Diabetes Program

 If you are living with diabetes or at risk of developing diabetes, the Provincial Diabetes Program can provide you with education, support and management advice.

What can the Provincial Diabetes Program do for me?

The Diabetes Program can offer you information and support on:

• Getting Started Classes – if you are new to diabetes
• ‘At Risk’ Classes – if you are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes or have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes
• Individual Assessment and Counseling – for people with diabetes of all ages
• Insulin Instruction – help if you are beginning insulin injections and how to adjust insulin doses
• Insulin pump assessment, education and ongoing support – for all ages

Will I need a referral?

Your family physician/nurse practitioner may refer you or you can call a Provincial Diabetes Program clinic in your area to make an appointment. You will need updated lab work to help you work with the diabetes team to determine if you are meeting your targets.

If you do not have a family physician/nurse practitioner, you may need to call Maple to ask for updated lab work and a referral to see the Diabetes Educator. Learn more about how to register with Maple. 

How can I get help with my diabetes expenses?

The Diabetes Drug Program provides assistance with the cost of approved medications and supplies including insulin products, oral medications, urine-testing materials and blood glucose test strips.

The Insulin Pump Program provides assistance with the cost of approved insulin pumps and supplies for people who are living with type 1 diabetes.

Where can I learn more about diabetes?

Videos from Diabetes Canada to support your learning:

Visit Diabetes Canada for basic diabetes management introductory videos.

Scan the QR code with your mobile device.

Extra Resources:

Visit Diabetes Canada's resource list for access to helpful handouts.

Scan the QR code with your mobile device.

Connect with Diabetes Canada for live Q&A sessions. You can ask any questions you may have.

Visit the link and register for a session that suits your schedule.

Scan the QR code with your mobile device.

How can I contact the Provincial Diabetes Program?

Souris & Montague Diabetes Program
Montague Health Centre
407 MacIntyre Avenue
Montague, PE   C0A 1R0

Telephone:  (902) 838-0787
Fax:  (902) 838-0986

Queens Diabetes Education Centre
(Queens General Diabetes Referrals)
15 Brackley Point Road
Charlottetown, PE   C1A 6Y1

Telephone:  (902) 569-7562
Fax:  (902) 368-6936

Queens Specialty Diabetes Program 
(Insulin Pumps & Pregnancy Referrals)
161 St. Peter's Road
Charlottetown, PE   C1A 7N8

Telephone:  (902) 368-4959
Fax:  (902) 894-0321

Pediatric and Young Adult Diabetes Program
15 Brackley Point Road
Charlottetown, PE   C1A 6Y1
Telephone:  (902) 569-7562
Fax:  (902) 368-6936

East Prince Diabetes Program
516 MacEwan Road
Summerside, PE   C1N 5K4

Telephone:  (902) 724-5031
Fax:  (902) 374-1656

West Prince Diabetes Program
O'Leary Health Centre
14 MacKinnon Drive
O'Leary, PE   C0B 1V0

Telephone:  (902) 726-1410 
Fax:  (902) 859-3922

For current information about diabetes, contact:
Diabetes Canada  
PEI Regional Office
PO Box 188
Charlottetown, PE   C1A 7K4

Telephone:  (902) 894-3195
Toll-free:  1-800-884-4232
Fax:  (902) 940-7166