Diabetes Canada Podcast

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. 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 growin...

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

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.

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

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 hypoglycemia. On this episode, he discusses the impacts of hypoglycemia on the family and his role working on type 2 diabetes prevention and care with the community of Sandy Lake First Nation.

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

Dr. Alanna Weisman is an endocrinologist and diabetes researcher who specializes in using statistical data to uncover patterns that can improve the health of people living with diabetes. While database research may sound a little dull, it’s actually one of the most interesting areas of diabetes research today—one that’s having real impact on your healthcare. Dr. Weisman discusses her recent work l...

Dr. Alanna Weisman is an endocrinologist and diabetes researcher who specializes in using statistical data to uncover patterns that can improve the health of people living with diabetes. While databas

From PCOS to post-partum depression, women deal with a number of unique challenges - made even more complicated when coupled with diabetes. Dr. Ilana Halperin, a researcher and endocrinologist from the Sunnybrook Research Institute discusses her work on diabetes and pregnancy, as well as how to support better health outcomes for everyone.

From PCOS to post-partum depression, women deal with a number of unique challenges - made even more complicated when coupled with diabetes. Dr. Ilana Halperin, a researcher and endocrinologist from th

Dr. Diana Sherifali is an associate professor at McMaster University’s School of Nursing and an expert in diabetes and aging. For those living with diabetes, be it type 1 or type 2, management and care can become more complicated with age. Every person, whether they have diabetes or not, faces new health challenges as they get older. For those with diabetes there is an added layer of complexity th...

Dr. Diana Sherifali is an associate professor at McMaster University’s School of Nursing and an expert in diabetes and aging. For those living with diabetes, be it type 1 or type 2, management and car

Dr. Lori MacCallum is an assistant professor in the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto who specializes in the relationship of pharmacists and people with diabetes. In this episode, Dr. MacCallum explains the unique role pharmacists play in a diabetes care team and how people with diabetes can better utilize this relationship to improve their self-management. To order her book, The Ba...

Dr. Lori MacCallum is an assistant professor in the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto who specializes in the relationship of pharmacists and people with diabetes. In this episode, Dr. M

  Dr. Michael Brent is a clinician scientist who specializes in diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. Through his research work for Diabetes Action Canada, he is leading a team of Canadian eye health experts on the development of a national diabetic retinopathy screening program for Canadians living with diabetes. In this episode, Dr. Brent discusses diabetic retinopathy and w...

  Dr. Michael Brent is a clinician scientist who specializes in diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. Through his research work for Diabetes Action Canada, he is leading a team of

  Can where you live determine your chances of developing type 2 diabetes? And how much impact does your income or living circumstances play into this risk? Dr. Gillian Booth discusses her work on the social determinants of health and diabetes. Dr. Booth is an endocrinologist and a scientist at the Centre for Urban Health Solutions at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. Dr. Booth will be a plenary...

  Can where you live determine your chances of developing type 2 diabetes? And how much impact does your income or living circumstances play into this risk? Dr. Gillian Booth discusses her work on the

Dr. Bruce Perkins from the University of Toronto and Mount Sinai Hospital studies the complications of diabetes and ways to improve treatment for those living with type 1 diabetes. At the 2019 Diabetes Canada Professional Conference, taking place this October in Winnipeg, he’ll be delivering a plenary address on his work in adjunctive therapies for type 1 diabetes. This talk will focus on the use...

Dr. Bruce Perkins from the University of Toronto and Mount Sinai Hospital studies the complications of diabetes and ways to improve treatment for those living with type 1 diabetes. At the 2019 Diabete

Dr. Andrew Advani's work with youth with type 1 diabetes had shown him that the toughest transitions can come during the shift from pediatric to adult care. Poor care during this time period can have big impacts down the road. He and his research team are working with youth with T1D to help make those transitions easier and more successful. One way? A video series explaining different issues relat...

Dr. Andrew Advani's work with youth with type 1 diabetes had shown him that the toughest transitions can come during the shift from pediatric to adult care. Poor care during this time period can have

Dr. David Campbell is looking at type 2 diabetes and homelessness in a whole new light. By talking with those living with type 2 diabetes and housing insecurity and studying the patterns and outcomes in their lives, he hopes to inspire changes that will have real impact. Learn more about the barriers faced by those without stable housing and the stigma that can accompany homelessness.

Dr. David Campbell is looking at type 2 diabetes and homelessness in a whole new light. By talking with those living with type 2 diabetes and housing insecurity and studying the patterns and outcomes