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In the Pediatric Diabetes Education Program, we help children with diabetes and their families learn how to cope with and manage their diabetes. Our healthcare team is composed of a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Pediatricians, Nurse Educators, a Registered Dietitian, a Social Worker, and a Child Life Specialist.

This multi-disciplinary team provides timely education and support to children and their families, with re-education as the child develops. Clinic visits are scheduled every three to four months. Screening and education to prevent complications are based on the Clinical Practice Guidelines of the Canadian Diabetes Association. We keep in close contact with the child's family physician.

The Pediatric Diabetes Education Program at the Hotel Dieu Hospital accepts referrals of children newly and previously diagnosed with diabetes. Sources of referral to the Pediatric Diabetes Education Program include:

  • Emergency Rooms
  • Outpatient Clinics
  • Community Physicians and Pediatricians
  • Canadian Diabetes Association
  • Other centres
  • Families (you may call us yourself)
Other Services
  • 24 hour telephone consultation and advice concerning diabetes management
  • Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion (Insulin Pump Therapy)
  • Intensive management
  • Hemoglobin A1C by "finger poke" – immediate results
Community Outreach

Our Nurse Educator will provide education about diabetes for students and staff of area schools and daycare facilities upon request.

For information or assistance, please call Nurse Educator Jo-Ann Koster at (613) 544-3400, ext. 3162.

Religious Hospitallers of Saint Joseph of the Hotel Dieu of Kingston
HOTEL DIEU HOSPITAL, 166 BROCK STREET, KINGSTON, ON, CANADA, K7L 5G2
Telephone: (613) 544-3310

Thank you for your interest in the Hotel Dieu Hospital. The information provided is general in nature. Specific health care questions are best discussed with your family physician who is aware of your personal health.

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