Other Supports Available

Friends and family members can be an important source of support. You can join Le Club and receive support from other women in our moderated Discussion Groups.

Your local Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) branch or Juvenile Diabetes Foundation can provide printed information, advice on insurance, a list of diabetes support groups and much more.

Local health fairs organized by pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies or your local CDA branch can keep you up-to-date with the latest in meters, medications and new advances in diabetes management.

Diabetes education centres are specialized centres that cater to the needs of people with diabetes and their families and friends. They are located throughout the country and are usually associated with a hospital. These centres help to promote increased knowledge and confidence by teaching diabetes self-management skills. The health care professionals available at the diabetes education centre may include:

• a dietitian who specializes in nutrition and diabetes
• a nurse educator
• a social worker or psychologist
• an endocrinologist

Many people are now referred to a diabetes education centre after being diagnosed. Follow-up and educational updates are also encouraged as the need arises. These centres can provide you with support from health care professionals and an opportunity to meet and learn from other people living with diabetes. TRIDEC was established in 1972 to provide support and education to people with diabetes and their families. Read more about TRIDEC here.

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