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Programs & Services

Diabetes Centre - Endocrinology & Metabolism Program

Offers diabetes education and counselling for people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Services provided:

  • diabetes education / counselling with nurses, dietitians, or a pharmacist (topics include an overview of the disease, complications, medications, exercise, and nutrition)
  • medication adjustment
  • insulin pump therapy
  • for information on the Alberta Insulin Pump Therapy Program (IPTP), visit the Diabetes Insulin Pump Therapy website
  • pregnant with diabetes: refer to Diabetes in Pregnancy Clinic (DIP) at the hospital in which they’ll deliver
  • referral to Diabetes Centre Calgary serves as indication to enact the Provincial Diabetes Medication Adjustment Protocol (HCS-296-01)

Access
Service Providers May Include
pharmacists, psychologists, registered dietitians (RDs), registered nurses (RNs), social workers
Eligibility

Based on triage guidelines.

Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.


Service Locations
Also Known As
Previous
Diabetes Education, Diabetes, Hypertension and Cholesterol Centre Endocrinology and Metabolism Program
Other
Diabetes Centre Calgary, Endocrinology & Metabolism Program, Endocrinology and Metabolism Program