The common misconception that Type 2 diabetes is solely a result of poor lifestyle choices is both simplistic and harmful. It ignores the powerful roles of genetics, social determinants of health, and environmental factors.

Research shows that blaming patients for their condition is not only inaccurate but also leads to poorer health outcomes.

In this video, Patti shares openly about her frustrations and the difficulties she’s experienced living with diabetes since her diagnosis a year and a half ago.

"Changing the Conversation" is a powerful, Telly Award–winning video produced by Mytonomy that challenges how we talk about diabetes.

It highlights the stigma embedded in everyday language and calls on healthcare professionals and communities to reframe their words, from labeling people by their condition to recognizing their humanity.

This engaging piece shows the importance of respectful, person-centered communication and serves as a compelling reminder that our words matter, especially in healthcare.

Seniors Services Society of BC (SSSBC) is a nonprofit based in New Westminster, BC. It provides programs and services that help older adults maintain independence, access housing, and get community support.

1. Meal Delivery Program

   • Provides nutritious, affordable meals for seniors who cannot cook on their own.

   • Meals are prepared by Better Meals and delivered directly to clients’ homes.

   • Promotes independence and supports healthy aging.

     
     

This video, “Tai Chi for Diabetes” by Dr. Paul Lam, introduces the benefits of Tai Chi for individuals living with diabetes. Dr. Lam highlights its role in supporting both physical and mental well-being and demonstrates a simple routine that is suitable for beginners.

Key Highlights from the Video:

• Accessibility: Tai Chi is a low-impact exercise, appropriate for a wide range of ages and fitness levels.

• Mind–body benefits: It encourages mindfulness and reduces stress, both of which can support blood glucose management.

• Ease of practice: The movements can be performed at home without the need for special equipment.

 in this Global News clip, Registered Dietitian Nicole Byrom breaks down practical menu suggestions for those dealing with prediabetes. It’s a short but sweet (and educational!) segment worth sharing.

Why It Stood Out:

• Food-focused and realistic: This isn’t about fad diets or extremes, just sensible suggestions you can actually incorporate into your daily meals.

• Canadian-based insight: As a Canadian viewer, it’s always valuable to see content from home that’s relevant to our local context and food availability.

  
  

Top Takeaways:

• Lean proteins and fibre-rich carbs are best bets. Think beans, legumes, whole grains, and lean meats or fish, these help keep blood sugar levels steady.

Health Canada has approved Ozempic (semaglutide) to reduce kidney decline in adults with Type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Clinical trial data (the international FLOW trial) showed that patients on Ozempic had a 24% lower risk of significant kidney deterioration or failure compared with placebo and were also less likely to die from cardiovascular disease.

The drug, already approved for blood sugar control and weight loss (under the brand Wegovy at higher doses), is now the first GLP-1 therapy in Canada shown to protect both kidneys and the heart in Type 2 diabetes.

The trial involved 3,533 participants across 28 countries, followed for an average of 3.4 years, on top of standard treatments for blood pressure and blood sugar. Side effects are mostly gastrointestinal, with rare serious complications like pancreatitis.

Experts emphasize that early use of Ozempic in disease progression may help prevent severe kidney damage, dialysis, or transplant while also…

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The patients taking the drug were also less likely to die from cardiovascular disease — another condition that affects many patients with diabetes.

Living with diabetes is challenging enough without facing stigma. Yet, many people with diabetes, whether type 1, type 2, or other forms, experience judgment, misunderstanding, and stereotyping every day.

Stigma can take many forms:

• Blame and guilt: People often assume type 2 diabetes is solely the result of lifestyle choices, ignoring genetics, social determinants, and other factors.

• Stereotypes: There’s a misconception that people with diabetes are unhealthy, lazy, or lack self-control.

• Social isolation: Fear of judgment can make people hide their condition, avoid asking for support, or skip care.

Hi everyone,

I wanted to start a discussion about supplements that people sometimes use to help manage Type 2 diabetes. There’s a lot of information out there, and it can be overwhelming, so I thought it might be helpful to share what’s commonly known and what to watch out for.

I've written an article on this in our blog page, feel free to take a look and comment on your experience of supplements in T2D management.

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Explore supplements that may support Type 2 diabetes management. Learn what science says about berberine, magnesium, chromium, cinnamon, probiotics, and more for blood sugar, nerve, heart, and metabolic health.