Programs and services

Diabetes Education Program

DECNET (Diabetes Education Community Network of East Toronto) is a diabetes education program that provides counselling, education, and support to help adults manage their type 2 diabetes or prediabetes.

Program details

Program categories

Chronic disease support

Mental health support

Primary care

Senior support

Social connections

Program format

Virtually, In-person

Registration requirements

Preregister, Referral, Self-referral

Location

Harmony Hall, 2A The Market Place

Partner sites

South Riverdale CHC, 1245 Danforth Ave

South Riverdale CHC, 955 Queen St East

Virtual

Organization contact

416-461-9042, ext. 1

Cost

No cost

Language

Bengali

Cantonese

English

Translation services available

Our team of diabetes educators offers free counselling, education, and support to help you manage type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or reduce your risk of developing diabetes. Services are available in multiple languages with advance notice, including Punjabi, Urdu, and Hindi. You’re welcome to bring a support person to your appointments or group sessions.

Follow-up appointments are available to provide ongoing support. Evening and weekend times can be arranged to suit your schedule.

For people living with type 2 diabetes, our nurses also provide annual foot assessments. Clients who meet specific eligibility criteria may be referred to our DECNET foot care nurse for additional support.

Catchment area

We serve clients living south of O’Connor Drive, north of the lake, east of River Street, and west of Warden Avenue.

Featured activities

Explore some of the activities we offer that may help you

Diabetes Support Group

An informal environment in which group members can receive support from both peers and DECNET diabetes educators. The group is

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Virtual Diabetes Support Group

An informal virtual environment in which group members can receive support from both peers and DECNET diabetes educators.

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Cantonese – Virtual Diabetes Support Group

An informal environment in which Cantonese-speaking group members can receive support from both peers and DECNET diabetes educators.

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Mandarin – Virtual Diabetes Support Group

An informal environment in which Mandarin-speaking group members can receive support from both peers and DECNET diabetes educators.

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Bengali – Diabetes Support Group

An informal environment in which Bengali-speaking group members can receive support from both peers and DECNET diabetes educators.

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Roadmap to Diabetes Prevention

An opportunity for at-risk clients to learn information about prediabetes, and access diet and lifestyle education to help prevent/delay the

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Program FAQ

Are all programs and services offered by DECNET free?
Yes
English is not my first language and I would feel more comfortable speaking another language. Are there Diabetes Educators who speak a language other than English?
Yes, our Diabetes Educators can speak a variety of languages, such as Cantonese, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, and French. DECNET has interpretation services available if other languages are needed. Please let a Program Assistant know what language is needed.
It is difficult for me to take time off work or my daily responsibilities to attend appointments. Are there any other options for me?
DECNET also offers appointments on Tuesday evenings and is open one Saturday of each month.
Getting to appointments can be difficult due to budget restraints. Does DECNET provide transportation support?
Please speak to a DECNET team member to learn more.
What should I do if I haven’t been to DECNET in a while, but would like to see a Diabetes Educator?
Feel free to give us a call to book an appointment regardless of how long it has been.
Call a DECNET Program Assistant at 416-461-9042 ext: 1