Provides diabetes education for families with newly diagnosed children with type 1 or 2 diabetes. Nurse educators teach families about how diabetes happens, symptoms and treatment of high and low blood sugars, diabetes management for an active or sick child, and how to do finger pokes and give insulin injections.
Agency
4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1
BC Children's Hospital
Located at entrance 17, Medical Day Unit, room 2C25.
Medical Day Unit:
Diabetes Clinic:
Toll Free:
Fax:
Eligibility
Children and youth aged 18 and under.
Application process
Physician referral required
Documents required
Languages
English
Service delivery
In person
Coverage area
Vancouver
Wheelchair accessible
Yes
