Visiting the Diabetes Clinic

Diabetes Resources - Visiting the Diabetes Clinic

Where are we located?

The Children's Hospital of Western Ontario is located on Commissioners Road East, London, Ontario.

The Paediatric Medical Day Unit (PMDU) is located on the 4th floor, Zone E (Formerly Westminster Tower).

The Physicians' offices are located in Zone E (Formerly Westminster Tower) 6th floor, B wing, Room E6-220.

To Get the Most out of Your Visits ...

Before clinic

write down your questions

write down significant changes since your last visit

keep your diary (blood sugars, insulin doses, food intake) up to date

check your supplies for the number of repeats left on the prescriptions and write down what you need refills for

For each clinic visit, please bring all your meters and your diabetes log book.

During clinic

let the unit clerk staff know who you need to see

ask questions

let us know if our suggestions will not work

write down answers to your questions

ask about upcoming programs, new developments

ask the physician for any needed prescriptions for diabetes supplies

After clinic

list the changes that were recommended

make the changes

inform the doctor/ nurse/ dietitian/ social worker about the results of the changes as needed

inform family members of the changes being made

contact your diabetes nurse or doctor if you have any concerns or questions

Common Tests

Most blood work can be done by finger pick.
Please let the diabetes team know if your child is highly anxious about having blood work done.

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