Diabetes Education Program - Central/North Island (Island Health)

Caregiver Support, Condition Specific Support, Pregnancy Care, and Public Health

Provided by Island Health

Provide education and support to people living with and at risk of diabetes.
We offer three types of appointments:
  • Drop-in Appointments
  • Individual Appointments
  • Classes and Group Sessions
Our Dietitian and Nurse are trained as Diabetes Educators to help answer your questions and address your concerns, including:

  • Blood sugar testing (including provisions of meters if needed) and blood sugar strip certification
  • Nutrition information for blood sugar and heart health
  • Lifestyle practices that improve blood sugars and heart health
  • Carbohydrate counting
  • Review of diabetes medications including insulin
  • Insulin and Victoza starts
  • Help with self-management of insulin doses to get good blood sugar control
  • Resources for improving mood and motivation.


    • 250-737-2004 (Duncan)

    Website: https://www.islandhealth.ca/our...

    The Duncan Diabetes Education Program - 71 Government Street, Duncan, British Columbia, V9L 1A3

    The Duncan Diabetes Education program serves the Cowichan area from Mill Bay to Ladysmith, including Saltspring Island. We go to Saltspring Island every three to four months. Wednesday Drop in 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Hours of Operation: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday to Friday.

    250-716-7733 (Nanaimo)

    Website: https://www.islandhealth.ca/our...

    Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 1200 Dufferin Cresent, Nanaimo, British Columbia

    Wednesdays Drop in 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Hours of Operation: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

    250-951-9550 (Parksville)

    Website: https://www.islandhealth.ca/our...

    Oceanside Health Centre - 489 Alberni Highway, Parksville, British Columbia

    Hours of Operation: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday to Friday.

    250-724-8824 (Port Alberni)

    Website: https://www.islandhealth.ca/our...

    West Coast General Hospital - 3949 Port Alberni Highway, Port Alberni, British Columbia

    Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM Tuesday through Thursday.

    250-286-7150 (Campbell River)

    Website: https://www.islandhealth.ca/our...

    North Island Hospital Campbell River & District - 375 2nd Avenue, Campbell River, British Columbia

    Campbell River Diabetes Education Centre: Wellness Centre – Campbell River Hospital Wednesday Drop In 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Hours of Operation: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

    250-331-5964 (Courtenay)

    Website: https://www.islandhealth.ca/our...

    North Island Hospital Comox Valley - 101 Lerwick Road, Courtenay, British Columbia

    Courtenay Diabetes Education Centre: Wellness Centre – Comox Valley Hospital Tuesday Drop in 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Hours of Operation: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday to Friday

    250-956-4461 (Port McNeill) ext. 66262

    Website: https://www.islandhealth.ca/our...

    Port McNeill Hospital - 2750 Kingcome Place, Port McNeill, British Columbia

    Mt. Waddington Diabetes Education Centre: Port McNeill Hospital Hours of Operation: 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM Tuesday to Thursday.

    Service is available in English.

    Cost: No cost

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    Availability

    Service area: Campbell River, Courtenay, Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville, Port Alberni, Port McNeill

    Service Types Provided
    Caregiver Support
      Condition Specific Support
      Pregnancy Care
      Public Health
      Ways to Access
      • Service provided 1:1 in-person
      • Service provided at multiple locations

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