Diabetes Canada Podcast (Diabetes Canada)

In Canada, leading stem cell scientists are working hard to find ways to use these cells to improve the health of people living with type 1 diabetes.

On this episode, host Krista Lamb speaks with Dr. Francis Lynn from the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute. Dr. Lynn is leading research projects using stem-cell-derived beta cells, as well as exploring ways to use CRISPR technology in this work.

He is also the winner of the 2021 Early Career Researcher Partnership Award from Diabetes Canada.

When you live with diabetes, your treatment plan may need the occasional change. However, in some cases that doesn’t happen. That might be because of an issue known as “clinical or therapeutic inertia”. Dr. Peter Senior, Director of the Alberta Diabetes Institute, joins host Krista Lamb to discuss what this is and why it matters.

A number of scientists around the world are researching brown adipose tissue to determine the role this brown fat plays in type 2 diabetes.

On this episode, host Krista Lamb speaks with Dr. Andre Carpentier, who is a clinician scientist at Sherbrook University and the Co-Scientific Lead at Diabetes Action Canada.

Dr. Carpentier is giving a sneak peek of his talk from the Diabetes Canada/CSEM Professional Conference and Annual General Meetings, which are taking place in Calgary, Alberta from November 9 – 12, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta. Interested in learning more or registering to attend in-person or virtually? Visit dcanconference.ca for more information.

Diabetes Canada’s president and CEO, Rick Blickstead, shares his thoughts on changing from the Canadian Diabetes Association to Diabetes Canada and how the organization is fighting the diabetes epidemic in Canada through its movement to end diabetes.

Diabetes Canada funds millions of dollars in research every year towards improved diabetes treatments and, one day, a cure. In today’s episode, Toronto’s Dr. Bruce A. Perkins of the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute at Mount Sinai Hospital discusses what it’s like to be a diabetes researcher and endocrinologist while living with type 1 diabetes. He also explains his work in the areas of diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage), diabetic kidney disease and strategies to help improve blood sugar control, which includes the working on the artificial pancreas.

What is diabetes stigma and how does it impact the lives of people living with the disease? Dr. Jan Hux, chief science officer at Diabetes Canada, looks at this issue and how it impacts the lives of people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. How does stigma affect the work, school and personal lives of people living with diabetes and what can we do to change perceptions and ease the mental health burden caused by this type of stigma?

This fall, Diabetes Canada is raising awareness about type 2 diabetes prevention by sharing information about the risk factors you need to know. This episode features an interview with endocrinologist and researcher Dr. Harpreet Bajaj, who looks at prevention of type 2 diabetes and its complications as well as diabetes and ethnicity.

Visit DiabetesTest.ca and take a quick type 2 diabetes risk assessment.

Dr. Daniel J. Drucker is renowned worldwide for his work in diabetes research, including his role in the development of two new classes of therapies for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Dr. Drucker is a plenary speaker at this year’s 20th annual Diabetes Canada/Canadian Society for Endocrinology and Metabolism Professional Conference. On today’s episode, he discusses his career, highlights of his presentation and shares insights into diabetes research in Canada.

For more information on the Diabetes Canada/CSEM Professional Conference visit diabetes.ca/professionalconference.

Dr. Kaberi Dasgupta is an associate professor of Medicine at McGill University and an attending physician at the McGill University Health Centre. She has worked on numerous research projects funded by Diabetes Canada and on this episode discusses two of them – diabetes stigma in people with type 1 diabetes and how the spouse of a woman with gestational diabetes may be at higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Dr. Dasgupta’s research takes a look at some unique areas of diabetes and deepens our understanding of the people who live with this disease.

For more information on diabetes, visit diabetes.ca. To donate to support research like Dr. Dasgupta’s visit diabetes.ca/donate.

Dr. Michael Riddell is a professor at York University in Toronto who specializes in exercise and type 1 diabetes. He’s also the author of Getting Pumped! A diabetes and exercise guide for active individuals with type 1 diabetes. Today, he talks about the importance of exercise for those with diabetes and his work to determine how best to manage blood sugars with physical fitness.

