of diabetes
• Continuous glucose monitoring assessment for children with unpredictable blood sugars
• Review of medical and psychosocial concerns from child and family
• Individual and group psychotherapeutic interventions to children, youth and/or family members
• Support offered by child life specialist to assist with challenging events and development of coping skills, as well as therapeutic and diversional play
• Hemoglobin A1C testing when indicated
• Information about diabetes related community events
• Assistance with transitioning care to adult services