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DECNET - Diabetes Group Education

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c/o Communications Administration
955 Queen St E
Toronto, ON
M4M 3P3
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416-461-9043 ext 2370
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Fax: 416-699-9835
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Hours vary * call for details
Last update: Dec 16, 2025: Suggest an edit
Application
Registration required
Eligibility / Target Population
Adults 18 years and older with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes
Fees
Free
Languages
English ; Many other languages
Language Notes
Interpretation provided upon request
Area Served
O'Connor Dr (north) to Lakeshore Blvd (south), Don River (west) to Warden Ave (east)
Accessibility
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Description of Services:
Single or multiple sessions diabetes education classes

Services include:

Group Education Sessions (single session)
  • an introduction to diabetes
  • stress management and diabetes
  • let’s talk Insulin
  • physical activity with a physiotherapist
  • nutrition: parts 1 2
  • diabetes ABC’s
  • prediabetes

Group Education Series ( multiple sessions)
  • Chinese diabetes classes - delivered in Cantonese with Mandarin interpretation * offered twice a year in a 7 week series (meets weekly)
  • cooking group - focuses on skill development and healthy eating, no previous cooking skills required * offered 4-5 times each year and delivered over a 4 week series on a weekly basis
  • prevention of diabetes workshops - delivered in various languages and community locations * often delivered over 5-6 week series on weekly basis
Please note: Some group programs are currently on hold. Call us for information on active groups. 
Last Updated: Dec 16, 2025: Suggest an edit