What is the T2D Network?
The type 2 Diabetes (T2D) Network is a collaborative group of healthcare professionals, researchers, organizations, and institutions working together to address T2D 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 T2D care and prevention from a reactive, after-the-fact system to a proactive, preventative model. Our team is committed to building a learning health system that fosters continuous improvement and innovation within community care. See our projects here.
What we do
The T2D Network serves as a central hub connecting you, healthcare professionals, patients/caregivers/families, and communities, to a wide range of trusted type 2 diabetes resources. Please note that the T2D Network primarily links to existing, reputable websites and materials created by other organizations and experts in the field. Instead, our goal is to make it easier for you to find the information, support, and tools you need by bringing relevant external resources together in one convenient location.
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 are dedicated to transforming T2D 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 follow the IHSTS core patient engagement principles, which guide how we work with people with lived or living experience of type 2 diabetes. Across our network, we are committed to partnering with patients, families, caregivers, and community members to shape ideas, inform decisions, and co-create solutions for diabetes prevention and care. By applying these principles, we aim to build a health system with people, not just for them, ensuring that our work reflects the voices and priorities of those we serve.
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.