Community Diabetes Team and Regional Diabetes Service Access
Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone
- Description
- This program offers education and support for people living with prediabetes and diabetes. Community education classes (currently online) are available to the general public. Diabetes assessments and ongoing management of diabetes concerns with a health care team is done at the diabetes specialty clinics in the Edmonton area.
Patient services include:
- education
- insulin management
- Information and Support Line
- diabetes assessment and management
- in-person or telephone follow-up
- insulin pump consultation
Healthcare provider services include:
- education
- Diabetes Information and Advice Line (DIAL)
- insulin start mentorship
Community services include:
Service offerings may differ depending on location. Please call the specific location for details.
Key Provider: dietitians, endocrinologists, registered nurses (RNs) - Eligibility
- N/A
- Application Process
- Service Access: See below, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Patients can self refer to any of the community education classes by calling the booking line
A Diabetes "HOT LINE" - staffed by RNs and Dietitians, is available for patients, caregivers and providers.
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: Yes,An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.
- Telephone
- 780-401-2665 (BOOK) (Central Access)
- Telephone
- 825-404-7460 - Press 1 (Diabetes "Hot Line")
- Fax
- 780-735-3553 (Fax Referral)
- Languages
- Interpreter/Translation services
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Parking stalls, elevators and public transit is available. - Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- October 25, 2023
- Address
- 16940 87 Avenue
Edmonton, AB, T5R 4H5This Covenant Health facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24/7 emergency department.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon08:00 AM to 04:00 PMTue08:00 AM to 04:00 PMWed08:00 AM to 04:00 PMThu08:00 AM to 04:00 PMFri08:00 AM to 04:00 PM