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Online Grocery Store for BC products

Online access to BC-grown foods for diabetes-friendly meal planning.

Healthy Eating

Our Directory of Diabetes programs in British Columbia and Canada

Directory of diabetes support and education programs across Canada.

T2D Programs

Partnering for Impact: A Conversation About Putting Patients First

Discover how Diabetes Action Canada is redefining diabetes research workshops through patient partnership

Mental Health

Pharmacologic Glycemic Management of Type 2 Diabetes in Adults

Diabetes Canada presents an overview of treatment options for T2D in adults in Canada

Medication

Pharmacologic Glycemic Management of Type 2 Diabetes in Adults---2024 Update

This article, Pharmacologic Glycemic Management of Type 2 Diabetes in Adults—2024 Update, provides the latest evidence-based guidance on medication strategies for managing blood glucose in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Research, Medication

Podcast: Diabetes Discussions: Stigma

Explores various forms of stigma, myths, misconceptions, and personal stories.

Mental Health, Research

Podcast: Diabetes Stigma

This podcast discusses a Canadian study on diabetes stigma and its significant impact on the emotional well-being and daily lives of individuals with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

Mental Health, Research

Podcast: Episode 23: What the Stigma?!

Covers overcoming stigma in diabetes and women's health, with expert insights.

Mental Health, Research

Podcast: Living With Diabetes Podcast 30 & 35

Discusses experiences of diabetes stigma, ignorant comments, and challenges faced by youth.

Mental Health, Research

Prediabetes

The British Nutrition Foundation provides general information about diet-related prediabetes topics.

Healthy Lifestyle

Prediabetes Diet

A prediabetes diet focuses on balanced, nutrient-rich foods that help stabilize blood sugar, support weight management, and reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Healthy Eating

Prediabetes Diet Choice Video

Registered Dietitian Nicole Byrom joins Global News with menu suggestions.

Healthy Eating

Prediabetes Reversal

The Lancet article analyzes how people with prediabetes either revert to normal blood sugar levels or progress to type 2 diabetes.

Research, Healthy Lifestyle

Prediabetes Symptoms & Risk Reduction

Prediabetes means your blood sugar levels are elevated, but not high enough for a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. It also indicates an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Healthy Lifestyle

Proteins and Diabetes - Fraser Health Guide

Explains role of proteins in diabetes management and health.

Healthy Eating

Provincial Health Indigenous Program

Health resources and programs for Indigenous people with diabetes.

T2D Programs

Quality of life and caregiver burden in caregivers with patients with complications from type 2 diabetes mellitus

There is an inverse relationship between caregiver burden and quality of life, meaning as one decreases, the other increases.

Research

Reading Food Labels - American Diabetes Assoc.

Guide to reading food labels for diabetes dietary planning.

Healthy Eating

Reading Food Labels - HealthLink BC

Guide to understanding food labels for diabetes dietary planning.

Healthy Eating

Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods to Lower T2D Risk

Advice on reducing ultra-processed foods to lower diabetes risk.

Healthy Eating

Religious Fasting and Type 2 Diabetes

Guidance for managing diabetes during religious fasting periods.

Healthy Eating

Remission Possible

Information and resources on type 2 diabetes remission strategies.

T2D Programs

Resistance Training for Health

Guide to resistance training benefits and routines for diabetes.

Healthy Lifestyle

Self-Management BC Program in Chinese

Self-management resources for diabetes in Chinese language.

T2D Programs

Self-compassion and T2D Video

Robin has had type 2 diabetes for fourteen years, and she's learned a lot about thriving with diabetes.

Healthy Lifestyle

Self-management BC T2D Prevention Program

Self-management program for type 2 diabetes prevention in BC.

T2D Programs

Should You Try the Keto Diet? Harvard

Harvard advice on keto diet suitability for diabetes management.

Healthy Eating

Sleep Health: Mini Lesson

List benefits of sleep for mental and physical health.
Assess your current sleep pattern and identify ways to improve it.

Healthy Lifestyle

Small Steps for Big Changes T2D Program

Lifestyle change program for type 2 diabetes prevention and management.

T2D Programs

Snacks for People with Diabetes - Healthy Swaps

Ideas for healthy snack swaps for people with diabetes.

Healthy Eating

Social Experiences of Living With Diabetes in Canada

A comprehensive review highlighting that approximately 80% of adults with diabetes experience stigma, with 20% facing discrimination. The study emphasizes the need for systemic changes to address these issues.

Mental Health, Research

Social Media and Diabetes

Young people with type 1 diabetes reflected on how social media enables them to control their experience.

Healthy Lifestyle, Research

Social Prescribing: The Prescription You Didn’t Know You Needed

Discover how social prescribing bridges healthcare and community

Healthy Lifestyle

South Asian Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Cognitive behavioural therapy resources for South Asians with diabetes.

Mental Health

South Asian Health Centre Fraser Health Surrey

Health resources and support for South Asians with diabetes in Surrey.

T2D Programs

South Asian Health Network Initiatives

Health initiatives and support for South Asians with diabetes.

T2D Programs

South Asian Studies Institute (SASI) Programs

Programs and resources for South Asians with diabetes and health needs.

