Diabetes, Kidney & Transplant – Unity Health Toronto

Our Diabetes Education Program provides treatment, management, education, and support to individuals living with Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational Diabetes. We are an accredited ADP program and provide on-going education to individuals using insulin pump and/or sensor technology. We assist women living with diabetes with pre-conception planning and work together throughout their pregnancy. Through individual counseling, inter-professional diabetes clinic and group classes, we work with people, and their supports, to help them achieve their health related goals.

Contact Us
Sun Life Diabetes Management Program
1st floor Gilgan Family Wing, 30 The Queensway, Toronto, ON, M6R1B5
For bookings: 416-530-6043

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Services

Please note – We are currently operating virtually with in-person visits according to need, capacity, and current COVID-19 restrictions.

Diabetes clinic

The team: Endocrinologist, Diabetes Nurse Educator, Registered Dietitian and Social worker (on referral)
Offers: Medical assessment, diabetes management, education, and support
Time: Wednesday – afternoons, Thursdays – all day
Requires: Referral form completed by MD with labs

Diabetes in pregnancy

Diabetes in pregnancy class (currently virtual via Zoom)
The team: Diabetes Nurse Educator and Registered Dietitian
Offers: An introductory class with education and management focused on diabetes in pregnancy. Blood glucose meter education provided.
Time: Tuesday afternoons between 1 pm – 3 pm
Clients: Gestational Diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes in pregnancy
Requires: Referral form completed by MD or midwife with labs
Diabetes in pregnancy clinic (virtual and in person)
The team: Endocrinologist, Diabetes Nurse Educator and Registered Dietitian
Offers: Medical Assessment, Diabetes Management, Education and Support for pre-conception, pregnancy, and post-partum follow-up
Time: Tuesday mornings
Clients: Pre-existing Diabetes and Gestational Diabetes
Requires: Referral form completed by physician or midwife with labs

Diabetes education classes

Diabetes education class (on hold)
The team: Diabetes Nurse Educator, Registered Dietitian, Physiotherapist and Social Worker
Offers: Diabetes education for people with Type 2 diabetes
Time: Bi-monthly on Monday between 8:15 am – 3 pm
Clients: Not appropriate for clients who are not able to participate in a group setting and/or are not able to communicate and read in English.
Requires: Referral form completed by physician or inter-professional staff with labs
Carbohydrate counting class (via zoom)
The team: Registered Dietitian
Offers: How to carbohydrate count for increased flexibility in food choices and improved blood glucose control
Time: offered quarterly
Clients: Not appropriate for clients who are not able to participate in a group setting and/or are not able to communicate and read in English.
Requires: Referral form completed by MD or inter-professional staff, with labs

Diabetes education

The team: Diabetes Nurse Educator and Registered Dietitian
Offers: Individual education for clients with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Time: Appointment times 8 am – 3 pm; Monday through Friday
Clients: Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Requires: MD referral form completed, with labs. Interpreter services are available and are scheduled in advance.

Referrals

Physician referrals are required for all new appointments. A second referral will be needed if the patient has not been seen by our program in the past year.

Using the Diabetes Education Referral Form physicians are asked to specify which health-care professional(s)/services they are requesting, one-to-one education, clinic and/or group class. This may include:

nurse
dietitian
endocrinologist

Completed referral forms and relevant labs are sent by fax to (416) 530-6050.

Assistance with insulin adjustments can be made by nurse/dietitian with MD authorization on referral form.

Preparing For Your Visit

Registering for an Ambulatory Care Centre appointment

If lab tests have been ordered, please complete (1 week) prior to your scheduled visit.
Bring your health card, all medications in their original bottles or an up-to-date medication list/Blister Pack, including insulin, non-prescription drugs, and natural health products.
Bring your logbook, blood glucose meter and/or recent meter download. If you are using an insulin pump and/or a continuous glucose monitor/flash sensor, please upload your data at home prior to your visit.

Diabetes, Kidney & Transplant – Unity Health Toronto