Diabetes Programs

Information, programs and services to help you manage your diabetes, feel better and avoid complications. All programs and services are free, and open to caregivers and family. Some diabetes services and programs are offered in Chinese and English. Interpretation is also available in most languages with advanced request. Program locations vary. (Please see programs for specific locations.)

Available Programs:

Chinese Diabetes Classes

Diabetes classes led by a Chinese-speaking registered dietitian. Learn how to feel better and avoid unnecessary risks through healthy eating. Families and caregivers are welcome. 7 sessions (2 ½ hours each).

Community Kitchen

Prepare healthy and delicious meals in our community kitchen with a dietitian and other people living with diabetes. Share recipes and tips and learn more about managing diabetes through healthy eating.

Diabetes Counseling – Dietitian

Speak one-to-one with a dietitian about managing diabetes through healthy eating.

Diabetes Counseling – Nurse Educator

Talk to a diabetes nurse educator and learn about diabetes wellness, as well as community resources and services.

Diabetes General Assessment

A general assessment is an initial, individual appointment with a diabetes educator. Meet with diabetes nurse educator or dietitian to: learn about diabetes learn about available services and programs identify individual learning needs establish individual goals receive free glucometer and training

Diabetes Support Group

A monthly support group for people with type 2 diabetes. Family, caregivers and support workers are welcome.

Diabetes Support Groups

Meet once a month with people who share your interest and concerns about diabetes. Share tips and information, learn about community services and how to live well with diabetes. All groups are led by a registered dietitian. The topics and activities are decided by each group. Families and caregivers are welcome.

English Diabetes Classes

A registered dietitian and diabetes nurse educator help you learn how to feel better and avoid unnecessary complications from diabetes. Family and caregivers are welcome. Childcare and TTC tickets are available on advanced request. Classes include: Level 1: Introduction to Diabetes Management 1 session (4 hours)

Healthy Shoppers

1 ½ hour tour of a grocery store with a registered dietitian. Take an eye-opening tour of a supermarket with a dietitian, and learn about the best food choices for your health and your food dollar. Groups tours (5-12 people) only.

Rooftop Gardening & Wellness Program

For about 12 years now, SRCHC has held a weekly rooftop garden group in the spring-fall months. Over the past two summers, with the help of a grant from the Government of Ontario Healthy Communities Fund, we were able to expand the program to provide more staff support, workshops and field trips at SRCHC, Central Toronto Community Health Centre and Flemingdon Health Centre.