T2D Programs

South Asian T2D and cardiovascular disease

An emotional story about mothers and daughters, and how sometimes the best way to deal with our issues is to talk about them.

Healthy Lifestyle

South Asian Vegetarian Recipes - Singapore Inspired

Singapore-inspired South Asian vegetarian recipes for diabetes.

Healthy Eating

South Asian Vegetarian Recipes for People with Diabetes

Vegetarian recipes from South Asia for diabetes management.

Healthy Eating

South Asian: Living well with T2D

South Asians are 3x more likely to have diabetes than the average Canadian. But our culture already has all the tools, recipes, people and resources we need to lead healthy, happy lives.

Healthy Lifestyle

South Indian Vegetarian Recipes

Vegetarian recipes from South India, suitable for diabetes diets.

Healthy Eating

Start with Meal Planning for your Diabetes

Guide to starting diabetes-friendly meal planning for better health.

Healthy Eating

Staying Healthy with Diabetes

General tips and resources for maintaining health with diabetes.

Healthy Lifestyle

Stigma and Medication Adherence in Type 2 Diabetes

A study analyzing the status of stigma in patients with type 2 diabetes in China.

Mental Health, Research

Stigma should not be part of a diabetes diagnosis

Diabetes Canada discusses how people with T2D face significant "blame-the-victim" stigma.

Mental Health

Support Local BC Products

Encourages buying local BC foods for diabetes-friendly meal planning.

Healthy Eating

T2D Guide for Family and Caregivers

Knowledge About Type 2 Diabetes for Family Members and Caregivers: What Should They Know?

Healthy Lifestyle

T2D Network Support Forum

Connect with patients, caregivers, and providers to share advice, experiences, and insights on managing Type 2 diabetes.

Mental Health

Tai Chi for Diabetes Demonstration

Demonstration of Dr. Paul Lam's Tai Chi for Diabetes by Marianne Walch, MT

Healthy Lifestyle

Tai Chi for Diabetes Video

This specially designed program by medical and Tai Chi experts, safe and effective for people with diabetes.

Healthy Lifestyle

Take Steps to Manage your Stress

Tips for managing stress to improve diabetes health and wellbeing.

Healthy Lifestyle

Taking Control: Lindsey's Story Video

Lindsey Sprik hoped diabetes wouldn’t happen to her, but it did.

Healthy Lifestyle

The 5 K's of Healthy Eating videos

Educational videos on healthy eating principles for diabetes.

Healthy Eating

The Basics - Diabetes Canada Tips for South Asians

Basic tips for South Asians for diabetes management and health.

Healthy Eating

The Canadian diabetes risk questionnaire CANRISK

Are you at risk of having pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes?
Welcome to the Public Health Agency of Canada's Canadian diabetes risk questionnaire

Research

The Clock Starts Early: Heart Disease Risk Builds Decades Before

Discover the crucial link between diabetes and heart disease. Learn how type 2 diabetes increases cardiovascular risk, often starting years before diagnosis.

Healthy Lifestyle

The Cost of Diabetes to You

Since 2003, Diabetes Canada has tracked the out-of-pocket costs that those with diabetes pay for their medications and equipment.

Medication

The Future of Diabetes Care

Discover the latest in diabetes treatments and scientific advancements in the field.

Medication

The Glycemic Index Food Guide

Guide to glycemic index values for diabetes meal planning.

Healthy Eating

The Link Between T2D and Cardiac Disease

Canadians with diabetes are roughly three times more likely to be hospitalized for cardiovascular conditions .

Research

The Power of Mindfulness in Diabetes

Explains mindfulness benefits and techniques for diabetes health.

Mental Health

The Quality of Life of Caregivers of People with Type 2 Diabetes

Caregivers of individuals with Type 2 Diabetes often face emotional, physical, and financial challenges.

Research

The impact of stigma on the management of type 1 diabetes

Stigma adversely affects self-care and need multilevel intervention

Mental Health, Research

The mediating role of diabetes stigma and self-efficacy in diabetes distress

Explores diabetes stigma as mediator between social support, self-efficacy, and distress in T2D patients.

Mental Health, Research

The role of primary caregivers in caring for diabetes patients

Diabetes care and education typically center on the individual with diabetes, but it's equally important to include those who may play a role in their care.

Healthy Lifestyle

Tips for What to Eat When you are Prediabetic

Managing prediabetes starts with smart eating habits. A diet rich in fiber, balanced in carbohydrates, and focused on portion control can help keep blood sugar levels in check.

Healthy Eating

Tips for healthy eating and diabetes management

Practical tips for healthy eating to manage diabetes.

Healthy Eating

Top Rated Apps for Diabetes Management

Living with Diabetes means that understanding, tracking and controlling your diabetes-related activities is crucial.

Healthy Lifestyle

Travel Smart with Diabetes: Stay Healthy On the Go

Tips for managing diabetes while traveling and maintaining health.

Healthy Eating

Treatment pattern trends of medications for type 2 diabetes in British Columbia, Canada

In BC, second-line oral diabetes treatment patterns have shifted notably over the past 20 years, with more patients now starting therapy at lower A1C levels, over 40% beginning treatment with an A1C of 7.0% or less.

