Diabetes Day Program

Diabetes Day Program

Medical Day Unit
Provides diabetes education for families with newly diagnosed children with type 1 or 2 diabetes. Nurse educators teach families about how diabetes happens, symptoms and treatment of high and low blood sugars, diabetes management for an active or sick child, and how to do finger pokes and give insulin injections.
Agency
BC Children's Hospital

4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1

Diabetes Day Program at BC Children's Hospital
Phone Numbers
Main Line: 604-875-2117
- Diabetes Clinic
Main Line: 604-875-3680
- Medical Day Unit
Toll Free Line: 1-888-300-3088
Main Fax: 604-875-2098
Eligibility
Age Restricted

Children and youth aged 18 and under.
Application Process
Physician referral required
Documents Required

Program Guide: https://www.bcchildrens.ca/media/5301/download?inline

Main Website: https://www.bcchildrens.ca/clinics-services/diabetes-day-program
Languages
English
Service delivery
In Person
Coverage Area
Vancouver
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible

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