Referral Criteria

Individuals referred to the Diabetes Program, Edmonton Area with a new diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes for less than 6 months qualify for education classes only. These individuals need to be monitored by their family physician in the community for 6 months prior to being assessed at a Diabetes Education Centre.

Clients without a family physician may be seen at a Diabetes Education Centre regardless of length of diagnosis.

• Age >17 years
• Current lab work (within 3 months)

Laboratory Requirements

IGT/IFG referrals require: Fasting/random glucose

Type 1 require: current A1C and fasting/random glucose. If available include: lipid panel, albumin/creatinine ratio, creatinine, GFR

Type 2 require: current A1C and fasting/random glucose. If available include: lipid panel, albumin/creatinine ratio, creatinine, GFR

Pregnancy/Gestational Diabetes referrals require: GDS/OGTT. Type 1 and Type 2 referrals require: current A1C and fasting/random glucose. If available include: lipid panel, albumin/creatinine ratio, creatinine, GFR

Insulin Pumps

Insulin pump education and assessment sites are limited to the University of Alberta and Grey Nuns Community Hospital.

Consultation appointments for insulin pumps are provided for:

• Individuals currently on insulin and considering insulin pumps.
• Individuals currently using insulin pumps.

Attach a completed Adult Diabetes Program Referral Form.

Identify any special requirements on the referral form: cognitive impairment, hearing / visual impairment, oxygen requirement and/or activity limitations (e.g. walker, cane).

Referral Process

Once a referral is received, the community team will triage the referral to the appropriate service. A Central Access Booking Clerk will contact the client to book for services.

Note: Individuals may be triaged for an individual assessment sooner based on acuity.