Diabetes Clinic 

Contact Information

To book an appointment at this clinic, please call (905) 521-5093 or (905) 521-2100, ext. 75093.
or
You can fax your referral to (905) 521-5056
Location: 2G Clinic at McMaster University Medical Centre
(beside Information Desk main floor)

What services do we provide?

• Outpatient clinical service for children with diabetes

• Diabetic Day Care

• Assessment and treatment of pediatric diabetes

• Education to manage diabetes

• Child Life Services

• Social Work Services and referrals to child/adolescent specialty services as needed

Referral process

·         The referral process is made through a direct referral from a pediatrician or family doctor to a specialist.

·         Referrals can be faxed directly to clinic.

Referral Forms can be accessed here:  PDF |  MS Word  (Right-Click and select 'Save Target As')

Clinic hours

The clinic hours are Monday to Friday (closed on holidays)

·         8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

·         1:00 to 4:30 p.m.

Urgent referrals

The clinics are not for emergencies. If your child needs to be seen on an urgent basis, please contact your family doctor or go to your local emergency department. 

Changing your appointment

Please contact us as soon as possible, if you need to change your child's appointment or cancel the appointment.

Important

If your child has a communicable disease such as Chicken Pox or has been in contact with someone with Chicken Pox, please call the clinic before you come to the hospital

What should you bring to the clinic?

• Health Card for your child - the Ministry of Health requires us to validate your health card
• Any x-rays or letters from doctor
• Meter or logbook
• List of supplies requiring prescription
• Any notes or questions that you may have

Interdisciplinary team

Dr. VanderMeulen

Dr. McAssey

Dr. Holland

Dr. Punthakee

Team Includes:  Nurses, Dietitians, Child Life Specialist, Social Worker

Our philosophy 

Our philosophy is family-centered care. We strive to provide the best care possible.

Resources

On-line educational materials available through the HHSC Patient Education Link.

The Family Resource Library is located in the 3F clinic.  Volunteer staff are available to help families find information about their child's health or illness.  Pamphlets, books, and resources on internet are available.

Quality Control

Every six months we survey families to ask your perceptions of care.

If you have any concerns please contact Paul Agar, Clinical Manager.