Tri-Hospital Diabetes Education Centre (TRIDEC)
Tri-Hospital Diabetes Education Centre (TRIDEC)
Centre (TRIDEC)
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The Tri-Hospital Diabetes Education Centre (TRIDEC) was founded in 1971 by health-care professionals from the Women's College, Toronto General and Mount Sinai Hospitals, to provide diabetes education in an ambulatory setting. TRIDEC has served as a model for the development of diabetes education centres across Canada, played a leadership role in the training and education of diabetes healthcare professionals and worked with community groups to support local education initiatives.
TRIDEC offers a range of individual and group diabetes education programs, which include counselling from a multidisciplinary team. We work with our clients to help them identify needs and learn the necessary self-care skills to manage diabetes. Relatives, friends and other support people are encouraged to attend.
Appointments can be made with a nurse, dietitian or social worker to discuss on-going diabetes self-management issues.
Individuals age 16 and older with type 1, type 2, pre-diabetes and pregnant women with diabetes are eligible to participate in the program.
Referral
A referral from a physician is required.
Fees
The cost of the program is covered by Provincial Health Care Plans. There is a small fee for meals and materials during day programs.
Location and Contact Info
Women's College Hospital- Burton Hall
60 Grosvenor Street (view map)
2nd Floor, Suite 206
Toronto, ON M5S 1B2
Phone: (416) 323-6170
Fax: (416) 323-6085
Hours of Service
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Some evening programs are held occasionally
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