Type 2 Diabetes Network
Uniting communities, healthcare providers, and partners across British Columbia to support type 2 diabetes
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Diabetes by Numbers
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Percentage of British Columbians living with diabetes or prediabetes
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What's New This Week
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.
Upcoming Events
Ian Patton PhD leverages his academic expertise and personal experience with obesity to advocate for better care, eliminate weight bias, and improve the lives of Canadians living with obesity.
Video Podcast: More Science, Less Stigma - A Conversation with Obesity Canada
We’ve got an exciting event coming up! Obesity Canada is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to eliminating weight bias and expanding access to quality, evidence-informed care. They support the development of the Canadian Adult Obesity Clinical Practice Guideline, which is recognized internationally as a leading resource in obesity management. Moderator Krista Lamb will host this discussion with Ian Patton, Director of Advocacy and Patient Engagement, about the role Obesity Canada plays in supporting healthcare providers and people with live experience of obesity.
During the recording, Ian Patton will answer the audience’s questions, so be sure to join us live to participate!
👉 Date: April 29th, 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 latest vodcast - don't worry - we've uploaded it to our YouTube Channel for you.
This month, dive into the crucial conversation surrounding Type 2 Diabetes with 'Understanding Stigma in T2D,' a compelling vodcast hosted by IHSTS and facilitated by Krista Lamb, featuring the esteemed Dr. Diane Finegood. This insightful discussion delves deep into the pervasive and often invisible burden of stigma that weighs heavily on individuals living with diabetes. It goes beyond surface-level observations, dissecting the complex web of negative beliefs and judgments that contribute to this stigma, and how these misconceptions profoundly impact the lives of those affected.
The vodcast meticulously explores the multifaceted reasons behind the persistence of stigma, unraveling the societal narratives that perpetuate harmful stereotypes. Dr. Finegood and Krista Lamb examine the significant role played by media portrayals, which often oversimplify the complexities of diabetes, and the influence of personal experiences, which can either reinforce or challenge preconceived notions.
Ultimately, "we need to change the conversation and build trust." Hear more about how we can do this.
Understanding Stigma in T2D with Diane Finegood from SFU
Testimonials
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Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Patient Partner
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Patient Partner
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Patient Partner
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Well done!”
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You can also access past event recordings, webinars, and resources on our T2D Resource Archive and Blog page.
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