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Obesity Canada is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to eliminating weight bias and expanding access to quality, evidence-informed care. They support the development of the Canadian Adult Obesity Clinical Practice Guideline, which is recognized internationally as a leading resource in obesity management.

Moderator Krista Lamb will host this discussion with Ian Patton, Director of Advocacy and Patient Engagement, about the role Obesity Canada plays in supporting healthcare providers and people with live experience of obesity.

During the recording, Ian Patton will answer the audience’s questions, so be sure to join us live to participate! 

👉 Date: April 29th, 2025 (12:00-1:00 PM PST)  

Please join the BC Diabetes Foundation for an evening of elegance and impact as the BC Diabetes Foundation presents its 2025 Spring Gala.   

TERMINAL CITY CLUB

837 W Hastings St, Vancouver

THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2025

6:00 pm

Are you passionate about improving diabetes care and turning research into real-world impact? Diabetes Action Canada’s Research to Action Fellowship is your opportunity to collaborate with leading organizations and patient advocates to drive meaningful change. This fellowship empowers individuals with lived or loved experience with diabetes to transform knowledge into action, shaping policies, resources, and healthcare practices that directly benefit communities.

Why Join?

• Work in pairs to develop practical, community-driven solutions.

• Gain mentorship, training, and peer support throughout the program.

• Help shape the future of diabetes care through advocacy, research, and knowledge-sharing.
  

Who Should Apply?

Don't worry - we've uploaded it to our YouTube Channel for you.

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This month, dive into the crucial conversation surrounding Type 2 Diabetes with 'Understanding Stigma in T2D,' a compelling vodcast hosted by IHSTS and facilitated by Krista Lamb, featuring the esteemed Dr. Diane Finegood. This insightful discussion delves deep into the pervasive and often invisible burden of stigma that weighs heavily on individuals living with diabetes. It goes beyond surface-level observations, dissecting the complex web of negative beliefs and judgments that contribute to this stigma, and how these misconceptions profoundly impact the lives of those affected.

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The vodcast meticulously explores the multifaceted reasons behind the persistence of stigma, unraveling the societal narratives that perpetuate harmful stereotypes. Dr. Finegood and Krista Lamb examine the significant role played by media portrayals, which often oversimplify the complexities of diabetes, and the influence of personal experiences, which can either reinforce or challenge preconceived…