Join Family Caregivers of BC in Vancouver as we celebrate National Caregiver Month with an afternoon of connection, reflection, and caregiving stories!

This special gathering brings family caregivers and community members together to share stories, enjoy food, and recognize the vital role caregiving plays in our communities.

The event will also feature the soon-to-be-released book "Courage to Care: Ripples of Love in Action", a collection of reflections, poems, stories, and artwork exploring the lived experience of care across Canada. Supported by the Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN) and informed by the work of community organizer and author Al Etmanski, the project highlights experiences of care, connection, and community across the country. Guests featured in the collection will also share their stories during the event.

The afternoon will include a light lunch and refreshments, time for informal connection and conversation, a facilitated caregiver circle, visual and storytelling elements from the book,…

A 2026 study in Diabetes Care used accelerometer data from over 100,000 participants in UK Biobank and NHANES. Researchers found that moderate-to-vigorous physical activity clustered in the afternoon or evening was associated with the lowest risk of developing type 2 diabetes, better blood sugar measures, and lower diabetes prevalence, holding total activity constant.

This suggests that timing your exercise could enhance its benefits for diabetes prevention and metabolic health.

Source: https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/doi/10.2337/dc25-2095/164239/Associations-of-Moderate-to-Vigorous-Physical

#T2D #PhysicalActivity #MoveMore #DiabetesPrevention #HealthyLiving #ExerciseTiming

Your British Columbia based T2D Resources: https://wix.to/nD4Davl

A calm, evidence-based guide explaining what prediabetes means, which measurements to track, and practical steps to reduce risk. Share this with colleagues or patients who may benefit.

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Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or anxious about managing diabetes isn't just an emotional problem, it's a clinical one. Research shows that diabetes-related emotional distress is more strongly linked to blood sugar outcomes in people with type 2 diabetes than depression alone, yet it often goes unaddressed at appointments.

A new UK clinical guideline recommends that every diabetes appointment include open-ended questions about how patients are coping emotionally, not just a review of numbers or treatment plans.

If you're struggling, you deserve support for the whole picture.

🔗 Source: Diabetes UK – Research Highlights, September 2025. https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-us/news-and-views/diabetes-distress-closed-loop-weight-loss-drugs-research-highlights-september-2025

Living with diabetes doesn't have to be a solo journey. A major study published in Diabetes Care in 2025 followed nearly 1,000 people across 16 communities over two years. Those who participated in community-based peer support programs showed meaningful improvements in A1C, fasting blood glucose, and BMI compared to those receiving standard care alone.

Connecting with others who truly "get it" can make a measurable difference in your health. That's exactly what this Knowledge Hub community is here for.

🔗 Source: Diabetes Care 2025 https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/48/5/807/158051/Community-Based-Peer-Support-for-Diabetes

New developments in type 2 diabetes care are focusing on earlier detection, prevention, and more personalized treatment approaches.

Health experts now emphasize that changes in metabolism can begin years before diagnosis, making lifestyle support and early screening more important than ever.

Recent clinical guidance also highlights treatments that go beyond blood sugar control, aiming to support heart and kidney health alongside overall wellness.

At the same time, there is growing recognition of the impact of mental health and stigma, with calls for more compassionate, whole-person care for people living with diabetes.

The future of T2D care is earlier action, better prevention, and integrated physical + mental health support.

Source: American Diabetes Association (Standards of Care in Diabetes 2026)https://diabetes.org/newsroom/press-releases/american-diabetes-association-releases-standards-care-diabetes-2026

Feeling overwhelmed by conflicting food advice? You're not alone.

The T2D Network's Healthy Eating page breaks it down simply, from portion guidance and carbohydrate awareness to meal planning ideas that actually fit real life. Small, consistent changes to what's on your plate can make a meaningful difference in blood sugar control.

Find out more T2D Network – Healthy Eating

Here's something surprising: your dental office may play a growing role in diabetes detection. One study found that roughly 30% of adults over 30 seen in general dental practices had newly identified blood sugar abnormalities, including both those with and without gum disease.

Researchers are now exploring whether dental settings could become an important gateway for earlier prediabetes screening. Something to think about at your next cleaning!

🔗 Source: ADA Standards of Care – Diagnosis & Classification 2026, published in Diabetes Care

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For people with type 2 diabetes who use insulin, a major shift may be on the horizon. Two new once-weekly basal insulins, efsitora alpha and insulin icodec, have shown results comparable to today's best daily insulins in clinical trials, with no increase in hypoglycemia, and 2026 may be the year one receives approval.

Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® Fewer injections could mean simpler routines and better consistency. Ask your care team if this is something to watch for in your own management plan.

🔗 Source: TCOYD – Diabetes Predictions 2026