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Diabetes Education Program

Langs is the sponsoring organization for the Community Diabetes Program, Waterloo Region, which provides diabetes education and supports people to self-manage type 2 diabetes. Patients become better equipped to make healthy lifestyle choices to control blood sugar and reduce the risk of problems associated with diabetes. The Community Diabetes Program, Waterloo Region, is offered at:

Langs Community Health Centre
Woolwich Community Health Centre
Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre
Kitchener Doon Site - 123 Pioneer Drive Unit 204 B
Variety of outreach locations

The Langs diabetes education team include nurses, dietitians, exercise specialists and footcare specialists. Services offered include supportive group education sessions, physical activity sessions, individual specialist appointments and more. Please see the full list of Diabetes Education Programs offered at Langs below.

Who do we serve?

We serve adults with “borderline” or pre-diabetes, as well as those with newly diagnosed or existing type 2 diabetes. Family members or other support persons are welcome to attend your appointments with you.

Program Mission / Vision / Values

Mission: As part of a continuum of care, the Diabetes Education Program, Waterloo Region, work collaboratively to provide secondary prevention, education and treatment services for adults with low to moderate risk Type 2 diabetes in a range of community based locations in the Waterloo Region.

Vision: There is a diabetes prevention and management system that is easy to navigate, helps optimize health and meets individuals’ unique needs.

Values:

Collaboration
Coordination
Efficiency
Health Promotion
Access
Quality

Are you at risk of Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes?

You may want to consider attending a Pre-Diabetes Education Session if you answer YES to any of the following questions:

Is there a history of diabetes in your family?
Do you have high cholesterol and blood pressure?
Are you overweight?

OR click here take this test to find out.

How do I book an appointment?

Option 1:

Patients can be referred by a doctor. If your doctor referred you to our program, our receptionist will contact you to book an appointment.

Option 2:

Adults with diabetes or who are at risk for diabetes can self-refer to our program by calling 519-653-1470 Ext 285 or fill out the form here.

Helpful Links

For Health Care Providers

To refer patients, or for insulin order forms, please go to the Waterloo Wellington Diabetes website

Upcoming Programs

Programs & Services

Flu Clinics - Langs

For: Adults, CHC, Children, Diabetes, Fitness, Older Adults, Teens, Youth

Location: Langs Main Centre

Flu shots offered seasonally at our Community Health Centre.

Flu Clinics - North Dumfries

For: Adults, CHC, Children, Diabetes, Fitness, Older Adults, Teens, Youth

Location: North Dumfries CHC

Flu shots offered seasonally at our Community Health Centre.

Living Well with Diabetes

For: Diabetes

Location: Doon, Langs Main Centre

In this class, we will discuss the basics and provide tools to help you self manage diabetes. Learn more about how to lower blood sugar with physical activity, healthy eating and medications.

Carb Counting and Label Reading

For: Diabetes

Location: Doon, Langs Main Centre

Carbohydrate counting is a meal planning technique for managing your blood sugar levels. Learn how to read and understand food labels and make healthier choices.

Meal Planning

For: Diabetes

Location: Doon, Langs Main Centre

Learn to create weekly menus and grocery lists and plan your meals around your busy week. We recommend you attend the carb counting class first.

Let's Move Exercise Class

For: Diabetes

Location: Langs Main Centre

Get moving, have fun and get healthy. Exercise is one of the best ways to lower blood sugar, make your heart stronger and your mood lighter.

Healthy Steps

For: Diabetes

Location: Cambridge YMCA, Langs Main Centre

There are many risk factors that increase our chances of getting diabetes and heart disease. Fortunately, there is a lot that we can do to prevent these chronic diseases. Find out what you can do to improve your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol and keep diabetes and heart disease at bay. Take action today to lower your risks.

Healthy Heart

For: Diabetes

Location: Doon, Langs Main Centre

Learn about types of cholesterol in your blood, the types of fat in foods, and how they affectyour cholesterol. We also discuss how salt affects your blood pressure and some easy ways to cut down on the salt and fat in your meals.

See all Programs & Services

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