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T2D Network Blog
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.
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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Sep 234 min read
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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Aug 264 min read
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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Aug 263 min read
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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Aug 264 min read
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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Aug 265 min read
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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Aug 263 min read
Healthcare Without Shame: Addressing Stigma in Clinical Settings
Explore the damaging effects of diabetes stigma in healthcare settings. We examine how provider bias impacts patient well-being and outline practical strategies for a more compassionate, shame-free approach to clinical care.
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Aug 264 min read
Why We Need to Talk About Diabetes Stigma – Now
Learn about diabetes stigma in Canada and how misconceptions harm mental health and healthcare. Find out what you can do to change the conversation and reduce its impact.
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Aug 263 min read
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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Jul 286 min read
Diabetes Stigma: Understanding the Social Realities of Living with Diabetes in Canada
Explore how stigma affects Canadians living with diabetes. A 2024 study reveals that over 68% of people with Type 2 diabetes face blame, judgment, and social exclusion. Learn how this impacts emotional health—and what must change.
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Jul 217 min read
Social Prescribing: The Prescription You Didn’t Know You Needed
Discover how social prescribing bridges healthcare and community support by addressing social needs, improving mental health, and reducing chronic disease burden in Canada.
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Jun 97 min read
Understanding Stigma in T2D: Beyond the Surface of Misconceptions and Judgment
This vodcast featuring Krista Lamb and Dr. Diane Finegood explores the complex issue of stigma in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
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Mar 46 min read
Exploring the Link Between Mental Health and Diabetes: Expert Insights
Explore the link between mental health and diabetes with expert insights from Dr. Mahavir Agarwal and Dr. Diana Sherifali.
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Jan 82 min read
Understanding the Social Experiences of Living with Diabetes in Canada: A Look at Stigma, Judgement, and Discrimination
The recent report by Diabetes Canada, Social Experiences of Living with Diabetes in Canada, reveals alarming statistics.
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Sep 25, 20243 min read
Mental Health and Chronic Diabetes Complications: A Two-Way Link
A recent study highlights a strong bidirectional connection between chronic diabetes complications and mental health disorders. The...
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Aug 28, 20242 min read
Breaking the Stigma: A Call to Change the Conversation Around Diabetes
Living with diabetes comes with a multitude of challenges, not just from managing the condition itself but also from the social stigma...
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Jun 12, 20243 min read
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