Diabetes Canada Podcast

Why do some people with type 1 diabetes get complications, while others do not? The Canadian Study of Longevity in Diabetes studied Canadians who had lived with diabetes for more than 50 years to try and learn the answer to that question. Beth Mitchell, who participated in the study, talks about her life and why she wanted to share her experience with researchers.

Why do some people with type 1 diabetes get complications, while others do not? The Canadian Study of Longevity in Diabetes studied Canadians who had lived with diabetes for more than 50 years to try

Dr. Tim Kieffer from UBC proved that a stem cell solution could cure type 1 diabetes in the lab. Now his discovery is being tested in humans. Moving from the lab to human clinical trials is a huge step and Dr. Kieffer discusses his groundbreaking work and how much more still needs to be done to see if this is a viable treatment or cure.

Dr. Tim Kieffer from UBC proved that a stem cell solution could cure type 1 diabetes in the lab. Now his discovery is being tested in humans. Moving from the lab to human clinical trials is a huge ste

From smart phones to fitness trackers, digital health tools are everywhere and many people with diabetes are incorporating them in their self-management. Dr. Shivani Goyal is a researcher at eHealth Innovation in Toronto who specializes in helping make digital solutions accessible and intuitive. In this episode, she explains her work and how these new technologies are changing the way we treat and...

From smart phones to fitness trackers, digital health tools are everywhere and many people with diabetes are incorporating them in their self-management. Dr. Shivani Goyal is a researcher at eHealth I

Experts agree that it will take more than just lifestyle changes to stem the tide of type 2 diabetes - it's much more complex than that. In this episode, Dr. Laura Rosella from the University of Toronto discusses the role that population health plays in dealing with chronic illness.

Experts agree that it will take more than just lifestyle changes to stem the tide of type 2 diabetes - it's much more complex than that. In this episode, Dr. Laura Rosella from the University of Toron

Can gestational diabetes help researchers discover the key to why some people develop type 2 diabetes? Can type 2 diabetes be reversed? These are just two of the questions Dr. Ravi Retnakaran, an endocrinologist and scientist at Mount Sinai’s Leadership Sinai Centre for Diabetes and a professor at the University of Toronto, is trying to answer.

Can gestational diabetes help researchers discover the key to why some people develop type 2 diabetes? Can type 2 diabetes be reversed? These are just two of the questions Dr. Ravi Retnakaran, an endo

How are obesity and type 2 diabetes linked? Can bariatric surgery roll back type 2 diabetes? Dr. Sean Wharton is an expert in the area of obesity and weight loss and he discusses some of these topics and more in this interview.

How are obesity and type 2 diabetes linked? Can bariatric surgery roll back type 2 diabetes? Dr. Sean Wharton is an expert in the area of obesity and weight loss and he discusses some of these topics

Dr. Dessi Zaharieva lives with type 1 diabetes, which has fueled her doctorate studies in diabetes and exercise. She is also a successful MMA fighter. Find out what drives "The Bulgarian Bulldozer" to excel in so many areas in this interview from the Type 1 Conference in Toronto.

Dr. Dessi Zaharieva lives with type 1 diabetes, which has fueled her doctorate studies in diabetes and exercise. She is also a successful MMA fighter. Find out what drives "The Bulgarian Bulldozer" to

Pump on or pump off? What happens if your blood sugar levels drop? And what if, well, things don't work the way they should? Dr. Alice Cheng answers all your questions about diabetes and sex because, as Salt 'n' Pepa said, "Sex is natural, sex is good."

Pump on or pump off? What happens if your blood sugar levels drop? And what if, well, things don't work the way they should? Dr. Alice Cheng answers all your questions about diabetes and sex because,

Dr. Hertzel Gerstein has made his mark on diabetes research through his extensive work in groundbreaking clinical trials and in the area of dysglycemia. He is also an advocate for de-stigmatizing diabetes and wrote a song about this, as well as developing a music video with his team in Hamilton, ON. You can watch the video here: https://fhs.mcmaster.ca/main/news/news_2016/tackling_diabetes_with_a_...

Dr. Hertzel Gerstein has made his mark on diabetes research through his extensive work in groundbreaking clinical trials and in the area of dysglycemia. He is also an advocate for de-stigmatizing diab

Dr. James Shapiro was named Diabetes Canada's 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner because of his leading role in "The Edmonton Protocol", which proved that islet transplants could be done successfully. He continues to lead work on islet transplantation at the Alberta Diabetes Institute and, in this interview, he shares information about his extraordinary career.

Dr. James Shapiro was named Diabetes Canada's 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner because of his leading role in "The Edmonton Protocol", which proved that islet transplants could be done successfu

Dr. Michael Riddell from York University and LMC Diabetes returns to share even more information about his work supporting diabetes and exercise. Learn about his latest studies and how his team are working with pump and CGM technologies for active people with type 1 diabetes. Interested in Dr. Riddell's book? Learn more at http://www.gettingpumped.org/.

At the recent Diabetes Canada Type 1 Conference, Dr. Peter Senior from the Alberta Diabetes Institute gave a plenary address looking at the latest updates in diabetes research. From the artificial pancreas to islet transplants and beyond - should we be using the c-word (cure) just yet?

Renira Narrandes is a South African-Canadian storyteller, poet, and speaker who lives with type 1 diabetes. Her stories are generally humorous—though occasionally, she reaches in and pulls out something heavy from deep within. Despite being detail-oriented and methodical, Renira will admit she doesn’t always know where her path is going. Her journey so far has included three master’s degrees (jour...

Kimberley Hanson is the Executive Director of Federal Affairs for Diabetes Canada, as well as a person living with type 1 diabetes. From the Disability Tax Credit to Diabetes 360, she is working to create positive change for people living with diabetes. Visit this link to learn more about Diabetes 360 and how you can help: https://goo.gl/V26DhM

Dr. James Johnson from the University of British Columbia is studying beta cells to determine ways these cells play a role in obesity, diabetes risk and much more. His work is currently funded by Diabetes Canada.