Certified Diabetes Education (CDE) Program
Personalized Diabetes Care
Education & Support
Managing diabetes doesn’t have to be overwhelming. At SimpliCare Medical Clinics, our Certified Diabetes Educators (CDEs) provide expert guidance to help you understand your condition, improve your blood sugar control, and build healthy habits that last.
Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Prediabetes, or Gestational Diabetes, our team works with you to create a personalized care plan that fits your lifestyle.
Why Choose SimpliCare?
At SimpliCare, we believe education is one of the most effective treatments for diabetes.
Our Certified Diabetes Educators provide practical, evidence-based guidance that empowers you to confidently manage your health while reducing your risk of long-term complications.
Our program focuses on:
- Individualized diabetes education
- Healthy eating and meal planning
- Medication education and management
- Blood sugar monitoring
- Physical activity recommendations
- Weight management
- Long-term lifestyle support
How Our Certified Diabetes Educators Can Help
Blood Sugar Monitoring
Learn how to monitor your blood glucose levels, understand your target ranges, and recognize patterns that can help improve your diabetes management.
Medication Education
Understand how your diabetes medications work, including insulin and injectable medications, when to take them, and how they support your treatment plan.
Nutrition & Meal Planning
Receive practical nutrition advice, healthy meal planning strategies, grocery shopping tips, portion guidance, and information on carbohydrate management.
Physical Activity
Learn how exercise affects blood sugar levels and receive recommendations for safe, effective physical activity that fits your lifestyle.
Lifestyle Coaching
Develop sustainable habits that improve your overall health, including stress management, sleep, weight management, and long-term diabetes success.
Group Diabetes Education Sessions
Our Certified Diabetes Educators lead interactive small-group education sessions designed to provide practical knowledge in a supportive environment.
During each session you'll learn:
- Understanding your diabetes diagnosis
- Blood sugar monitoring techniques
- Healthy eating strategies
- Medication management
- Preventing diabetes complications
- Goal setting and healthy habits
- Opportunity to ask questions
- Support from others managing diabetes
Sessions are educational, welcoming, and designed to give you confidence in managing your diabetes every day.
Who Can Benefit?
Our program is ideal for individuals with
Type 2 Diabetes
Whether newly diagnosed or managing diabetes for years, we'll help you better understand your condition.
Type 1 Diabetes
Receive education on insulin management, blood sugar monitoring, nutrition, and lifestyle.
Prediabetes
Learn how healthy lifestyle changes can reduce your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.
Gestational Diabetes
Receive education and support throughout your pregnancy to help protect both you and your baby.
Newly Diagnosed Diabetes
We'll help you understand your diagnosis and build confidence from day one.
Ongoing Diabetes Support
Need a refresher? We're here to help whenever your treatment changes or you have new questions.
What You'll Learn
Our Certified Diabetes Educators provide education on:
- Understanding diabetes
- Blood sugar targets
- Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs)
- Healthy eating
- Reading nutrition labels
- Carbohydrate counting
- Medication management
- Insulin administration
- Physical activity
- Sick day management
- Preventing complications
- Weight management
- Stress management
- Goal setting
Benefits of Diabetes Education
Research consistently shows that diabetes education helps patients:
- Improve blood sugar control
- Reduce the risk of diabetes complications
- Increase confidence managing diabetes
- Improve medication adherence
- Develop healthier eating habits
- Improve quality of life
- Reduce diabetes-related hospitalizations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a cost?
Most diabetes education services are covered for eligible Ontario patients. Our team will review your eligibility when booking.
How long are the sessions?
Group education sessions are typically 30 minutes in length.
Can I attend more than once?
Yes. Diabetes education is an ongoing process, and follow-up sessions may be recommended depending on your needs and treatment goals.
Can family members attend?
Family members or caregivers may be able to attend certain sessions. Please ask our team when booking.
Do I need a referral?
A physician referral may be required depending on your situation. Contact us and we’ll help determine what is needed.
What should I bring?
Please bring:
- Your health card
- Current medication list
- Blood sugar records (if available)
- Questions you’d like answered
Physician Referral
Participation in the Certified Diabetes Education Program may require a referral from your family physician or healthcare provider.
If you are already a SimpliCare patient, simply speak with your physician to determine whether this program is right for you.
If you are not currently a patient at SimpliCare, contact us and our team can help guide you through the referral process.
Ready to Take Control of Your Diabetes?
Our Certified Diabetes Educators are here to help you understand your condition, improve your health, and build confidence in managing diabetes.
Whether you're newly diagnosed or looking for additional support, we're here to help every step of the way.
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