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What We Do

Diabetes affects 9 million people in Canada. With good control and proper management of diabetes, many complications can be delayed or prevented. Early awareness of blood glucose levels and healthy changes can reverse or slow the progression of diabetes and help prevent serious problems.

Our program combines exercise, education and healthy lifestyle behaviour changes. You will receive:

  • An initial assessment with a doctor, followed by a fitness assessment
  • An individualized exercise program based on your fitness level
  • Education to support your understanding of diabetes and the importance of a healthy lifestyle
  • Great support from your peers in the program and our interprofessional team of doctors, nurses, kinesiologists, dietitians, a psychologist and a social worker

Providing a Safe, Personalized Program

You will begin the program with a cardio-pulmonary exercise assessment. This measures your cardiovascular fitness. We will then create a personalized program of exercise based on your functional abilities and personal goals.

You will attend 1 supervised exercise class a week, which includes a warm-up and stretching routine, aerobic exercise (walking, stationary cycling or elliptical machine), resistance training and an interactive educational session. We also offer peer-to-peer support.

You will be encouraged to carry out your own exercise program at home 4 more times per week and to keep a weekly exercise diary to help you progress. Exercise staff will work closely with you to help you advance your exercise and achieve your goals.

All education is supported by the Diabetes College – Living and Thriving with Diabetes.

Services

  • Supervised weekly group exercise classes with individualized training
  • Group and individual nutritional counselling
  • Group and individual psychosocial support
  • Education and group discussion sessions
  • Cardiopulmonary (heart and lungs) exercise assessment at the start and the midpoint of the program and at discharge
  • Alumni programs

Education Sessions

Along with individual exercise, nutrition and psychosocial support, we offer group education sessions, which include:

  • The benefits of exercise
  • Managing risk factors for chronic disease
  • Goal setting
  • Targets for diabetes control
  • Exercise safety/exercise in hot and cold weather
  • Emotional well-being
  • How food affects blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar
  • Understanding food labels
  • Foot care
  • Sleep apnea
  • Understanding diabetes medicines
  • Resources for after graduation

How to Prepare

Learn more about what you can expect when you have a clinic appointment.​​

Materials and Resources to Help You

Toronto Rehab is dedicated to the role of educating staff, patients and families. Whether you want to make sense of your condition or learn more about general health topics that matter to you most, our resources can help you find the information you are looking for.

Top Health Information Links

Visit the Health e-University for more information on preventing and managing chronic disease.

Resources from the Patient & Family Education Program

Visit our Health Information section to find dedicated resources to help you understand your condition. Find the information you're looking for.​

Meet Our Team

Our patients benefit from the expertise of a wide range of skilled rehabilitation professionals who work together. Each member contributes specialized knowledge to the care we provide.

Depending on your needs, you may work with the following rehabilitation team members:

  • Dietitians
  • Exercise rehabilitation supervisors
  • Exercise leaders
  • Lab technicians
  • Nurse or nurse practitioner
  • Physicians
  • Psychologist
  • Social worker​
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