For more information on diabetes visit diabetes.ca and to learn more about Dr. Riddell’s book visit gettingpumped.org

What’s it like to live with type 2 diabetes? Diabetes Canada advocate and National Diabetes Trust board member Ram Krishna shares his personal experience and how he has learned the value of self-management.

Want to find out your risk of developing type 2 diabetes? Visit DiabetesTest.ca and take a quick risk assessment.

Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, recently spoke at our 2017 Professional Conference in Edmonton. She joins us on the podcast to talk about type 2 diabetes prevention, the role communities play in our overall health and much more.

Dr. Jan Hux, President, Diabetes Canada, discusses how population impact can make an enormous difference in the lives of people living with diabetes. 

Dr. Jon McGavock joins us from the 2017 Diabetes Canada Professional Conference to discuss his work on the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes in youth, in particular those from Indigenous communities.

Melinda Prevost is a peer support leader for young people living with type 1 as part of the virtual patient network. She is also an athlete who has never let type 1 hold her back. Find out more about the Virtual Support Network on their website: www.youngdiabetes1.ca

Dr. Peter Senior from the Alberta Diabetes Institute explains islet transplantation and why this research is so exciting for people living with type 1 diabetes.

Dr. Bernard Zinman is a Senior Investigator at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute in Toronto. He has been involved with many advances in diabetes treatment and care and is a world-leader in the diabetes field.

Joanne Lewis is a dietitian and the director of nutrition and healthy eating at Diabetes Canada. On today's episode she talks about diabetes and nutrition.

Dr. Advani is an endocrinologist and researcher at St. Michael’s Hospital and one of his main areas of research is kidney disease and diabetes.

Diabetes Canada's Clinical Practice Guidelines are released every five years and they’re very important to people working in health care, but also to people living with diabetes. Toronto's Dr. Perkins shares his experience as someone who has worked extensively on the guidelines and as an endocrinologist, a diabetes researcher and a person living with type 1 diabetes.

Dr. Gregory Steinberg was the 2017 Young Scientist of the Year. He shares his history and information about his ground-breaking research.

Dr. Noah Ivers is a family doctor and a researcher at Women’s College Hospital in Toronto. He is also a co-chair of the committee that is working to share information about Diabetes Canada's 2018 Clinical Practice Guidelines with health-care providers and the public.

Dr. Denice Feig is an expert on diabetes and pregnancy. In this episode she discusses what women living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes need to consider during pregnancy, as well as highlighting the latest research on this topic from the Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines. For more information on diabetes and pregnancy visit http://guidelines.diabetes.ca/

In the new book, Diagnosing the Legacy: The Discovery, Research and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes in Indigenous Youth, author Larry Krotz explores the history and legacy of diabetes in remote Manitoba communities. From the surprising diagnosis of Indigenous children with this disease in the 1980s to how remote communities and health care teams are partnering to support each other today, the book is a fascinating look at a complex issue. You can purchase a copy of Diagnosing the Legacy from the University of Manitoba Press: https://uofmpress.ca/books/detail/diagnosing-the-legacy

Dr. Lorraine Lipscombe is an endocrinologist at Toronto's Women's College Hospital who specializes in women and diabetes. Her new research looks at how women who develop gestational diabetes can avoid going on to develop type 2 diabetes. In this episode, she discusses this project,as well as risk factors that are unique to women and ways to reduce those risks.

Thank you for listening to our first season of the Diabetes Canada Podcast and for helping make it a huge success. We will return in September with more great interviews so stay tuned to learn more about what's coming next season.

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Dr. Jan Hux, President and CEO of Diabetes Canada, discusses the latest news from the organization, including updates on the Diabetes 360 strategy and the focus on population impact.

Dr. Cristina Nostro from The McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine explains her work to grow stem-cell-derived islets in the lab.

