Ladysmith Diabetes Education Program

Individual Appointments

Our dietitian and nurse are trained as diabetes educators to help answer your questions and address your concerns, including:

• blood sugar testing (including of meters if needed) and strip certification
• lifestyle practices that improve blood sugars and heart health
• carbohydrate counting
• review of diabetes medications including insulin
• insulin and Ozempic starts
• help with self-management

Please consider bringing the following to your appointment:

• Your blood sugar monitor and logbook (if applicable)
• List of medications and supplements
• A three day food record
• List of questions, concerns and/or goals
• Other diabetes supplies as applicable
• Insulin prescription (if starting insulin)
• Notebook and a pen

You may bring a family member or support person to the appointment with you.

Please come to the Diabetes Centre early as parking can be a challenge at some of our clinics. Please be aware that there is a cost for parking in some locations.