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Type 2 Diabetes Network

Uniting communities, healthcare providers, and partners across British Columbia to support type 2 diabetes

We are here to support you to find the information that you need

Diabetes by Numbers

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Percentage of British Columbians living with diabetes or prediabetes

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 Percentage of British Columbians living with diagnosed diabetes

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Percentage expected increase in diabetes in British Columbia (2023-2033)

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What's New This Week

NEWS

Canada could adapt England’s successful diabetes prevention program to reduce rising diabetes rates, improve health outcomes, and cut long-term healthcare costs.

A new report release by McGill University Health Centre in 16 June 2025 outlines the research behind this initiative.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Finding Your Way in Teamwork workshop series, specifically designed for high-functioning teams. Whether you're a physician, nurse, midwife, nurse practitioner, mental health clinician, therapist, medical office assistant, administrator, or any healthcare team member serving rural communities - this opportunity is for you.

EVENTS

Are you interested in Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) and how they can support diabetes management? Knowing Diabetes is hosting a 30-minute webinar where Dr. Alice Cheng and Dr. Hertzel Gerstein will be discussing the intricacies of CGM readings.

Sep 5, 2025 09:00 AM via Zoom

RESOURCES

What is the Patient Safety Essentials Toolkit?
Designed and tested by Institute for Healthcare Improvement and it’s world-renowned safety experts, these nine essential tools guide your organization in improving patient safety and delivering safe, reliable care.

Download your copy here

Join our T2D Network

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Join the T2D Network to connect with a vibrant community dedicated to tackling T2D through collaboration, innovation, and shared resources. By becoming a member, you gain access through our newsletters and webinars, to research, educational resources, and opportunities for networking with experts and peers. Your involvement can make a significant impact on shaping the future of diabetes care and improving support for individuals with T2D in British Columbia.

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Our Website Statistics for April 2024 - April 2025

Unique visitors refer to the number of individual users who visit a website, while site sessions count the total number of visits, including repeat visits by the same user.

Upcoming Events

David Campbell

Dr. David Campbell is an Internal Medicine and Endocrinology specialist at the University of Calgary whose research focuses on health equity and improving diabetes care for socially disadvantaged populations.

Video Podcast: Diabetes and the Social Determinants of Health

We’ve got an exciting event coming up! Dr. David Campbell, a clinician-scientist from the University of Calgary, joins host Krista Lamb to discuss his work studying diabetes in those experiencing homelessness or food insecurity. Dr. Campbell's research considers the importance of strategies that remove structural barriers to needed healthcare. His team also looks at how to provide solutions that are empathetic and foster mutual respect. In addition, Dr. Campbell will discuss his out-of-the-box knowledge mobilization strategies, including his team's short film, Low, and the photo voice exhibit, Home Sweet Homeless.

During the recording, Dr. Campbell will answer the audience’s questions, so be sure to join us live to participate! 

👉 Post your questions ahead of time in our Forum
👉 Date: June 3, 2025 (12:00-1:00 PM PST)  
 

Stepping Stones flyer

IDEA Diabetes Stepping Stones Workshop: Spark Interest, Build Trust, and Inspire Hope

This three-day virtual workshop will ignite interest in a different way to thinking, talk and do diabetes, based upon a foundation of hope, empowerment, and equity. Participants will consider the opportunities for better outcomes and a better future for people with diabetes and how each one of us can make a difference.

This workshop is for people who are involved in healthcare and health leadership, including in Indigenous communities, and have the interest, energy, and influence to shape the community approach to diabetes.

👉 Date: May 6 -7, 2025
👉 Find out more information, the cost, and how to register here

Featured Past Events

Did you miss our vodcast? No problem, here's a short preview.

Vodcast Recap – Diabetes and the Social Determinants of Health

We had an inspiring and thought-provoking event featuring Dr. David Campbell, clinician-scientist from the University of Calgary, in conversation with host Krista Lamb. Dr. Campbell shared insights from his impactful research on diabetes care among individuals experiencing homelessness or food insecurity. The discussion highlighted the critical importance of addressing structural barriers to healthcare and implementing solutions grounded in empathy and mutual respect

Testimonials

“This is outstanding!  Great compilation of what is out there in one stop shopping!”

Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist

"This website is truly a wealth of information where people can find everything they need to help them sort out this difficult health issue."

Patient Partner

“The culturally relevant resources, especially for Indigenous communities, makes this website feel truly inclusive.”

Diabetes Practice Advisor

“Wow. I am blown away! I can share this with others in my T2D journey so they can look around at all the great things being done to support T2D .”

Patient Partner

"I think this is an excellent resource. It’s very helpful for both patients and healthcare providers."

Community Nurse

"Thank you for letting us have a voice"

Patient Partner

"You have done a great job putting a huge number of mainstream diabetes links, well organized by topics, in one place.”

Patient Partner

“This is a great website

Well done!”

Pharmacist Researcher

Become a patient partner

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Your voice matters. Join the T2D Network as a patient partner and help shape diabetes education, research, and care. Share your lived experience, collaborate with healthcare teams, and make a real difference in the lives of others.

Stay tuned for upcoming events and sign up for your Network newsletter or follow us on social media.

You can also access past event recordings, webinars, and resources on our T2D Resource Archive and Blog page.

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