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Welcome to the Durham Region Diabetes Network (DRDN)
The information is provided to you by the DRDN, a collaboration of individuals and organizations working together, to help people living with diabetes manage their disease.
The web site is for persons with diabetes and for professionals working with people who have diabetes. Our web site is always growing and changing so please feel free to browse regularly.
If you would like more information or wish to get involved please contact us.
November is Diabetes Month. Check back for additional information in the fall.
Website Updates (June 2010):
- The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre is currently looking for a Registered Nurse Type 1 Diabetes Educator. If you or someone you is interested, please download the following job posting. Deadline for applications is July 15, 2010.
- DRDN Newsletter June 2010
- !! NEW !! This version of Living with Diabetes for the Chronic Kidney Disease was created to address the unique needs of this group. Close to 50% of all people living with chronic kidney disease also have diabetes. Care plans for chronic kidney disease and diabetes are confusing at best with conflicting information regarding diet and other areas. This guide addresses all of those issues to provide a clear direction for the person managing both diabetes and CKD.
- If you are interest in learning more about diabetes consider attending one of our Living Well With Diabetes programs or one of our Suppor Groups. Click on the link below for more details.
- Do you have questions about nutrition and healthy eating? Connect to a Registered Dietitian for Free! 1-877-510-5102, EatRight Ontario
- Do you have diabetes or want to lose weight? Then let us help you! We are registered dietitians and certified diabetes educators who specialize in meal planning. Our unique website features weekly meal plans (including the accompanying recipes and grocery list), nutrition and health fact sheets, recipe database and much more. It’s like having a dietitian in your home! For more information visit http://www.mymealplan.ca.
- FREE "Living a Healthy Life" workshop series.Would you like to feel better and do more of the activities you enjoy? Would you like to make changes around diet or exercise but you don't know where to start? Do you live with chronic pain, fatigue, or depression? Would you like to learn strategies for better managing medications and communicating with your doctor? This program is for you!
- The Diabetes Control For Life program is a free, 24-week lifestyle management program that provides you with powerful tools specifically designed to help you manage your diabetes. Register FREE online at www.diabetescontrolforlife.ca
- Living with Diabetes, What you should know. The second edition of this valuable resource is now available at all Diabetes Education Centres in Durham region. To view the PDF file, please click on the icon below.
- Recipes - Just in time for summer. Why not enjoy some light dips, pasta salad and wraps.