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Program:
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Diabetes Education Program
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Phone Numbers:
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416-748-4635
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Fax:
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647-288-0284
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Address:
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Rexdale Community Hub
21 Panorama Crt, Unit 15
Etobicoke, ON
M9V 4E3
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Intersection:
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Kipling Ave and Finch Ave W
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Location:
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Toronto (Mount Olive—Silverstone—Jamestown)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon- Fri 9am-5pm
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Executives:
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Safia Ahmed - Executive Director
416-744-6312 ext 2225 * safia.ahmed@rexdalechc.com
Devi Raghunauth - Director, Primary Health Care
416-744-0066 ext 2234 * devi.raghunauth@rexdalechc.com
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Public Contacts:
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Linda Akuamoah-Boateng - Manager, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management
416-744-0066 ext 3243 * linda.akuamoa-boateng@rexdalechc.com
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Service Description:
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Program for individuals, groups, caregivers and employers to assist people living with diabetes to better manage the disease and prevent complications that can limit ones independence * refugees and newcomers are welcome
- diabetes support groups
- one-on-one counselling sessions
- meter training
- insulin starts
- community screening
- exercise programs
- nutrition and heart health presentations
- retinopathy Screening (Diabetes Eye Exams)
- foot care
In-Person, Phone and Video Appointments Available
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Doctor referral or self-referral * call office
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People with diabetes or pre-diabetes or at risk of developing diabetes
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Languages:
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English ; Italian ; Somali ; Persian
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Language Notes:
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Language interpretation is available
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Area Served:
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Toronto (Etobicoke) and area
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Last Updated:
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5/20/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=186397
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