Dr. Jenny Bruin from Carlton University is studying beta cell regeneration to learn if diabetes risk is impacted by exposure to environmental toxins and other elements.

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.

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

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 (journalism, science, public health), two life-changing events, and one near-death experience. You can find Renira’s spoken word poem about hypoglycemia on YouTube and check out her poetry and photography on Instagram @words_by_renira.

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?

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/.

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. 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_song.html

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 manage diabetes.

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.

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.

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. 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 related to diabetes - you can watch an episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0XN_hjfQiA&list=PL4YjH1lrAEdWur78UFFBm0yoflc8zODjK

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 speaker at the 2019 Diabetes Canada Professional Conference, which is taking place in Winnipeg this October 2nd – 5th. This episode provides a sneak peek into some of what she’ll be discussing at the event.

Learn more about the Diabetes Canada Professional Conference and register now: https://diabetes.ca/professionalconference

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 of Sodium Glucose Transport Inhibitors (SGLTis) in the treatment of T1D. These drugs have been transformative in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and Dr. Perkins is one of many of the leading voices in studying their use in type 1 diabetes. On this episode, get a sneak peek at this presentation!

Learn more about the Diabetes Canada Professional Conference and register now: https://diabetes.ca/professionalconference

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 ways patients can work with their healthcare team for successful eye health outcomes.

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 Banting and Best Diabetes Centre’s Guidebook on the Diabetes Management, visit the U of T Bookstore: https://diabetesaction.ca/second-edition-of-the-guidebook-on-diabetes-management-out-now/

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 that must be considered, especially if people reach an age where they are no longer able to care for themselves.

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.

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 looking at type 1 diabetes trends in Ontario and much more.

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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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.

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/

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder and experts still aren’t sure what causes it or how to cure it. Finding a way to suppress the progress of autoimmune disorders without compromising the immune system is a puzzle researchers around the world are hoping to solve. Dr. Pere Santamaria from the University of Calgary, whose research looks at autoimmune disorders and, specifically, type 1 diabetes, is hoping to crack that code.

Dr. Elizabeth Stephenson from the University of Toronto and SickKids Hospital explains what research ethics are and why they’re important to those living with diabetes.

Technology often makes our lives easier, but if you live with type 1 diabetes it can also seem really overwhelming. From insulin pumps to CGMs and even do-it-yourself solutions, there are so many new technologies that it’s hard to know how to make the right decision for you. On this episode, Dr. Michael Riddell from York University talks about the latest in technology and type 1 diabetes.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge for everyone, but for some people—in particular older adults—there have been some very specific reasons for concern. Add diabetes into the mix and it all gets even more complicated.

Dr. Paula Rochon, the Vice President of Research at Women’s College Hospital in Toronto, tell us how COVID-19 has exacerbated inequities among older adults, in particular women, and how she’s hoping to change this trajectory.

February is Heart Month. For people living with diabetes, heart disease is one of the most common complications. Dr. Erin Mulvihill is a scientist from the Ottawa Heart Institute whose research tries to better understand this connection in order to improve treatments.

For people living with diabetes, kidney disease can be one of the most common complications. Better understanding of your kidney health can help you prevent or delay this complication and live a healthier life with diabetes. Dr. Andrew Advani, an endocrinologist and researcher from St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, returns to the show to discuss diabetes and kidney health.

Joanne Lewis is the Director of Knowledge Management, HCP Education & Outreach at Diabetes Canada. In the encore episode from season 1 she talks about diabetes and nutrition.

Our podcast host, Krista Lamb, recently released the new book Beyond Banting: From insulin to islet transplants, decoding Canada’s diabetes research superstars (inspired by the podcast).

