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PEI Diabetes Strategy 2014-2017
The PEI Diabetes Strategy 2014-2017 focuses on three overarching priority areas: enhanced prevention, detection and management of diabetes.
Passport to Health - Tips and Tools for Healthy Living
The Passport to Health provides helpful tips and tools for healthy living to reduce your risk of health problems that can lead to chronic disease.
Walk-in Clinics
Should I go to a walk-in clinic? Walk-in clinics provide non-urgent care at locations across the province. If you’re sick, call your family doctor or nurse practitioner (primary care provider) first. If you don't have a family doctor, visit a walk-in clinic nearest you or if you...
Gender Confirming Surgery Prior Approval Request Form
Gender confirming surgery is insured under PEI Medicare when prior authorization has been obtained from Health PEI. Your family physician or nurse practitioner will need to complete this form and provide the necessary attachments to Health PEI's Out-of-Province Coordinator.
Preventing type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes. It occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or the body cannot properly use the insulin that is released. Am I at risk for developing type 2 diabetes? Type 2 diabetes can occur without you knowing it, so it is...
Provincial Patient Registry – Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Health PEI asking me to update my information? We want to make sure the information we have is accurate so we can match you or your household with a family doctor or nurse practitioner as efficiently as possible. Even if nothing has changed, confirming your details helps...
Diabetes - What you need to know
What is diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic disease in which your body is unable to produce insulin or properly use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that controls the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Diabetes leads to high blood glucose levels, which can damage...