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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.
Women, Blood Pressure & T2D: Closing the Care Gap
Women with type 2 diabetes face higher cardiovascular risk, yet remain underdiagnosed and undertreated. Learn how GDM, perimenopause, and sex-specific care can improve outcomes.
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Big News for British Columbians Living with Diabetes: What the New PharmaCare April 1 Coverage Means for You
BC expands PharmaCare coverage for diabetes supplies and insulin pumps starting April 1, 2026. Find out what's covered and how to access it.
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4 min read
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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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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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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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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The Profound Link Between Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
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.
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Addressing the Cultural Stigma of Type 2 Diabetes in India and Beyond
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Promoting Health Equity in Diabetes Care
The Western Canada Diabetes Health Equity Summit explored challenges and strategies for promoting equitable diabetes care.
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Navigating the South Asian Diabetes Landscape: Effective Interventions and Strategies
Explore effective interventions for managing Type 2 diabetes in South Asian populations, emphasizing culturally tailored strategies.
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