Understand how GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide work - and how to eat, exercise, and stay healthy while using them.

✅ Tips for meal planning, protein intake, and hydration

🏋️‍♀️ Exercise strategies to preserve lean muscle

⚖️ Guidance on avoiding side effects and maintaining results

Explore this and other trusted patient resources at the T2D Network

🔗 Read more: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine

Join the T2D Network for the Lace Up to End Diabetes challenge—walk, glow, and fundraise with us to support education, research, and advocacy for the 4 million Canadians living with diabetes. Every step counts!

📅 When: November 14, 2025 | Virtual or local events

🌐 Join us: https://crm2.diabetes.ca/site/SPageServer?pagename=2025_laceup_home

#LaceUpToEndDiabetes #ShowYourGlow #T2DNetwork #WorldDiabetesDay

The Diabetes Meals for Good Health Cookbook brings together over 100 delicious, diabetes-friendly recipes with full meal plans, portion photos, and carb counts for every dish. With new low-carb swaps, snack ideas, and up-to-date nutrition guidance, this 4th Edition is your go-to kitchen companion for managing diabetes - or preventing it -

with confidence and flavor. Perfect for anyone cooking for type 1, type 2, or a healthy lifestyle.

www.diabetesbooks.ca

LIFE-SIZE PHOTOS FOR 6 WEEKS OF MEALS Nutritious meals and the right portion sizes — these are an essential part of successfully managing your diabetes. This bestselling cookbook, now fully revised and updated, can help you plan. It lets you choose a daily meal plan from 1,200 up to 2,200 calories.

A researcher from McMaster University is seeking volunteers for a study on how self-directed art practices - such as visual art, poetry, or creative writing - impact the lived experiences of young adults with chronic physical illness.

Eligibility:

• Canadian citizen or permanent resident

• Aged 18–30

• Living with a diagnosed chronic illness (e.g., kidney disease, diabetes, heart disease, or hypertension)

• Comfortable communicating in English

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are making a significant impact on Type 2 diabetes management in British Columbia. Explore the benefits, challenges, and coverage options in our latest article.

Key Highlights

✅ CGMs track glucose in real time - no finger pricks needed.

✅ Shown to improve HbA1c, time in range, and quality of life.

✅ BC PharmaCare covers CGMs only for insulin users.

✅ Non-insulin users rely on private insurance or self-pay.

A new study in Cell Metabolism has found that a natural compound made by gut bacteria - called D-lactate - may play an important role in controlling blood sugar and reducing fatty liver disease.

Researchers discovered that when D-lactate builds up in the bloodstream, it can help the body manage glucose levels and fat metabolism more effectively. In animal studies, adjusting D-lactate activity improved both blood sugar control and liver health, especially in obesity-related conditions.

This breakthrough points to the gut microbiome as a powerful new target for preventing and managing metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

News article: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250730/Canadian-scientists-trap-gut-microbe-fuel-to-improve-blood-sugar-and-liver-health.aspx

Original research: https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/fulltext/S1550-4131(25)00328-6?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS1550413125003286%3Fshowall%3Dtrue

Representation in media plays a significant role in shaping perceptions of diabetes. Understanding this can empower individuals and enhance public awareness.

Dive into our latest article to learn more: https://wix.to/sMdZTVC

#DiabetesAwareness #Media #PublicUnderstanding

In just 1 year the T2D Network website has seen incredible digital growth. After we completely redesigned and relaunched in March 2025 - here's what's happened:

✅ +421% increase in unique visitors

✅ +824% boost in Google referrals

✅ +256% more direct traffic

✅ New visits from AI platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Microsoft Copilot

Join Krista Lamb in our latest vodcast as she speaks with Dr. Shazhan Amed, a pediatric endocrinologist and researcher at BC Children’s Hospital. In this conversation, they explore innovations in diabetes care, including the integration of health information to improve patient outcomes.

Learn how technology, research, and clinical expertise are coming together to transform the way diabetes is managed for children and families.

Watch our vodcast here:

https://youtu.be/EazxubOu9bc?si=oL6178eb-B-mjJOA

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