We offer three types of appointments:
- Individual or Follow-up
- Classes and Group Sessions
A family member or friend is welcome to attend with you.
Individual Appointments
Individual appointments are available with a Registered Nurse, certified diabetes educator, or both. At family physician request, consult with a diabetes centre physician.
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.
Classes
Please see our list of classes and group sessions for more information.
Oceanside Health Centre
489 Alberni Hwy
Parksville, B.C.
V9P 1J9
Fax: 250-951-9575
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Weekends and statutory holidays: Closed