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.
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 children and youth up to age 19 who are living with type 1 diabetes.
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
Queen East Diabetes Program
Sherwood Business Centre
161 St. Peter's Road
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Telephone: (902) 368-4959
Fax: (902) 894-0321
Queen West Diabetes Program
Four Neighborhoods Health Centre
152 St. Peter's Road
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Telephone: (902) 569-7562
Fax: (902) 368-6936
East Prince Diabetes Program
Harbourside Health Centre
243 Heather Moyse Drive
Summerside, PE C1N 5R1
Telephone: (902) 432-2600
Fax: (902) 432-2610
West Prince Diabetes Program
O'Leary Health Centre
14 MacKinnon Drive
O'Leary, PE C0B 1V0
Telephone: (920) 859-3929
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
Fax: (902) 940-7166
General Inquiries
Health PEI
16 Garfield Street
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Phone: 902-368-6130
Fax: 902-368-6136
Media Inquiries
Phone: 902-368-6135
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency department.
If you are unsure what to do about a health issue or if you need health information, call 8-1-1.
