Blue Sky Family Health Team Office685 Bloem Street, 1st Floor
North Bay, ON P1B 4Z5
Phone: (705) 475-0500Fax: (705) 475-0571 Monday – Thursday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Friday: 8:30am to 2:30pm

After Hours Clinic685 Bloem Street, 2nd Floor
North Bay, ON P1B4Z5
Phone: (705) 476-1413Fax: (705) 476-1425 Monday – Thursday: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Friday’s and Statutory Holidays: Closed
Saturday: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am to 12:00pm

Diabetes Management

The Diabetes Management Program provides patients with Type 2 diabetes education and tools to manage their diabetes.  Our Diabetes Nurse Educator assists with improving the overall health status of patients with diabetes through treatment, follow-up, and the promotion of effective self-management.

Goals;

  • To improve the overall health status and quality of life for patients diagnosed with diabetes through full comprehensive diabetic assessments
  • To improve patient self-care and awareness of optimal diabetes care
  • To prevent and delay chronic disease related to complications of diabetes

Services;

  • Comprehensive diabetic assessments: education and treatment based on clinical practice guidelines to monitor management of diabetes including retinal screening, foot care, and blood work
  • Promotion of development of self- management goals
  • Appointment also scheduled with dietitian for nutritional counselling and education