Pediatric Diabetes Education Centre
Provides assessment, treatment, education, and on-going follow-up for children with diabetes, including type 1, type 2, and other types of diabetes, who are from Edmonton and area, northern Alberta, northern British Columbia, and the Northwest Territories.At diagnosis, we provide 3 half-days of intensive outpatient diabetes education to the child and family. Education covers all aspects of diabetes management. Families outside of Edmonton may need to arrange accomodations in Edmonton for these 3 days If you require assistance with securing accommodation, contact us by phone. Our program also offers:
- continuing diabetes follow up, education and assessment, patients are seen at least twice per year for follow up
- telephone support for children and their families, help with insulin adjustments and changes to therapy
- education for schools via the teacher's workshop
- education for alternate caregivers via the caregiver's workshop
- 24-7 emergency support via telephone, for diabetes related emergencies
- drop-in clinic Thursday's from 1pm-4pm for existing patients. No appointment necessary
- counseling as needed
- nutrition education
- referrals to other healthcare providers as needed
- insulin pump therapy in cooperation with the Alberta Provincial Insulin Pump Program
Contact Details
Stollery Children's Hospital
Location Info
Unit 1C4
Address
8440 112 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2B7
Telephone
780-407-6888
Fax
780-407-1509
Email
pdec.uah@ahs.ca
Getting ThereParking and Public transportation available.
Hours of Operation
Days of the Week
Monday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Access
Service Providers May Include
pediatric endocrinologists, registered dietitians (RDs), registered nurses (RNs), social workers
EligibilityUnder 18 years old. Any patient already 18 should be referred to the adult Endocrinology service.
Children/youth with impaired fasting glucose (IFG) or impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) WITHOUT diabetes are not eligible.
Service AccessHealthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Wait TimesAn estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.
Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Partners
Partners/affiliations
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