iConnect Diabetes Education Patient Brochure: New Westminster

iConnect Health CentreThe goal of the centre is to provideeducation and services to helpprevent and manage chronicconditions. Services includeeducation classes, exercise classesand individual counseling withour team of registered nurses,dietitians, pharmacists, mental healthworkers, physiotherapists and clinicalexercise specialists.Our aim is to:u Create an individualized programto meet your needs for a healthierlifestyleu Teach practical approaches you canuse to prevent complications andslow disease progressionu Guide you in self-management soyou can gain confidence, and takecontrol of your health.We’re here to work withyou…as a partner in health!iConnectHealth CentreIntegrated Health Servicesu Disease management and preventionu Respiratory rehabilitationu Diabetes educationu Self-management supportu Specialty exerciseu Healthy living education234 Ross DriveNew Westminstertel: 604-523-8800fax: 604-523-8801www.fraserhealth.caiConnectHealth CentreNew WestminsterIntegrated healthy living supportfor diabetes, respiratory conditionsand other chronic health conditionsDiabetesEducation

Living with Diabetes?You can live life to its fullest...the more you know, the healthieryou can be!Personal DiabetesManagement SupportIndividual AssessmentConsult with a registered Nurse andDietitian to design a personal diabetesmanagement plan, including setting selfmanagementgoals and action plans.Medication review by our pharmacist maybe recommended. Referral to the mentalhealth clinician may be completed duringassessments.Individual Follow-UpReceive a one-on-one review of yourdiabetes management plan.Insulin: Starting and AdjustingA certified diabetes nurse will provideeducation and support to help you useinsulin.Carbohydrate CountingA registered Dietitian will assist with basicand advanced carbohydrate counting forthose on insulin or on an insulin pump.Insulin Pump TherapyA registered Nurse and Dietitian will assistwith pre-pump information, post-pumpstart follow up and intensifying pumptherapy.iConnect Group EducationDiabetes PreventionOne 2–hour class for people withpre- diabetes focussing on healthy eatingand reducing cardiovascular risk.Managing DiabetesThree 3–hour classes:u Understanding diabetesu Healthy eatingu Carbohydrate countingu Reading food labelsu Diabetes medication and insulinu Blood glucose testingu Managing blood glucose levelsu Importance of exerciseu Preventing long-term complications,including heart diseaseu Goal setting and making changeA referral from your physician is requiredfor all diabetes services.iConnect Health Centre604-523-8800Evening appointmentsare available.Fit with DiabetesLearn how to use exercise to preventor manage diabetes in three interactiveclasses. Under development in 2013 –please inquire at Centre.Healthy Living Classes(for any chronic health condition)u Healthy Eating Series (includingclasses on eating basics, labelreading, grocery shopping andeating out on a budget)u Weight Managementu Managing Blood Pressureu Managing Cholesterolu Managing Stressu Chronic Disease Self-ManagementWorkshops offered by the Universityof Victoria Centre on Aging:www.selfmanagementbc.caPhysician referral not required forHealthy Living Classes.FHA-363 fraserhealth@kochink.com | APRIL 2013