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South Asian healthy eating tips if you live with diabetes
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South Asian healthy eating tips if you live with diabetes

South Asian cuisine is known for its bold flavours, aromatic spices and diverse ingredients. And with a few thoughtful adjustments, these beloved dishes can be transformed into meals that are delicious and support your diabetes management.

By Vanita Pais, RD, CDE, CPT February 3, 2026
Where pharmacy meets empathy in diabetes care
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Where pharmacy meets empathy in diabetes care

When Susan Young moved to Lethbridge, Alberta, she had already experienced a lifetime of struggles with type 1 diabetes and was skeptical that any new healthcare professional could help her. But just months after her doctor referred her to pharmacist Rick Siemens in 2023, her blood glucose levels started to improve significantly, and she started experiencing a dramatic health transformation. 

By Marlene Oliveira January 21, 2026
Diabetes stigma beyond type: Geetika’s story
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Diabetes stigma beyond type: Geetika’s story

Geetika Bhardwaj has heard all kinds of myths and misconceptions about diabetes. In her life, she has navigated three different diabetes diagnoses – gestational diabetes, prediabetes and type 2 diabetes – and throughout her experiences, she has heard all kinds of myths and misinformation.

October 20, 2025
The difference a cure would make
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The difference a cure would make

For Sasha and her son Brayson, who both live with diabetes, a cure would be life-changing for them and others in their community.

By Denise Barnard August 28, 2025
D-Camps: Building resilience, confidence, and skills
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D-Camps: Building resilience, confidence, and skills

Living with diabetes does not hold Ellie Fraser back. A self-described go-getter from Toronto, Ontario, Ellie has a graduate degree in neuroscience, a thriving professional career, a busy roster of volunteer work, and a deep and active passion for outdoor adventures. She credits her life-changing experiences at Diabetes Canada’s D-Camps with developing her resilience and determination.

By Marlene Oliveira August 7, 2025
Snack smart
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Snack smart

Healthy snacks can be satisfying and don’t have to be complicated or time-consuming to prepare.

By Denise Barnard July 31, 2025
Sheila’s story: From diagnosis to legacy
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Sheila’s story: From diagnosis to legacy

With the support of her family and Diabetes Canada, Sheila is giving back as a way of saying thank you and changing the future for others.

By Sheila McAvity July 21, 2025
Advocate Nikki Webb’s journey to access insulin pump coverage
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Advocate Nikki Webb’s journey to access insulin pump coverage

Meet Nikki Webb from Winnipeg, Manitoba: a remarkable young woman whose journey embodies the resilience required to live well with diabetes. Since her diagnosis, Nikki has navigated many obstacles to managing her diabetes and living life on her own terms, balancing academics, athletics, a career in healthcare, and family planning.

By Marlene Oliveira July 18, 2025