T2D Network Blog

Learn practical, evidence-based tips for managing type 2 diabetes through diet and exercise, with insights on Canadian activity and nutrition patterns.

Discover the T2D Network’s 2025 vodcasts, featuring in-depth conversations on diabetes care, equity, mental health, stigma, and patient partnership. Watch full episodes, patient partner stories, and insights from expert hosts Krista Lamb and Shelley Tice.

Explore the future of Type 2 Diabetes care as new pipeline therapies, precision medicine, and digital health tools transform treatment.

Explore the evolving landscape of GLP‑1 and emerging metabolic therapies for Type 2 Diabetes and obesity.

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Explore how type 2 diabetes complications—heart disease, kidney failure, vision loss, and amputations—affect Canadians. Learn about prevalence, costs, and strategies to reduce the burden. Keywords: type 2 diabetes complications, Canada diabetes statistics, diabetes cost Canada, diabetic retinopathy, kidney disease, foot ulcers, diabetes quality of life, diabetes healthcare burden, heart disease diabetes, amputation prevention

T2DNetwork Poll: Your input can inspire and help others, thanks for being part of the conversation!

Explore the latest global and Canadian innovations in type 2 diabetes care, including breakthrough medications, AI-driven risk models, lifestyle strategies, and accessible glucose monitoring tools to improve outcomes for patients and clinicians.

Discover how continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are transforming Type 2 diabetes care in British Columbia, their benefits, challenges, and current coverage options.

T2D Network Poll: Your input can inspire and help others, thanks for being part of the conversation!

T2D Network Monthly Poll: Your input can inspire and help others, thanks for being part of the conversation!

T2DNetwork Poll: Your input can inspire and help others, thanks for being part of the conversation!

Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Healthcare in China: Opportunities and Challenges for Type 2 Diabetes

Insulin resistance occurs when the body’s cells respond poorly to insulin, raising blood sugar and increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Discover the global and Canadian impact of diabetes and why awareness matters. Learn about risk factors, complications, and how community programs like the T2D Network empower people to live well with diabetes.

Explore the role of “food as medicine” in Canadian diabetes care, including social prescribing, food prescriptions, cultural considerations, and practical tools for healthcare providers to improve nutrition, equity, and patient outcomes.

Discover how gamification is transforming patient engagement in healthcare. Learn how apps, VR, and interactive tools improve motivation, adherence, education, and outcomes.

Explore the link between obesity and type 2 diabetes, the role of GLP-1 medications, and why lifestyle changes remain essential for long-term health.

Discover how prediabetes can be reversed through lifestyle changes, family support, and professional guidance, empowering individuals to take control of their health.

Explore how media representation shapes perceptions of diabetes in Canada and globally, highlighting the importance of authentic, stigma-free portrayals to empower individuals and improve public understanding.