About Us

When Marie was diagnosed with adult onset diabetes, she knew her life was going to change dramatically. Alone and afraid, she wasn’t sure how she would cope. Her doctor referred her to the Youville Centre, where a dedicated team of professionals including nurses, dieticians and a counsellor, provided Marie with the information and resources she needed to face her future.

There when she needed it.

That’s how Marie describes the Youville Diabetes Centre, a not-for-profit community health agency established to enhance the health of individuals, families and communities.

We’re Unique

Youville Diabetes Centre is the only diabetes self-management education centre in Winnipeg that provides regular one-on-one day and evening appointments for clients. The Centre also provides group diabetes education sessions.

The Centre offers a regional program in a central location for all Winnipeggers to access. The Centre is five minutes from downtown and easily reached by bus or car. There is ample free parking for clients and their families.

Mental Health is an important part of diabetes treatment. The Youville Diabetes Centre is one of only two sites in Winnipeg that include a mental health counsellor in the core diabetes education team. Youville’s unique approach to wellness attends to the mind, body and spirit.

The Centre is actively involved in mentoring health professionals and encourages industry and on-site student placements as well as off-site tutorials and workshops. Examples include University of Manitoba Nursing, Medical and Nutrition Practicum students, the Manitoba Partnership Dietetic Education Program, and Risk Factor and Complication Assessment training workshops.