Type 2 Diabetes Network
Passionate change-makers working together to design a different future for people living with Type 2 diabetes in BC.
What is the T2D Network?
The Type 2 Diabetes Network is a collaborative group of healthcare professionals, researchers, organizations, and institutions working together to address Type 2 diabetes and overcome gaps in care and services in the community.
Led by the Institute for Health System Transformation & Sustainability, we support health professionals, individuals and communities to prevent and manage T2D through shared knowledge, strong partnerships, and accessible resources across British Columbia.
At the T2D Network, our mission is to transform the approach to Type 2 diabetes care and prevention from a reactive, after-the-fact system to a proactive, preventative model. We are committed to building a learning health system that fosters continuous improvement and innovation within community care.
What we do
Patient Engagement
Patient Engagement
Linking Communities
Linking Communities
Connecting Populations
Supporting Research
Our approach to patient engagement is centered around fostering meaningful partnerships and empowering individuals to manage their health effectively.
We strengthen community ties and enhance service integration to build a comprehensive support system for diabetes prevention and care.
We connect diverse populations and healthcare systems to ensure that our efforts in diabetes prevention and care are impactful and far-reaching.
We advance the field of diabetes prevention and management through our support of research, aiming to bring innovative solutions to the forefront.
What Sets Us Apart
We raise awareness about Type 2 diabetes, its risk factors, and prevention strategies through webinars, dialogue days, and research reports.
Awareness
We facilitate communication and collaboration among healthcare providers, researchers, and institutions involved in diabetes care and research.
Collaboration
Our Values
Adaptability
We enable rapid adaptation and evolution to meet the needs of our partners, both now and in the future.
Participatory Leadership
Our leadership is a collaborative effort that empowers partners to actively participate in decisions and activities.
Equity
We address problems and solutions through an equity lens, aiming to reduce health disparities.
Inclusiveness
We welcome all individuals and organizations committed to our mission to join and contribute.
Person-Focused
We prioritize the needs of patients, families, and communities, aiming to improve outcomes that matter most to them.
Scientific Integrity
We apply rigorous scientific standards to ensure the credibility of our findings.
Solidarity
We unite partners around a common goal, building trust and promoting collective responsibility.
Transparency
We operate openly and transparently to maintain and deepen the trust of all partnerships.
Our Goals
We strive to connect stakeholders across sectors to drive community-based innovation and create value in T2D prevention.
Our organization prioritizes four key LEAP principles for diabetes prevention
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Learn and Improve: Promote the adoption of best practices and continuous learning, driven by the latest research and evidence-based strategies.
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Empower self-management: Actively involve individuals in efforts to reduce T2D risk, empowering them to take charge of their health.
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Actively prevent and reduce risk: Support and connect diverse populations, encouraging self-management and health improvement across communities.
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Plan, promote, and partner: Engage communities and partners to foster connections across populations to address diabetes collectively.
These efforts form the foundation of our mission to prevent diabetes and promote healthier communities.
We focus on improving the quality of care for Type 2 diabetes to enhance prevention and management strategies.
Quality Improvement
We enable the sharing of research findings, innovation, and best practices to improve the understanding of Type 2 diabetes.
Information Sharing
Our Strategy
Equity
We support equitable access to Type 2 diabetes care and endorse a sustainable healthcare system.
We bring together healthcare professionals, researchers, institutions, and innovative partners interested in Type 2 diabetes.
Networking
At our core, we empower individuals to engage in their healthcare decisions, establishing advisory roles and work nodes for impactful activities. We seamlessly link communities, align prevention efforts, and translate knowledge to bridge gaps between agencies and healthcare services.
Prioritizing connections among diverse systems and populations, we foster collaboration to enhance health outcomes. Our unwavering dedication to research includes nurturing connections with entities, aligning with the Learning Health System model, and emphasizing impactful knowledge translation.
Our Focus Areas
We concentrate on prevention, early intervention, cultural engagement, and building cross-sector relationships to effectively prevent and manage Type 2 diabetes.
We concentrate on prevention, early intervention, cultural engagement, and building cross-sector relationships to effectively prevent and manage Type 2 diabetes.
We are dedicated to transforming Type 2 diabetes care from a reactive system to a proactive, preventative model through continuous learning and community collaboration. Our network thrives on collaboration and shared expertise. We create and support structures that leverage the knowledge and skills of a diverse and committed membership.
Through partnership, open communication, and rigorous testing of new ideas, we strive to implement sustainable solutions for T2D prevention.
We collaborate with research organizations to analyze outcomes, identify successful practices, and work with stakeholders to secure sustainable funding for scaling effective solutions. Our focus on knowledge-sharing and behaviour change is key to preventing and managing T2D across British Columbia.