The CCDC is a regional program designed for patients with sub-optimal glycemic control and co-morbidities that make diabetes management challenging. Our multi-disciplinary team offers a single point of access for specialized diabetes care.
Centre For Complex Diabetes Care Referral Form
Patients will be discharged back to their Primary Care Provider when identified concerns are stable
Referral Criteria
- Recurrent sub-optimal glycemic management
(A1C over 9%, severe hypoglycemia)
PLUS
- 2 or more additional chronic conditions
(Mental Health, Neuropathy, Retinopathy, Cardiovascular Disease, Nephropathy, Peripheral Arterial Disease etc)
OR
- Other barriers that challenge self management (financial, difficulty accessing care)
OR
- Medical conditions that impact on management (COPD, Malignancy or other)
Who will the patient see?
- Endocrinologist
- Nurse Practitioner
- Diabetes Nurse Educator
- Registered Dietitian who deals with diabetes issues
- Pharmacist
- Social Worker
At a single point of access. This will eliminate numerous appointments to different health professionals
Case Management
The Nurse Practitioner manages each patient so duplications in service are eliminated and the patient is given the option to access additional supports (ie access to Trillium Health Insurance, Wound Clinic).
Once the patient's A1C has improved they are discharged back to their Primary Care Practitioner and Diabetes Education Centre.
How is the service accessed?
- Referral by a physician. However if a health care professional sends a referral we will try to obtain a referral from the Primary Health Care Provider
- Call the Nurse Practitioner, Diabetes Nurse Educator, or Registered Dietitian if you would like further information
Centre For Complex Diabetes Care
2250 Bovaird Drive East, Suite 302
Brampton, ON, L6R 3J7
P: 905-494-2260
F: 905-595-2863