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Blog Author: Clare Koning
Clare is a freelance healthcare writer and registered nurse with over 20 years of international experience. She specializes in evidence-based health communications and currently leads digital content strategy and development for the T2D Network.
Social Prescribing: The Prescription You Didn’t Know You Needed
Discover how social prescribing bridges healthcare and community support by addressing social needs, improving mental health, and reducing chronic disease burden in Canada.
t2diabetesnetwork
2 days ago7 min read
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Celebrating Indigenous Communities During Canadian Indigenous History Month: Understanding the Link to T2D
Explore the link between Indigenous health and Type 2 diabetes in Canada during Indigenous History Month.
t2diabetesnetwork
Jun 15 min read
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"It’s Our Website": A VodCast Series on the Power of Patient Partnership
Discover how patient partner Joy helped shape the T2D Network website into a culturally inclusive, patient-driven resource for diabetes care in BC.
t2diabetesnetwork
May 263 min read
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Improving the T2D Network Website: What Users Told Us
The T2D Network website, relaunched in March 2025, just completed its first quarterly review.
t2diabetesnetwork
May 264 min read
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Empowering South Asian Communities in the Fight Against Diabetes: From Evidence to Action
A look at how culturally tailored, community-based approaches are helping address type 2 diabetes in South Asian communities.
t2diabetesnetwork
May 195 min read
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Celebrating the Power of Nurses to Transform Health
From May 12–18, 2025, nursing organizations across Canada unite to celebrate National Nursing Week under the theme “The Power of Nurses to Transform Health.”
t2diabetesnetwork
May 124 min read
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Type 5 Diabetes: A Long-Overdue Recognition of Malnutrition-Related Diabetes
Type 5 Diabetes (T5D), a newly recognized condition linked to malnutrition, is gaining attention as a significant global health issue.
t2diabetesnetwork
May 57 min read
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Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2025: Volunteers Make Waves
Discover ways to volunteer with Diabetes Canada, GoVolunteer, Workaway, and Volunteer BC. Find opportunities to make a difference in your community and create lasting impact.
t2diabetesnetwork
Apr 284 min read
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T2D and the Social Determinants of Women’s Health
Type 2 diabetes is not just a medical condition—it's a reflection of the systems in which we live and the social determinants of health.
t2diabetesnetwork
Apr 215 min read
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Virtual Health Hub: Bridging the Barriers in Rural Saskatchewan
The post explores how the Virtual Health Hub (VHH) in Saskatchewan fosters community collaboration, supports local healthcare workers.
t2diabetesnetwork
Apr 155 min read
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Diabetes Is Exploding Worldwide — But Diagnosis and Treatment Lag Far Behind
Diabetes rates have doubled globally, but diagnosis and treatment are falling short.
t2diabetesnetwork
Apr 76 min read
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Addressing Disparities in Diabetes Care Among Immigrants in Ontario
Learn how immigrant and non-immigrant patients experience different healthcare outcomes and what can be done to improve equity in diabetes.
t2diabetesnetwork
Mar 313 min read
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The Diabesity Crisis: Tackling Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes in Canada and Beyond
Explore the growing connection between obesity and type 2 diabetes, known as "diabesity," and its global impact.
t2diabetesnetwork
Mar 185 min read
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Empowering Diabetes Management: A Pharmacist-Led Approach
T2D poses a significant health challenge worldwide, prompting innovative approaches to its management. A recent study conducted by the...
t2diabetesnetwork
Mar 182 min read
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B.C. Pharmacare Agreement: A Game-Changer for Type 2 Diabetes Care
B.C. signs historic $670M pharmacare deal, expanding free medication coverage.
t2diabetesnetwork
Mar 114 min read
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Understanding Stigma in T2D: Beyond the Surface of Misconceptions and Judgment
This vodcast featuring Krista Lamb and Dr. Diane Finegood explores the complex issue of stigma in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
t2diabetesnetwork
Mar 46 min read
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Preventing Type 2 Diabetes in Children: A Family Approach
Over the past three decades, childhood obesity has exploded, bringing with it a dramatic increase in T2D cases.
t2diabetesnetwork
Feb 253 min read
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Gamification and Type 2 Diabetes: A Fun and Effective Approach to Support
Gamification is transforming how we manage Type 2 diabetes (T2D), turning daily care tasks into engaging, rewarding activities.
t2diabetesnetwork
Feb 182 min read
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Introducing the New T2D Network Website: A Powerful Resource for Type 2 Diabetes Support
Introducing the New T2D Network Website: A Powerful Resource for Type 2 Diabetes Support
t2diabetesnetwork
Feb 114 min read
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Bridging the Gap: Addressing Diabetes Inequities in Canada
Diabetes in Canada is more than a health issue—it’s a societal challenge.
t2diabetesnetwork
Feb 43 min read
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