T2D Network Blog

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.

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.

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.

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.

Type 5 Diabetes (T5D), a newly recognized condition linked to malnutrition, is gaining attention as a significant global health issue.

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.

Diabetes rates have doubled globally, but diagnosis and treatment are falling short.

Explore the growing connection between obesity and type 2 diabetes, known as "diabesity," and its global impact.

T2D poses a significant health challenge worldwide, prompting innovative approaches to its management. A recent study conducted by the...

B.C. signs historic $670M pharmacare deal, expanding free medication coverage.

Over the past three decades, childhood obesity has exploded, bringing with it a dramatic increase in T2D cases.

Managing Type 2 diabetes alongside gastrointestinal disorders, like IBS and gastroparesis, is challenging.

By addressing sleep health as part of diabetes care, better overall health outcomes can be achieved.

Tackling Type 2 Diabetes in Canada: Prevention, Support, and Community

Discover how a preference for sugary foods is linked to a higher risk of depression, diabetes, and stroke, based on new research.

Discover how lifestyle changes can significantly reduce your risk of Type 2 Diabetes, even if you have a high genetic predisposition.

Understanding Type 2 Diabetes: A Comprehensive Overview for Healthcare Providers