| Program: | Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism | ||||
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St Joseph's Health Care London St Joseph's Hospital |
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| Description of Services: |
Diabetes, endocrinology (medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to hormones) and metabolism clinics * care and patient education Primary regional centre for diabetes and endocrine disease management in Southwestern Ontario * conducts research, including clinical trials, to improve care and outcomes Clinical Investigations Unit - Outpatient endocrine testing * most tests start early in the morning and can last from three to eight hours * specific instructions are provided for each patient Families Preventing Diabetes - Self management program to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes after experiencing gestational diabetes * encourages changes to lifestyle practices, including dietary adjustments, 150 minutes of physical activity each week, and exclusive breast feeding for at least the first month after giving birth
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| Requirements | |||||
| Fees: | Most services covered by OHIP | ||||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | People with diabetes mellitus, general endocrine disorders, lipid disorders, pituitary/adrenal/gonadal disorders, thyroid cancer, and gestational diabetes | ||||
| Application: | Referral forms faxed by doctor | ||||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||||
| Area(s) Served: | Southwestern Ontario | ||||
| Contact Information | |||||
| Phone Numbers: | 519-646-6100 ext 66349 | ||||
| Email: | comdept@sjhc.london.on.ca | ||||
| Website: | www.sjhc.london.on.ca/areas-of-care/centre-diabete... | ||||
| Address: |
PO Box 5777, Stn B London, ON N6A 4V2 |
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Street Address: |
268 Grosvenor St, B5-502 London |
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| Intersection: | Richmond St and Grosvenor St | ||||
| Location: | London (North) | ||||
| Hours: | By appointment | ||||
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