Endocrinology and Diabetes

Thyroid Program – Women’s College Hospital

150 150 ScopeHub - UHN

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Telephone: 416-323-6400 x 4874
Fax: 416-323-2669
Address: 76 Grenville Street, Floor 3, Toronto, ON M5S 1B2

The Thyroid Program takes a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of various thyroid diseases. Patients with different thyroid and parathyroid conditions are assessed, this includes thyroid dysfunction (under or overactive), thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, parathyroid dysfunction, and other conditions. Our team consists of the physician and surgical specialists and clinical nurse specialists; we strive to provide you with a one-stop-shop for all of your thyroid needs at Women’s College Hospital.

Toronto Diabetes Care Connect

150 150 ScopeHub - UHN

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Toronto Diabetes Care Connect (TDCC) is a program of South Riverdale Community Health Centre (SRCHC) that provides system-level support around access to and delivery of diabetes care within the Toronto region.

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Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology – St Michael’s Hospital

150 150 ScopeHub - UHN

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Telephone: 416-867-3679
Fax: 416-867-3654
Address: 61 Queen St. East, Toronto, ON M5C2T2

We see adults with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.
We offer a specialized clinic for young adults (18-24 years of age) with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.
We offer a team-based approach to managing diabetes: endocrinologists (diabetes doctors), diabetes nurse educators, registered dietitians, social workers, chiropodists, and pharmacists.
Our team will work collaboratively with you to create an individualized care plan.
We offer individual appointments, clinics, and group classes.

Services provided
Regular appointments with an endocrinologist for an initial assessment and follow up.
One-on-one appointments with our team members (dietitian, nurse, social worker, chiropodist, pharmacist).

Diabetes Education Program – Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

150 150 ScopeHub - UHN

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Telephone: 416-480-4805
Fax: 416-480-4283
Address: 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON M4N 3M5

The program is for people who want to learn how to successfully fit diabetes into their lifestyle. By participating in our interactive individual or group sessions, you will receive practical information and the necessary tools to understand the role of nutrition, exercise, medication, and blood sugar monitoring in managing your diabetes. You will also learn to set realistic and achievable goals to fit your lifestyle.

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Child and Teen Diabetes Program – North York General Hospital

150 150 ScopeHub - UHN

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Telephone: 416-635-2575

Our Child and Teen Diabetes Education Program specialize in infants, children, and teens with Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and those who are at risk of developing diabetes.

Our program includes individual teaching, counseling, and support for children and teens with diabetes, their families, and/or caregivers. We have over 150 families in our program, with many children using insulin pumps to manage their blood sugars. We are able to test HbA1c (90-day average blood sugar) onsite and are a certified Assistive Devices Program (ADP) centre that will help you get government funding to cover some of the cost of insulin pump supplies.

Have you just been diagnosed?  Your family is starting a journey that will include many changes both now and as your child grows to be a healthy, responsible young adult. Our team is here to assist you and your family through the many ages and stages of diabetes management. Our goal is to guide you in achieving everything that a full life, without limits, includes for you and your family.

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Thyroid Diagnostic Assessment Unit (DAU) – Michael Garron Hospital

150 150 ScopeHub - UHN

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Telephone: 416-469-6580 ext. 2749
Fax: 416-469-6154

Thyroid Diagnostic Assessment Unit (Thyroid DAU) offers access to the services of a team of highly trained clinicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid lumps or tumors. Members include Surgeons, Endocrinologists, Diagnostic Imaging Specialist, Pathologists, nurses, and clerical staff. Michael Garron Hospital is affiliated with Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre. Once your family doctor sends us a referral with your test results, our Navigator will contact you and set up your first appointment usually within 2 weeks at your convenience. We will ensure your questions are answered and that you are informed of the progress of your investigation so you can make decisions about your care. If you need surgery you will have high priority. If you do not need surgery, but need further follow up we will ensure you are monitored by our endocrinologists and that your family doctor is informed.

Michael Garron Hospital Diabetes Clinic

150 150 ScopeHub - UHN

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DIRECT CONTACT NUMBER: Telephone # 416 469 6580  Ext. 6031

The Diabetes Clinic’s core team consists of endocrinologists (diabetes specialists), and certified diabetes registered nurse educator (CDE RN), registered nurses, and registered dietitians. We also enlist help from social work, chiropody, and pharmacy. We consult other physician specialties as needed including cardiologists (for the heart), ophthalmologists (for the eyes), nephrologists (for the kidneys), neurologists (for nerves), and infectious disease specialists (for infections and ulcers). We provide expert clinical management, self-care education, and ongoing support for individuals with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, in addition to pre-diabetes care.