Brief Project Objective
 

• Establish relationship with appropriate HealthLinkBC personnel to enable collaboration on T2D education resources.

• Identify gaps in HealthLinkBC T2D education resources that can be filled by T2DN resources.

• Collaborate with HealthLinkBC personnel to incorporate T2DN education resources into HealthLinkBC resources. 

Expected Results/Impacted Population
 

• Create an organizational partnership with HealthLinkBC.

• Create a “package” of resources that can be integrated into the HealthLinkBC resources.

• Ensure the BC population using the HealthLinkBC service have access to the information they need.

Brief Project Objective
 

• Create an instructional/educational “Tool Kit” for communities to engage in T2D Remission care.

• Create culturally tailored T2D remission resources for South Asian community members, based on the previously developed “Tool Kit”.

Expected Results/Impacted Population
 

• Rural communities across BC will have greater access to IPTN T2D remission resources.

• Remission “Tool Kit” implemented into South Asian project as one of many tools to aid the South Asian community in T2D self-care.

​Brief Project Objective

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• Strengthen information sharing between  BounceBack (BB) and Small Steps for Big Changes (SSBC), to address T2D prevention and mental health.

• Align intake, referrals, data sharing, and evaluation processes for deeper program integration.

• Develop a shared evaluation framework with key performance indicators (KPIs) and qualitative insights from staff and leadership.

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Expected Results/Impacted Population

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• Increase awareness of both programs through cross-promotion.

• Support individuals in Prince George, Summerland, Oliver, and Grand Forks with mental health and T2D prevention.

• Expand SSBC’s virtual access for underserved northern and interior regions.

• Establish shared KPIs, data-sharing agreements, and streamlined referrals.

• Develop an evaluation framework and demonstration project report.

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Brief Project Objective
 

• Assess and understand the needs of the Métis community regarding T2D awareness, education, and self-care.

• Develop culturally tailored resources to empower Métis individuals in managing their health, inspired by the T2DN South Asian project.

• Implement a distribution strategy to reach those most in need and evaluate the project's impact.

Expected Results/Impacted Population
 

• Well researched plan developed for supporting T2D self-care in Metis communities.

• Culturally tailored resource ‘kit’ developed for Metis communities.

• Distribute resource kit to Metis communities with assistance from partners.  There are just under 100,000 self-identified Metis in BC.  Metis Nation BC has ~25,000 members.  We do not know how many members Metis Federation BC currently has.

Brief Project Objective
 

• Review diabetes prevention programs within the NHS, focusing on Type 2 diabetes (T2D) prevention.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) in reducing T2D incidence.

• Assess the structure, reach, and outcomes of lifestyle interventions, community outreach, and healthcare system support.

• Analyze evidence-based strategies for T2D prevention and address diverse population needs.

Expected Results/Impacted Population
 

• Evaluate program effectiveness in preventing T2D and improving patient outcomes.

• Assess impact on high-risk groups (e.g., prediabetes, ethnic minorities, socioeconomically deprived).

• Identify success factors like personalized care, patient engagement, and digital tools.

• Provide recommendations to improve program accessibility, equity, and sustainability.

• Understand financial implications and cost-effectiveness of prevention programs.
   

Brief Project Objective
 

• To seek and support projects that address specific research questions related to T2D prevention, self-management, and care through seed funding grants and partnership with research groups.

• ​Establish and strengthen research partnerships with academic and research institutions, healthcare organizations, and community partners to advance collaborative research on T2D prevention and support in the community.

Expected Results/Impacted Population
 

• Facilitation of research that directly addresses key knowledge gaps in T2D, fostering innovation and collaboration through funded projects that generate actionable insights and contribute to future initiatives.

• Expanded research collaborations leading to more educational opportunities, joint grant applications, and knowledge translation initiatives.

Brief Project Objective
 

• Support a community T2D screening initiative run by a partner pharmacy to increase screening availability in the South Asian Surrey community, and develop South Asian T2D care knowledge within the T2DN.

• Culturally tailored materials developed to increase the agency of South Asian people to self-care. Completed in conjunction with IPTN.

• Ensure South Asian patient partner engagement in Stigma project.

Expected Results/Impacted Population
 

• Screening sessions are run once every two months, with up to 300 individuals being screened.  Conducted in South Asian cultural facilities, with links to the formal healthcare system for those requiring further care.

• Almost 474,000 individuals of South Asian descent in BC.  T2DN culturally tailored resources fill an identified gap in the self-care resources available for South Asians.

• Reduce stigma against T2D in South Asian communities.
   

Brief Project Objective
 

• Increase access, quantity, and accuracy of T2D focused data within BC.

• Incorporate data into T2DN initiative evaluations to more accurately establish performance.

Expected Results/Impacted Population
 

• Indirectly supports all projects the T2DN engages in.

• Creates a direct performance measure for T2DN projects.

Brief Project Objective
 

• Launch an educational series with monthly newsletters and expert-led vodcast/podcast sessions.

• ​Increase awareness of T2D resources and support among individuals with or at risk of T2D, healthcare providers, and the public.

• Expand the T2D Network membership by promoting benefits to individuals, healthcare professionals, and community partners.

Expected Results/Impacted Population
 

• Improve T2D prevention and support knowledge for individuals and caregivers in BC.

• ​Strengthen knowledge-sharing among healthcare providers, researchers, and experts through accessible educational content.

• Increase public awareness and visibility of T2D resources across BC communities.

• Drive membership growth, creating a larger, more engaged community with exclusive benefits.

Brief Project Objective
 

• Establish patient and provider advisory groups to guide website design, resource needs, and cultural relevance.

• Redesign a user-centered, culturally inclusive website to improve access to credible resources, coordination, and self-management support for individuals at risk of or living with T2D in BC.

• Increase awareness of the T2D Network as a resource hub through targeted email and social media campaigns.

Expected Results/Impacted Population
 

• Integrate patient and provider feedback into website design and resources.

• Develop a report on engagement insights for future projects.

• Enhance user engagement through increased website traffic, positive feedback, and improved resource access for T2D prevention and management.

• Boost utilization of T2D Network resources through higher website visits, social media interactions, and feedback from healthcare professionals and individuals with T2D.