Diabetes Services

Diabetes is a serious, chronic disease that is growing at an alarming rate. The Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region is committed to delivering quality diabetes prevention and treatment to the residents of southern Saskatchewan.

RQHR Diabetes services and programs include treatment for those with diabetes aimed at lessening the effect of the disease, prevention treatment and education for those at risk of developing diabetes and public education for those wanting more information on prevention of diabetes.

MEDEC (The Metabolic and Diabetes Education Centre) (Regina) - Provides diabetes education, care and support to adults, youth and children with pre-diabetes, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes (GDM).

Chronic Conditions Nurse Educator (Multiple Sites) - Provides nursing services and education to people with pre-diabetes, diabetes and/or other chronic conditions.

Diabetes Education Program (Rural) - Offers education to adults with pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, or gestational diabetes (GDM).

Certified Diabetes Educator (Moosomin) - Offers education to people with pre-diabetes, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes (GDM).

Community Dietitian (Rural) - Provides nutrition education to people with pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes (GDM).

Endocrinologists (Diabetes Specialists) (Regina) - Provide medical assessment and specialized care for adults with all types of diabetes.

Home Care (Multiple Sites) - Provides a range of services for people living with diabetes.

Foot Care and Podiatry Services (Multiple Sites) - Provide services related to foot care. Proper foot care is essential for people living with diabetes.

Live Well^TM with Chronic Conditions (Multiple Sites) - Offers support and education for those living with pre-diabetes, diabetes and/or other chronic conditions.

Four Directions Community Health Centre (Regina) - Offers a variety of programs and services for people living with, or at risk for diabetes.

Al Ritchie Health Action Centre (Regina) - Offers a range of programs and services for people living with or at risk for diabetes.

Grocery Store Tours (Regina) - Provide an opportunity for people with diabetes to learn about healthy eating and label reading while touring a grocery store.

Eye Screening Clinics (Multiple Sites) - Provide an opportunity for people with diabetes to have their eyes checked for diabetic retinopathy.

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About Diabetes

What is Diabetes - Provides general information about diabetes and how it is treated.

Diabetes Prevention - Discusses the risks, screening and prevention of type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes Prevention Activities in the RQHR - Identifies RQHR's prevention-focused diabetes programs.

The RQHR Regional Diabetes Initiative - Plans, delivers and evaluates diabetes management and prevention.

Diabetes in First Nations and Métis People - Provides an overview of the current situation and services available to First Nations and Métis people with diabetes.

Diabetes in Children - Describes the current situation and services available to children with diabetes.

Chronic Disease Management Collaborative (HQC) - Seeks to improve the care and health of those living with coronary artery disease and diabetes and improve access to physician practices.