They become the core of the team through diabetes education offered by diabetes educators, themselves educated through the Canadian Diabetes Association, such as the Peace Health Region's Raymond, Sally Barkwell, Helen Strachan Patricia Bacon and Dorothy Dillman. Diabetes educators can be from many medical disciplines, including physicians, she says. They become experts in different aspects. Certainly the dietitian is more expert in the diet and the nurse is more expert on what the monitors are and the doctor may be more expert on the new treatment. But, we all work together to help the patient.
Peace River is really fortunate.
It is wonderful that they now have diabetes educators in Manning and McLennan. Days and times may vary in McLennan and Manning. The new Peace River Community Health Centre Open House is Friday, May 25, 2-8 p.m. Take the opportunity to tour one of the most modern facilities in Alberta.