T2D Network Blog

Explore supplements that may support Type 2 diabetes management. Learn what science says about berberine, magnesium, chromium, cinnamon, probiotics, and more for blood sugar, nerve, heart, and metabolic health.

Explore how patient engagement is enhanced through technology. Learn how patient engagement benefits from innovative tools in healthcare.

Discover the latest in diabetes treatments. Stay informed about diabetes treatments to improve health and well-being.

Celebrate World Heart Day 2025 by learning how daily movement, nutrition, and mindfulness support heart health and prevent complications, including for people with type 2 diabetes.

explore the critical link between type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in Canada. Learn risk factors, patient perspectives, evidence-based prevention, and actionable clinical strategies to protect heart health.

Explore how stigma around type 2 diabetes in India and worldwide affects care, mental health, and social equity, and what we can do to end it.

Severe hypoglycemia in people with Type 2 diabetes can mimic drug overdose symptoms, leading to misdiagnosis and delays in care. Ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day (Aug 31), learn why it’s critical to recognize and respond to both emergencies with accuracy and empathy.

Explore how stigma affects Canadians living with diabetes. A 2024 study reveals that over 68% of people with Type 2 diabetes face blame, judgment, and social exclusion. Learn how this impacts emotional health—and what must change.

Receiving a Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) diagnosis can be overwhelming, but it's also a powerful opportunity to take charge of your health.

Discover the crucial link between diabetes and heart disease. Learn how type 2 diabetes increases cardiovascular risk, often starting years before diagnosis. Explore prevention strategies, including lifestyle changes, early screening, and managing key risk factors to protect your heart and health. Stay informed with expert insights on diabetes and heart disease.

In 2025, managing T2D means more than hitting an A1C target. It’s about protecting the heart and kidneys, supporting mental health, leveraging digital tools for personalized monitoring, and orchestrating a multidisciplinary team to deliver truly holistic care.

We've published our work! Read how we developed a centralized digital platform for Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) self-management in British Columbia, Canada, designed with extensive input from both patients and healthcare providers.

Explore July Newsletter highlights from the T2D Network, insulin discovery, hepatitis and diabetes links, South Asian health initiatives, CGM insights, upcoming events, and new patient stories.

Explore how AI tools like Microsoft’s Diagnostic Orchestrator are transforming type 2 diabetes care with earlier detection, improved equity, and cost savings.

Discover how GLP-1 receptor agonists are transforming the landscape of diabetes care

Discover the surprising link between hepatitis and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Learn how these conditions are connected, their shared risk factors, and why integrated care and screening matter in Canada’s public health landscape.

Discover how Diabetes Action Canada is redefining diabetes research workshops through genuine patient partnership.

Discover how social prescribing bridges healthcare and community support by addressing social needs, improving mental health, and reducing chronic disease burden in Canada.

Explore the link between Indigenous health and Type 2 diabetes in Canada during Indigenous History Month.

Discover how patient partner Joy helped shape the T2D Network website into a culturally inclusive, patient-driven resource for diabetes care in BC.