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Endocrinology Support in the Toronto Region

Endocrinology Referral Information (Toronto Region)

Diabetes Canada recommends that adults with Type 1 Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes, or Type 2 Diabetes (if pregnant, planning pregnancy or medically complex) have the support of a diabetes specialist (e.g. endocrinologist).

How to refer to endocrinology (Toronto Region)

Children and youth < 18 years old:

  • If newly diagnosed, send to the nearest ED or immediately page the pediatrician at your closest hospital
  • With established diabetes requesting referral for transfer of care or second opinion, please direct the referral to the nearest PDEP according to the Pediatric Diabetes Network Directory
  • With prediabetes, please direct the referral to the nearest PDEP (see Pediatric Diabetes Network Directory)

Adults

For those 18 years of age or older a referral can be made to an endocrinologist working in a team-based endocrinology/diabetes centre (see table below for more information on how to refer) or to a community-based endocrinologist (see the College of Physicians and Surgeons website for more information).

Team-based endocrinology/diabetes clinics (Toronto Region)

For pregnancy/preconception support it is important to ensure that the hospital where the endocrinology referral is made aligns with the location of prenatal care & delivery support.

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Organization (alphabetical)
(Diabetes Education Center -DEC)
Endocrinology Information
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DEC Services:
Pregnancy & Diabetes Support
DEC Services:
Youth/Adult Transition Support
Other Specialized DEC Services
More InformationLMC Diabetes & Endocrinology
(Mid-Toronto & Downtown Toronto)
Referrals can be made either:
  • specifically to one of the endocrinologists or
  • generally to "endocrinology."
GDM - Yes Yes
  • Pharmacist
  • Group workshops
More InformationMichael Garron Hospital – Toronto East Health Network
(Diabetes Care)
Referrals can be made either:
  • specifically to one of the endocrinologists or
  • generally to "endocrinology."
Yes

Diabetes in Pregnancy & GDM Clinic

Yes
  • T1DM peer support
  • Insulin pump - Adult ADP site
More InformationMount Sinai Hospital
(Leadership Sinai Centre for Diabetes)
Referrals can be made either:
  • specifically to one of the endocrinologists or
  • generally to "endocrinology."
Yes: Pre-pregnancy, pregnancy & gestational diabetesYes
  • Insulin pump/sensors support
More InformationScarborough Health Network Diabetes Education CentreReferrals can be made either:
  • specifically to one of the endocrinologists or
  • generally to "endocrinology."

Physician referral required

YesYes
  • Insulin pump support
  • More InformationSt. Joseph’s Health Centre Toronto
    (Diabetes Outpatient Clinic)
    Referrals can be made either:
    • specifically to one of the endocrinologists or
    • generally to "endocrinology."
    YesNo
    • Chiropodist
    • Social worker
    • Insulin pump support
    More InformationSt. Michael’s Hospital
    (Kidney and Metabolism Program)
    Referrals are made to diabetes clinic and from there will be assigned to a specific endocrinologistYesYes
    • Group classes
    • Insulin pump program
    • Blood glucose sensors
    More InformationSunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
    (SUNDEC)
    Referrals can be made either:
    • specifically to one of the endocrinologists or
    • generally to "endocrinology."
    *Individuals can self-refer to SUNDEC (RN & RD appointments), though referral is needed to see an endocrinologist
    YesYes
    • Group classes
    • Insulin pump support
    More InformationUniversity Health Network
    (Endocrinology Clinics)
    Referrals must be made specifically to one of the endocrinologists
    (general endocrinology referrals are NOT accepted)
    NoYes
    • Insulin pump support
    • Post-transplant management
    • Steroid-induced hyperglycemia management during chemotherapy
    • Foot care
    • Preconception support
    More InformationWomen’s College Hospital
    (Centre for Integrated Diabetes Care)
    Referrals can be made either:
    • specifically to one of the endocrinologists or
    • generally to "endocrinology."
    Yes Yes
    • Insulin pump support
    Find out more about what support is available to those living with diabetes
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