The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre is a one-of-a-kind clinic, exclusively serving the needs of patients with Type 1 Diabetes. We support patients of all ages and work closely with their families and caregivers. We pride ourselves in meeting new patients within hours of diagnosis, providing the care, education, resources and reassurance to see them and their families safely through the tumultuous early days of this life-changing condition. We’re with our patients throughout all stages of their lives, providing care to children & adults and their caregivers, seeing teens through the transition to adulthood and working with adults through lifecycle changes such as pregnancy and into the senior years.
We offer intense clinical programming and services; based on a truly integrated and collaborative care model. Our interdisciplinary team includes Registered Nurses, Registered Dietitians, Registered Social Workers, a Registered Practical Nurse, an Administrative team and an Executive Director. We are affiliated with many physicians, both pediatric and adult, who run clinics at our Centre. Our unique services include;
· An exclusive focus on Type 1 Diabetes and continuity of care across pediatric, transition and adult stages
· 24/7 on-call clinical educator service for newly diagnosed and urgent patients
· Comprehensive school and outreach programs
· Advanced knowledge translation and education for health professionals
· Extensive patient training for pump and continuous glucose monitoring initiation and use
· Knowledgeable in all technologies related to Type 1 Diabetes
Located in the Brooklin area, just north of Whitby, The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre promotes positive integration of diabetes management into the lives of children, youth and adults and their families living in Durham Region and beyond. Please visit our website for more information: www.charleshbest.com