Medication, Research

Trends in diabetes medications in Canada, England, Scotland and Australia

Costlier new medications are increasingly replacing sulfonylureas and, to a lesser extent, metformin—raising questions about their impact on health outcomes and total healthcare costs.

Research, Medication

Type 2 Diabetes Medications Marketed in Canada

The Government of Canada provides a comprehensive list of diabetes medication available in Canada (2024)

Medication

Type 2 Diabetes Story Video

Touching story of a Canadian family who experienced diabetes through their loved one.

Healthy Lifestyle

Type 2 Diabetes TED Talk Video

Dr. Sarah Hallberg presents strong evidence suggesting that T2D can be "cured"..

Healthy Lifestyle

Type 2 diabetes stigma and its association with outcomes

Systematic review on T2D stigma linking to distress, self-care, and clinical outcomes.

Mental Health, Research

Type 5 Diabetes: A Long-Overdue Recognition

Type 5 Diabetes (T5D), a newly recognized condition linked to malnutrition, is gaining awareness.

Research

Understanding Carbohydrates & Energy

Explains carbohydrates and energy for diabetes management and health.

Healthy Eating

Understanding Good and Bad Fats for T2D

Explains types of fats and their impact on type 2 diabetes.

Healthy Eating

Understanding T2D Treatment Basics

Managing type 2 diabetes means more than just medication, it includes healthy eating, staying active, regular check-ups.

Medication

Understanding Type 2 Diabetes Video

This animation explains how insulin resistance causes type 2 diabetes by showing how glucose and insulin work.

Healthy Lifestyle

Universal Access to Diabetes Medication

The Government of Canada is taking steps toward universal pharmacare by covering key diabetes medications

Medication

Vancouver Coastal - Health Program in Chinese

Health program in Chinese for diabetes support and education.

T2D Programs

Vancouver Coastal Health Indigenous Program

Indigenous diabetes health programs in Vancouver Coastal Health region.

T2D Programs

Vancouver Community Diabetes Education

Community-based diabetes education and support in Vancouver.

T2D Programs

Victoria Diabetes Education Centre

Offers diabetes education, support, and personalized care resources.

T2D Programs

Victoria Diabetes Education Centre - Punjabi Program

Diabetes education in Punjabi for culturally specific support.

T2D Programs

Video: 2024 Pharmacare bill covering diabetes, birth control medications passes Senate

Passed on October 10, 2024, Bill C‑64 (the Pharmacare Act) initiated the first phase of a national universal pharmacare program in Canada, providing public, first-dollar coverage for diabetes medications and contraception through bilateral agreements with participating provinces, starting with British Columbia.

Medication

Video: Destigmatizing Diabetes

This conversation features Dr. Michael Vallis, Austen McDonald, and Quentin Valognes and will cover what we mean by stigma, how it affects us differently across life stages and types of diabetes.

Mental Health, Research

Video: Diabetes Care and Older Adults

Dr. Carol M. Mangione uncovers the biggest challenges health care professionals face when caring for older adults with diabetes.

Healthy Lifestyle

Video: Heads up Diabetes Campaign

Highlighting the stigma surrounding diabetes in daily life

Mental Health, Research

Video: More Science, Less Stigma

We explore the role Obesity Canada plays in supporting healthcare providers and people with live experience of obesity.

Mental Health, Research

Video: Preventing Type 2 Diabetes

Getting the whole family involved in becoming more active and making healthy food choices can make it easier to lose weight and prevent type 2 diabetes.

Healthy Lifestyle

Video: Spoonful of Laughter Campaign

Spoonful of Laughter is a national campaign to use comedy to educate about diabetes and push back against stigma and stereotypes.

Mental Health, Research

Video: Tackling Diabetes and Inequity with Dr David Campbell

Dr. Campbell shared compelling insights from his research and emphasized the need for solutions rooted in empathy and mutual respect.

Mental Health, Research

Video: Tackling Stigma-What Diabetes Isn't

Diabetes is not your fault. This episode addresses common misconceptions, tackles diabetes stigma, and helps you talk about diabetes with confidence.

Mental Health, Research

Video: The Emotional Toll of Diabetes

There are millions of people living with diabetes. But did you know that 40% of people with diabetes have skipped or missed a doctor's appointment due to shame or stigma?

Mental Health, Research

Video: Understanding Stigma in T2D

In this insightful discussion, Krista Lamb interviews Dr. Finegood, a professor at Simon Fraser University, about the impact of stigma in Type 2 diabetes.

Mental Health, Research

Vision Loss Canada

VLRC is a not-for-profit national healthcare organization for individuals with vision loss.

Mental Health

What Are 10 Warning Signs of Diabetes in Older Adults?

Type 2 diabetes is the most prevalent type among older adults, with nearly half of all individuals living with type 2 diabetes being 65 years of age or older.

Healthy Lifestyle

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Your voice matters. Join the T2D Network as a patient partner and help shape diabetes education, research, and care. Share your lived experience, collaborate with healthcare teams, and make a real difference in the lives of others.

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