About Us

Our Dietitian and Registered Nurse are Certified Diabetes Educators who assist clients diagnosed with:

• Type 1 diabetes
• Type 2 diabetes with an A1C >8% and are currently using insulin
• Gestational diabetes
• Prednisone Induced Hyperglycemia

Our team provides education and support to persons with diabetes in group settings and individual appointments. Services are covered through OHIP to those who reside in St. Thomas and Elgin County. You can access the Diabetes Education Centre by referral from your family physician or nurse practitioner.

Referral Form

• Diabetes Education Program Referral
• Elgin County Diabetes Referral Guide (Jan 2025)

Diabetes Programs

For alternative access to diabetes care, please refer to our list of organizations within Elgin County to find a program that best meets your needs:

• West Elgin Community Health Centre
  Aylmer Location: East Elgin Diabetes Education Program, 424 Talbot Street, Aylmer, ON 519-765-4797
  West Lorne Location: 153 Main Street, West Lorne, 519-768-1715 x2301
  Dutton Location: 156 Main Street, Dutton. 519-768-1715 x2301
• The Group Lifestyle Balance Program offered by the dietitians at the East Elgin Family Health Team is a great option for those living with diabetes that need overall nutrition and lifestyle education. The program includes 22 sessions over seven months. For more information, email lfrancis@eefht.ca.
• Central Community Health Centre Dietitian Services
  359 Talbot Street, St. Thomas - 519-633-7989
• LMC London
  140 Oxford Street East, Suite 400, London - 226-680-0802
  lmclondon@lmc.ca
  Referrals can be faxed to 1-877-562-2778
• Thames Valley Family Health Team (TVFHT)
  *Must be a patient of the TVFHT to be seen
  St. Thomas: Elmwood Family Health Centre, Elgin Mall
  111-417 Wellington Street, St. Thomas, 519-631-3223, ext. 117
  St. Thomas: Windermere Family Medical Centre
  460 Wellington Street, St. Thomas, 519-631-5670, ext. 2285
  Family Health Team appointments only

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