November: Diabetes Awareness Month

Ruth, a 69-year-old Simcoe resident, has been living with Type 2 diabetes for over 20 years. Before joining the Haldimand Norfolk Diabetes Program at Norfolk General Hospital five years ago, she struggled with her weight, felt pain in her knees and feet after a walk around the block and was on multiple medications. Since joining the program, she has learned a new way of eating and the importance of exercise. She has lost 100 pounds, can walk comfortably, is on a lower dose of medication for blood pressure, and no longer needs medication to control her blood sugar. Ruth talks about her experience and how the program has changed her life in the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant LHIN Voices in the Community video: https://youtu.be/R-BTEMdDy0I

Our services are free and our open referral policy means anyone can refer to us even you.

Our caring team of certified diabetes nurse and dietitian educators will help you make a realistic plan to successfully manage your blood sugar levels to live healthy with diabetes.

By learning how your meals, activity level, blood glucose testing and medications control your blood sugar levels YOU can set your goals to ensure the plan is right you.

Top row: Left - Right: Pat Hiebert RN,

Cindy Gekiere RN (Program Coordinator),

and Esther Lessard RN and Anita Addison RN

Bottom row: Left - Right: Beth Hodgins-Clerk,

Melanie Watts-Clerk, Jessica Brown RD,

Bridget Whebby RD, and Jaime Anderson RD.

About Us

The Haldimand Norfolk Diabetes Program team provides information, counselling, and support for adults with diabetes, prediabetes, low risk gestational diabetes, and those who are at risk for diabetes in the communities & surrounding areas of Simcoe, Hagersville and Dunnville. We are available for both outpatient and in hospital appointments.

We offer both private and group appointments based on how you feel most comfortable learning.

Healthcare Provider Referral Form

Printable Referral form (ENG)

Demande de consultation (FR)

Other Services

Provide blood glucose meters and training for use
Outpatient & Inpatient diabetes medication and insulin start – up and adjustment
Presentations off-site to the healthcare community
Monthly Evening Drop-In Meetings in Simcoe, Hagersville and Dunnville-(Evening Meeting Final Schedule 2016.doc ) click to view
Community and Healthcare Provider Diabetes Awareness Events in November throughout the Haldimand & Norfolk Counties. Save the date!- November 9, 2016 –Greens at Renton in Renton Ontario- click to view more information
Annual Sugar Scoop Newsletter loaded with the latest diabetes information -click to view