Type 2 Diabetes Network
Uniting communities, healthcare providers, and partners across British Columbia to support type 2 diabetes
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Join the T2D Network to connect with a vibrant community dedicated to tackling T2D through collaboration, innovation, and shared resources. By becoming a member, you gain access through our newsletters and feature articles, to research, educational resources, and opportunities for networking with experts and peers.
Diabetes by Numbers
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What's New This Week
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Indigenous Education Series - Rural Reach Webinar: Indigenous Women’s Determinants of Health and Illness in Medicine. Join Dr. Terri Aldred for a powerful session on Indigenous women’s wellness exploring strength, the impacts of colonialism, and paths toward equity in medicine.
📅 Thursday, Sept 25, 2025. ⏲️ 8 PM ET | Online (Zoom)
Free Admission – Everyone Welcome
EVENTS
Virtual Open House: Family Physician Job Opportunities at UPCCs
Event by Fraser Health Authority
Tue, Oct 7, 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (your local time)
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Upcoming Events
Dr. David Campbell is an Internal Medicine and Endocrinology specialist at the University of Calgary whose research focuses on health equity and improving diabetes care for socially disadvantaged populations.
Video Podcast: Diabetes and the Social Determinants of Health
We’ve got an exciting event coming up! Dr. David Campbell, a clinician-scientist from the University of Calgary, joins host Krista Lamb to discuss his work studying diabetes in those experiencing homelessness or food insecurity. Dr. Campbell's research considers the importance of strategies that remove structural barriers to needed healthcare. His team also looks at how to provide solutions that are empathetic and foster mutual respect. In addition, Dr. Campbell will discuss his out-of-the-box knowledge mobilization strategies, including his team's short film, Low, and the photo voice exhibit, Home Sweet Homeless.
During the recording, Dr. Campbell will answer the audience’s questions, so be sure to join us live to participate!
👉 Post your questions ahead of time in our Forum
👉 Date: June 3, 2025 (12:00-1:00 PM PST)
IDEA Diabetes Stepping Stones Workshop: Spark Interest, Build Trust, and Inspire Hope
This three-day virtual workshop will ignite interest in a different way to thinking, talk and do diabetes, based upon a foundation of hope, empowerment, and equity. Participants will consider the opportunities for better outcomes and a better future for people with diabetes and how each one of us can make a difference.
This workshop is for people who are involved in healthcare and health leadership, including in Indigenous communities, and have the interest, energy, and influence to shape the community approach to diabetes.
👉 Date: May 6 -7, 2025
👉 Find out more information, the cost, and how to register here
Featured Past Events
New Vodcast Recording
Empowering Diabetes Care: Integrating Health Information
Dr. Shazhan Amed
Join Krista Lamb 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.
Testimonials
“This is outstanding! Great compilation of what is out there in one stop shopping!”
Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist
"This website is truly a wealth of information where people can find everything they need to help them sort out this difficult health issue."
Patient Partner
“The culturally relevant resources, especially for Indigenous communities, makes this website feel truly inclusive.”
Diabetes Practice Advisor
“Wow. I am blown away! I can share this with others in my T2D journey so they can look around at all the great things being done to support T2D .”
Patient Partner
"I think this is an excellent resource. It’s very helpful for both patients and healthcare providers."
Community Nurse
"Thank you for letting us have a voice"
Patient Partner
"You have done a great job putting a huge number of mainstream diabetes links, well organized by topics, in one place.”
Patient Partner
“This is a great website
Well done!”
Pharmacist Researcher
Stay tuned for upcoming events and sign up for your Network newsletter or follow us on social media.
You can also access past event recordings, webinars, and resources on our T2D Resource Archive and Blog page.
Blog Articles
Check out our latest articles to stay updated on the newest insights, trends, and information in diabetes care.
