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T2D Network Blog
Written by Clare Koning, RN, PhD Clare Koning, RN, PhD is a senior medical writer and healthcare communications consultant with 20+ years of international experience across nursing leadership, clinical operations, and scientific publications. She specializes in translating complex clinical and scientific data into clear, high-impact content for healthcare professionals and patients.
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.
December Poll for People with Diabetes: Diabetes, Disability, and Preventable Complications
T2DNetwork Poll: Your input can inspire and help others, thanks for being part of the conversation!
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Beyond the Glucose: The Growing Burden of Type 2 Diabetes Complications in Canada and What It Means for Care
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
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December Poll for Healthcare Providers: Diabetes, Disability, and Preventable Complications
T2DNetwork Poll: Your input can inspire and help others, thanks for being part of the conversation!
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2025 Year in Review: Global Advances and Canadian Innovation in T2D
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.
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Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Type 2 Diabetes in British Columbia: A Transformative Approach to Diabetes Care
Discover how continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are transforming Type 2 diabetes care in British Columbia, their benefits, challenges, and current coverage options.
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November Poll for Patients, Caregivers, and Community Members: Lifestyle
T2D Network Poll: Your input can inspire and help others, thanks for being part of the conversation!
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October Poll for Healthcare Providers: Diabetes, Mental Health, and Self-Management
T2D Network Monthly Poll: Your input can inspire and help others, thanks for being part of the conversation!
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November Poll for Healthcare Providers: Nutrition and Food Access
T2DNetwork Poll: Your input can inspire and help others, thanks for being part of the conversation!
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China’s AI Hospital Revolution: Redefining Global Healthcare
Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Healthcare in China: Opportunities and Challenges for Type 2 Diabetes
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Understanding the Causes and Effects of Insulin Resistance
Insulin resistance occurs when the body’s cells respond poorly to insulin, raising blood sugar and increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes.
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month: A Global and Canadian Perspective
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.
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Food as Medicine: Nutrition, Equity & Innovation in Diabetes Care
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.
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How Gamification is Transforming Patient Engagement
Discover how gamification is transforming patient engagement in healthcare. Learn how apps, VR, and interactive tools improve motivation, adherence, education, and outcomes.
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Understanding the Link Between Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
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.
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Reversing Prediabetes: Insights from the Latest Global Study
Discover how prediabetes can be reversed through lifestyle changes, family support, and professional guidance, empowering individuals to take control of their health.
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Media Matters: How Representation Shapes Diabetes Perception
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.
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Fighting for Equity: How Stigma Affects Access to Diabetes Care
Explore how diabetes stigma affects access to care in Canada and globally, and discover strategies to promote equity, compassion, and inclusive, person-centered diabetes management.
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From Blame to Support: Changing the Narrative Around Type 2 Diabetes
Explore why the blame-based narrative around Type 2 diabetes is harmful and how a supportive, empowering, and person-centered approach improves health outcomes and wellbeing.
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Language Matters: How Language Shapes Diabetes Care
This article explores the shift from judgmental, stigmatizing words to a collaborative, person-first approach backed by leading health organizations, highlighting why "language matters" for people with diabetes.
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Diabetes in Canada: Understanding, Supporting, and Empowering Diverse Communities
Diabetes in Canada is a growing health challenge. Understanding its cultural, social, and emotional impact helps patients, families, seniors, and healthcare providers support effective, empathetic management.
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