For this week’s episode we’ve turned the tables and invited a diabetes researcher to interview Krista. Dr. Michael Riddell from York University, who has been a frequent guest on the podcast, puts her in the hot seat

Dr. Stephen Kosar is an ophthalmologist in Northern Ontario. In today’s episode, he discusses diabetic retinopathy, including the barriers that people in remote locations face in getting needed screening. He also explains the issues related to eye care screening during COVID-19 and the potential for telemedicine to help improve eye care.

One of the major changes that has come with the Covid-19 pandemic is the move towards virtual care. For some, this change has been a good one – allowing them to avoid the barriers that made in-person health care challenging. For others, it has been difficult to adapt.

On this episode of the Diabetes Canada Podcast Dr. Ilana Halperin discusses how people with diabetes can make the most of virtual care, and how health care providers can help with that.

Dr. Halperin is an endocrinologist at Sunnybrook Health Centre in Toronto.

For people living with diabetes, foot care is essential to avoid complications that can affect mobility, such as amputation.

Learning about foot care and having access to care are all important elements of amputation prevention.

On today’s episode, Dr. Zaina Albalawi  shares tips to help people with diabetes better manage their foot care.

Dr. Albalawi is a clinical assistant professor at Memorial University and an endocrinologist in St. John’s, Newfoundland. She is also the co-author of the Foot Care chapter in Diabetes Canada’s 2018 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Diabetes in Canada.

We know that people of Chinese descent have a higher risk for type 2 diabetes, but there are many questions about why that is and how the risk could be reduced.

On this episode, Dr. Calvin Ke discusses his work studying type 2 diabetes in the Chinese community. Dr. Ke is an endocrinologist and a clinical epidemiologist in Toronto.

Hormones in the intestine have proven to play an important role in managing type 2 diabetes, as well as regulating growth and function of the beta cell and the intestinal tract. But what does all of that mean for those living with the condition?

On this episode Dr. Patricia Brubaker discusses her work with glucagon-like peptides. Dr. Brubaker is a Professor in the department of Physiology at the University of Toronto and a Canada Research Chair in Vascular and Metabolic Biology.

She is also the 2020 winner of the Diabetes Canada Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding contribution to diabetes research.

On our latest episode, Dr. Jennifer Estall discusses her work looking at molecular changes in diabetes and how they might help in better understanding the condition and developing new therapies.

Dr. Estall is Director, Molecular Mechanisms of Diabetes Research Unit at the Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) and an Adjunct Professor in the department of Experimental Medicine, Anatomy and Cell Biology at McGill University in Montreal.

She was also the 2020 winner of the Diabetes Canada Young Scientist of the Year Award.

If you live with diabetes, your bone health may also be affected. Do you know the signs to look for?

Today’s guest is Dr. Claudia Gagnon. She is a clinician scientist and an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the Universite Laval. Dr. Gagnon’s work looks at the impact of obesity and diabetes on bone health.

This episode’s guest is Ryan Hooey who is a Program Lead for the Come to Work Program at the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), as well as a person living with type 1 diabetes. He shares his personal experience as someone living with diabetes and sight loss, including his work to make diabetes technology more accessible for everyone.

Visit CNIB.ca for more information on sight loss.

Managing diabetes is a full-time job—and it doesn’t end in retirement when you turn 65.

For this episode, we discuss diabetes after age 65 with Dr. Iliana Lega who is an endocrinologist and a scientist with the Women’s College Research Institute. Dr. Lega is an expert in the area of diabetes and aging.

Dr. Lega will be a speaker at the 2021 Diabetes Canada/CSEM Professional Conference and Annual General Meetings, which will take place virtually from November 23 – 26, 2021. This is Canada’s most highly anticipated diabetes-related conference and registration is open now at dcanconference.ca.

In 2021 we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin. This life-saving discovery made by Banting, Best, Collip and McLeod at the University of Toronto had its roots even earlier.

Our guest is Grant Maltman who is the Curator at the Banting House National Historic Site of Canada in London, Ontario. Banting House is the former residence of Sir Frederick Banting and is now home to an incredible collection of artifacts related to his life.

Learn more about Banting House and book a visit on their website.