For people living with diabetes, managing their condition can involve specialized equipment, ongoing education and regular support from healthcare professionals. Until recently, accessing some of those services often meant travelling outside the community to larger healthcare centres.
Now, thanks to a new initiative at Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH), patients can access specialized insulin pump therapy services closer to home.
CMH’s Diabetes Education Program has launched a new Insulin Pump Program, expanding access to advanced diabetes management technology, education and ongoing clinical support for eligible patients throughout the region. The program provides a comprehensive, coordinated approach to insulin pump therapy, allowing patients to receive assessments, education, pump initiation, troubleshooting and ongoing follow-up through CMH’s Diabetes Education Program.
Insulin pumps integrated with continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology now offer advanced automated insulin delivery (AID) systems that continuously monitor glucose levels and automatically adjust insulin delivery in response to changing glucose trends. By helping maintain glucose levels within target ranges, these systems can improve glycemic control, and support better long-term health outcomes.
While these technologies offer important benefits, they also require specialized education and ongoing support to ensure patients can use them safely and effectively. By establishing these services locally, CMH is helping reduce barriers associated with travel and access to specialized care, while giving patients the knowledge, confidence and support they need to manage their condition.
The new program is supported by a Certified Pump Trainer on staff, providing specialized expertise in insulin pump technology and continuous glucose monitoring systems. “I’m excited to bring this level of specialized diabetes care closer to home for individuals in Campbellford and surrounding communities,” said Amberley Clark, CMH’s Diabetes Education Coordinator. “With 20 years of experience in insulin pump therapy, I understand the difference that the right technology, education and ongoing support can make. I look forward to collaborating with endocrinologists across Ontario to help patients achieve greater confidence in managing their diabetes.” Amberley’s dedicated expertise allows CMH to offer patients individualized education, training and ongoing assistance as they navigate their diabetes management.
“Expanding access to specialized services is an important part of how we continue to strengthen healthcare for the communities we serve,” added Jeff Hohenkerk, President and CEO of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. “The launch of our Insulin Pump Program is another example of how our teams are identifying opportunities to bring advanced care closer to home, helping patients access the services and support they need without having to leave their community.”
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