The Chapleau Diabetes Education Program
Prescription renewals, Ordering of blood work, Blood sugar and blood pressure checks, Education on managing chronic diseases, specifically diabetes, Nutrition counseling specific to diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure
Krista Frederiksen, Nurse Educator and Robin Greer, Dietitian Educator can help you manage your diabetes, blood pressure, heart disease and/or high cholesterol. We work in collaboration with Dr. Dave Huggins at the Chapleau Medical Clinic beside the hospital. If you require transportation to the medical clinic please note that the Chapleau Transit service is available to all members of the public at a nominal fee. The Chapleau Transit can be booked by calling (705) 864-4477. Monday 8:30 - 4:30 pm Robin Greer, Dietitian Educator Tuesday 8:30 - 4:30 pm Krista Frederiksen, Nurse Educator Wednesday 8:30 - 4:30 pm Krista Frederiksen, Nurse Educator Thursday 8:30 - 4:30 pm Robin Greer, Dietitian Educator The program is a member of the Northern Diabetes Health Network and is funded through them in partnership with Chapleau Health Services. The primary goal of the program is to provide diabetes education to people with diabetes and their families so they can effectively manage their disease and prevent or delay the complications of diabetes. Members of the diabetes education team also provide diabetes screening and primary prevention education. Services may be accessed through self or health care professional referral.