Diabetes Health Thunder Bay (DHTB)

We are a program of St. Joseph's Care Group and a member of the Northern Diabetes Health Network (NDHN) and the Network of Ontario Diabetes Pediatric Programs (NOPDP).We hope that the content of this site will introduce you to our programs. This program is offered through physician referral or referral from any health care provider. You can also access this program by self referral.

Who are we?

Diabetes Health Thunder Bay is a group of diabetes clinicians who are specially trained nurses and dietitians.

Why come and see us?

The Registered Nurses and Dietitians who work as diabetes clinicians can teach you how to manage diabetes.

Our Programs

Pediatric Diabetes

The Pediatrics and diabetes program offers education and clinic services to families of children and teens with diabetes

Pregnancy Program

This program is available to pregnant women with diabetes and those women who develop diabetes during their pregnancy.

Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in Adults

This program runs for all adults with diabetes who need education and support.

First Nations and Diabetes

A team of nurse and dietitian provides a First nations cultural based program for those who have diabetes and are First nations.

Diabetes Counseling Services

Counseling services are available for people with diabetes struggling with stress and coping issues

Prediabetes Program

This is a program which offers classes for those who are high risk for diabetes and would like to learn how to prevent it.