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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.
"Your Blood Sugar Is High." Now What? A Calm, Clear Guide to Your Next Steps
Just found out your blood sugar is high? Here's a calm, evidence-based guide to what prediabetes actually means and the steps that can genuinely change where this is headed.
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6 min read
Could Your Gut Bacteria Be Affecting Your Blood Sugar?
Your gut bacteria may be playing a bigger role in your blood sugar than you think. Here's what the latest science says, and what you can do about it today.
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Virtual Health Hub: Bridging the Barriers in Rural Saskatchewan
The post explores how the Virtual Health Hub (VHH) in Saskatchewan fosters community collaboration, supports local healthcare workers.
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Digital Tools in Type 2 Diabetes Care: Evidence, Who’s Using Them, and What Comes Next
Explore how digital tools, apps, and AI are transforming type 2 diabetes management for better self-care and outcomes.
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Recognizing Signs of Type 2 Diabetes: What You Need to Know
Spot early signs of type 2 diabetes and take steps for better health.
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Beyond A1c: New Frontiers in Diabetes Risk Prediction and Personalized Care
Explore T2D insights: hormones, early prediction, digital health, Ozempic tablets.
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Next‑Gen Diabetes Treatments on the Horizon for 2026
Next‑gen diabetes treatments for 2026: CagriSema, oral Ozempic, and IL‑32 targets.
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When the Weight Comes Back: Life After GLP-1s
Explore how GLP-1 medications help manage blood sugar and weight in type 2 diabetes, why benefits can reverse after stopping, and the role of lifestyle for lasting results
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GLP-1 Medications: From Diabetes Cornerstone to Mainstream Phenomenon
One in eight adults now use GLP-1 drugs. Learn how they affect weight, muscle, and T2D, and what happens when treatment stops.
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Understanding Your Unique Blood Sugar Response: Insights from Recent Research
Recent research shows that post-meal blood sugar spikes are highly individual and influenced more by metabolism than food. Understanding these personalized responses can guide smarter dietary choices and precision nutrition strategies for preventing and managing type 2 diabetes.
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Thyroid Dysfunction and Type 2 Diabetes: Clinical Insights for Healthcare Providers
Explore the key link between thyroid dysfunction and type 2 diabetes, highlighting prevalence, metabolic impact, and the importance of screening for optimal patient care.
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Nutrition and Exercise with Type 2 Diabetes
Learn practical, evidence-based tips for managing type 2 diabetes through diet and exercise, with insights on Canadian activity and nutrition patterns.
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Looking Back on T2D Network Vodcasts - 2025 Highlights
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.
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A New Chapter - The Future of T2D Treatment Options
Explore the future of Type 2 Diabetes care as new pipeline therapies, precision medicine, and digital health tools transform treatment.
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GLP‑1 Weight‑Loss Drugs: A Game‑Changer for Diabetes and Beyond
Explore the evolving landscape of GLP‑1 and emerging metabolic therapies for Type 2 Diabetes and obesity.
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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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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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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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