Diabetes Services

"Diabetes is a chronic condition that stems from the body's inability to sufficiently produce and/or properly use insulin which the body needs to use sugar as an energy source" (Public Health Agency of Canada, 2011). To learn more about diabetes, check out our “What is Diabetes?” page. If you think you may be at risk, ask your doctor about being tested. Early diagnosis and good blood sugar control are vital to a long healthy life with diabetes.

The RQHR offers programs and services which include:

• prevention treatment and education for those at risk of developing diabetes
• treatment and education for those with diabetes aimed at lessening the effect of the disease.

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

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

Rural Diabetes Education Program (Multiple Rural Sites) - Offers education to adults 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.

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.