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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.

Type 2 Diabetes Network

Uniting communities, healthcare providers, and partners across British Columbia to support type 2 diabetes

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Diabetes by Numbers

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What's New This Week

NEWS

Semaglutide use in people with type 2 diabetes and peripheral artery disease or foot ulcers was associated with a significantly lower risk of major limb events compared to other glucose-lowering therapies.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

HQBC Quality Academy is open to anyone working to improve the health and well-being of people and communities whether through health care delivery, community-based programs or other initiatives that support healthier people, no matter your role or organization. Applications close July 15, 2025.

EVENTS

Free Webinar: The state of nursing: A virtual roundtable for the future.

July 23, 2025 at 2PM ET

RESOURCES

Community Physician Health and Safety Program SWITCH

The program will help support and enhance workplace health and safety for all physicians who work in the community along with their support staff.

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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 webinars, to research, educational resources, and opportunities for networking with experts and peers. Your involvement can make a significant impact on shaping the future of diabetes care and improving support for individuals with T2D in British Columbia.

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Upcoming Events

David Campbell

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)  
 

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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

Did you miss our vodcast? No problem, here's a short preview.

May Vodcast Recap – Diabetes and the Social Determinants of Health

We had an inspiring and thought-provoking event featuring Dr. David Campbell, clinician-scientist from the University of Calgary, in conversation with host Krista Lamb. Dr. Campbell shared insights from his impactful research on diabetes care among individuals experiencing homelessness or food insecurity. The discussion highlighted the critical importance of addressing structural barriers to healthcare and implementing solutions grounded in empathy and mutual respect

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!”

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You can also access past event recordings, webinars, and resources on our T2D Resource Archive and Blog page.

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