Giving you the EDGE on Diabetes
The Diabetes Education, Digital Guidance & Empowerment (EDGE) program is a new platform being developed by the Pediatric Diabetes Education Centre to further patient & family education & understanding.
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All About Us
The Pediatric Diabetes Education Centre (PDEC) at the Stollery Children's Hospital provides specialized diabetes care for children and youth under 18 years of age. Serving families across Edmonton, northern Alberta, Nunavut, and the Northwest Territories, our multidisciplinary team supports children from diagnosis through adolescence with medical care, education, nutrition support, diabetes technology, and ongoing follow-up.
The Teddy Bear Booklet
YOUR GUIDE TO MANAGING TYPE ONE DIABETES
The Teddy Bear Booklet is your guide to managing type 1 diabetes. Written by diabetes experts at PDEC, this guide covers the essential information you need to know to help manage type 1 diabetes.
What to Expect at PDEC
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You’ll receive three half-days of diabetes education.
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You’ll meet with a doctor to discuss the diagnosis and treatment.
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Your long-term diabetes care will be supported by the PDEC team.
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You’ll receive ongoing educational support.
The diabetes team at the Stollery Pediatric Diabetes Education Centre (PDEC) work together with families to provide support for individuals living with childhood diabetes. Our team of doctors, dietitians, nurse educators, clerks, and social workers are here to support your family.
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Correction Insulin and Hyperglycemia
Learn the symptoms of high blood glucose and the important steps to take when blood glucose levels are high such as when to test ketones and how to give a correction dose.
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Injection Ketone Guidelines
Positive ketones are a warning sign that your child’s body does not have enough insulin. Learn about ketone testing and steps to take if ketones are positive on injection therapy.
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Pump Ketone Guidelines
Positive ketones are a warning sign that your child’s body does not have enough insulin. Learn about ketone testing and steps to take if ketones are positive on pump therapy.
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Hypoglycemia Guidelines
Learn symptoms of low blood glucose and how to treat a low blood sugar with fast acting sugar.
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Nasal Glucagon
Learn how to give nasal glucagon in the event of a severe low blood sugar.
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Illness Management
Learn how to manage diabetes during illness. Review when to check blood glucose and ketones, how to stay hydrated, what to eat and how to adjust insulin doses.
Contact Us
For general inquiries, please call us during operating hours. This website is not for medical emergencies. Please contact your local healthcare provider for any medical emergencies.