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
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What's New This Week
EVENTS
Charting the Course for Hospital at Home: A Lunch and Learn Workshop Series
Every third Tuesday of every month, 10AM PST
Join Hospital at Home and learn more about technologies leveraged in this model of care, and explore ways to ensure its ability to last and grow. Engage in discussions with individuals with similar interests to shape the future of health care!
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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Upcoming Events
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)
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.
April Vodcast Recap – More Science, Less Stigma: A Conversation with Obesity Canada
Krista Lamb had a insightful conversation with Ian Patton, Director of Advocacy and Patient Engagement at Obesity Canada. They talked about the organization's mission to fight weight bias and improve access to quality, evidence-based obesity care. Ian also shared insights on the Canadian Adult Obesity Clinical Practice Guideline, a key resource in obesity management and its connection to T2D.
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
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.
Check out our latest blog posts to stay updated on the newest insights, trends, and information in diabetes care.
