Diabetes Health
What is diabetes? A disease where the body cannot metabolize sugars causing high blood sugar levels Diabetes is usually classified as one of the following:
- Type 1 - an autoimmune disease causing the pancreas to no longer produce insulin
- Type 2 - a metabolic disease that causes the pancreas to produces less insulin and the body is not able to use its own insulin efficiently; often referred to as "insulin resistance"
- Gestational Diabetes - brought on by an increase in hormone levels during pregnancy and is usually temporary
- Pre-Diabetes - Impaired sugar metabolism and at this stage type 2 diabetes can be delayed or prevented
Our Program
- Diabetes Health Thunder Bay is an outpatient education program of St. Joseph’s Care Group. We are a team of Registered Nurses, Dietitians and Social Workers.
- We offer individual and group education on various topics:
- Nutrition
- Diabetes medication
- Insulin management
- Insulin pump training and education (approved Assisted Devices Program site)
- Diabetes and technology
- Prevention of diabetes complications
- Stress management and coping skills
- We have 3 specialized programs at our clinic:
- Pediatric Program
- Diabetes in Pregnancy Program
- Insulin Pump Management Program
Referral Process: we welcome referrals from primary care practitioners including Nurse Practitioners and Physicians. Individuals can also refer themselves. We do require recent diabetes blood work (HbA1C) with a new referral.
What to bring to your appointments
- Blood glucose monitor and blood sugar records
- List of current medications
Client Resources
Your Donations
- Go directly to serving clients in Thunder Bay and assist us in improving our programs
- To make a donation please contact St. Joseph’s Foundation at 807-768-4440
