Diabetes Clinics and Education Centres (DEC Adult Diabetes Services) - Victoria

Provided by Island Health

Provide education and support to people living with or at risk of diabetes.
All Diabetes Education Centres have modified our service delivery in order to support physical distancing and safe patient care.
  • All referrals will receive a phone call to determine the support needed.
  • Clients will receive phone consults and will receive education resources by email.
  • MyVirtualVisit, a secure video solution allowing clients to use their personal smartphone, tablet or computer, will be available.
Does not see Pediatrics or Gestational Diabetes.


The Diabetes Education Centre provides Pre-Diabetes, Diabetes group and individual education: diet and lifestyle self-management; medication review/consultation, insulin start/adjustment, blood glucose monitoring training and certification, insulin pump training, continuous glucose monitoring training, carbohydrate counting, and foot care.
The clinic provides Individual or followup appointments, classes and group sessions and drop in.
Drop in is only Wed 1:30-3:30pm.

250-370-8322 (Victoria - RJH)

Website: https://www.islandhealth.ca/our...

Royal Jubilee Hospital - 1952 Bay Street, Victoria, British Columbia

When calling expect to receive voicemail and to leave a message. Calls will be returned. Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday to Friday.

250-370-8322 (Victoria - VGH)

Victoria General Hospital - 1 Hospital Way, Victoria, British Columbia

VGH outreach clinic every Monday, except Holidays. Located in Gestational Clinic. Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Mondays ONLY.

250-370-8322 (Saanichton)

2170 Mt Newton Xrd, Saanichton, British Columbia, V8M 2B2

Outreach clinic at Peninsula Health Unit every 2nd Friday. Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Fridays ONLY.

Service is available in Cantonese, English, French, Mandarin, and Punjabi.

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Self-referral
  • Health professional referral
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Availability

Service area: Saanich, Victoria

Service Types Provided
Education
    Ways to Access
    • Provided 1:1 in-person

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