Diabetes Canada Podcast

In August, Canada’s new Clinical Practice Guidelines for Obesity in Adults were released. These guidelines provide information to help health care professionals support those living with obesity. Dr. Sean Wharton was one of the lead authors on the new guidelines. On this episode he talks about what has changed and why these guidelines are important for those with diabetes. You can find the new Obesity Guidelines here: https://obesitycanada.ca/guidelines/

Information on COVID-19 and diabetes changes all the time. Dr. Alice Cheng shares the latest updates on this topic, and gives a sneak peek of her upcoming presentation at the 2020 Diabetes Canada/CSEM

Information on COVID-19 and diabetes changes all the time. Dr. Alice Cheng shares the latest updates on this topic, and gives a sneak peek of her upcoming presentation at the 2020 Diabetes Canada/CSEM Professional Conference.

Dr. Michael Vallis is a leading expert on diabetes and mental health. On this episode he discusses diabetes distress, including what it is and how can patients and health care providers can work toget

Dr. Michael Vallis is a leading expert on diabetes and mental health. On this episode he discusses diabetes distress, including what it is and how can patients and health care providers can work together to prevent it. Discover ways to discuss emotional well-being with your health care provider and support emotional wellness while living a healthy life with diabetes.

Can your dog have a positive impact on your health? Dr. Caroline Kramer from Mount Sinai Hospital recently released the results of her study, “What A Good Boy” and it’s good news for dog owners, showi

Can your dog have a positive impact on your health? Dr. Caroline Kramer from Mount Sinai Hospital recently released the results of her study, “What A Good Boy” and it’s good news for dog owners, showing that your canine companion might actually be having a positive impact on your heart and your health.

Dr. Paul Oh discusses the importance of exercise when you live with type 2 diabetes. He provides simple steps to incorporate exercise into your life, including finding the type of exercise that will w

Dr. Paul Oh discusses the importance of exercise when you live with type 2 diabetes. He provides simple steps to incorporate exercise into your life, including finding the type of exercise that will work best for you. Dr. Oh is the Medical Director, GoodLife Fitness Chair and a Senior Scientist in the Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Rehabilitation Program at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute.  

Taylor Morriseau is a PhD candidate studying the molecular mechanisms underlying youth-onset type 2 diabetes at the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba. Her work looks at the possibilit

Taylor Morriseau is a PhD candidate studying the molecular mechanisms underlying youth-onset type 2 diabetes at the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba. Her work looks at the possibility that a traditional diet may prevent or delay type 2 diabetes in Indigenous youth. She is also a passionate advocate and role model for Indigenous youth.

Dr. Gary Lewis from the Banting and Best Diabetes Centre discusses his work on diabetes and heart health and the importance of patient-oriented research. Dr. Lewis is an award-winning scientist who do

Dr. Gary Lewis from the Banting and Best Diabetes Centre discusses his work on diabetes and heart health and the importance of patient-oriented research. Dr. Lewis is an award-winning scientist who does diabetes and cardiology research, but his passion for patient involvement has led him to a leadership role with Diabetes Action Canada.

Dr. Christine Doucette is a scientist who studies beta cell development to help people with diabetes. She is part of a team at the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba that is looking at

Dr. Christine Doucette is a scientist who studies beta cell development to help people with diabetes. She is part of a team at the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba that is looking at a surge in type 2 diabetes cases in children and youth in Northern Manitoba’s Indigenous communities. She discusses how her team in the lab collaborates with the physician scientists in the clinic to better understand what’s happening and to work towards solutions.

Dr. Brandy Wicklow from the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba studies Type 2 diabetes in children and youth. Once considered a condition that develops as people age, in recent years t

Dr. Brandy Wicklow from the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba studies Type 2 diabetes in children and youth. Once considered a condition that develops as people age, in recent years there has been an increase in type 2 diabetes diagnosis in children and youth – in particular in Indigenous populations. Researchers around the world are looking at ways to stem the tide of this growing epidemic, including researchers in Manitoba who are working closely with those affected to find solutions.

The number of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes continues to rise worldwide, but some populations and communities are hit harder than others. The reasons for this are complex, as are the potential

The number of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes continues to rise worldwide, but some populations and communities are hit harder than others. The reasons for this are complex, as are the potential solutions. Dr. Baiju Shah from ICES and the Sunnybrook Research Institute discusses his research into the impact of diabetes in ethnic, immigrant and Indigenous populations.

Dr. Stewart Harris has had a remarkable career in diabetes research and care. A professor at the Schulich School of Medicine at Western University, he has done extensive work on the impact of hypoglyc