Category: Community

Dexcom G7 Now Available in Canada

The newest Dexcom continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system, the G7, is now available in Canada. Here’s what you need to know!

Using My Passion for Health and Wellness to Adjust to Life With Type 2 Diabetes

Learn about Ria’s story and how her passion for health and wellness helped her adjust to life with type 2 diabetes. 

What I Learned About Health Insurance + Type 2 Diabetes

Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes means learning how health insurance can impact you. Mark shares his experience in navigating health insurance to manage his diabetes. 

What I Learned From Managing T2D While Pregnant

Wonder what it could be like to manage type 2 diabetes while pregnant? Read Erin’s story about having a smooth pregnancy. 

Share your story

Your voice matters to the type 2 community. Share how type 2 diabetes has affected your life. Your story could inspire others.

“Not just another diabetes patient. This is My Life”

You’re more than just a diabetes patient. Read Leijsa’s story on how she advocated for herself to get proper diabetes care. 

Diabetes News

All the latest news in the diabetes industry.

“We Need More Peer Support Groups for T2Ds in Canada” 

Feeling alone with type 2 diabetes? You’re not alone, but there is a need for more peer support for people with diabetes. A community member shares why 

HCP’s Perspective on Diabetes Success: Learn to Celebrate the Small Wins

Quisha Umemba RN, CDCES, CHWI shares thoughts on how success w/ type 2 diabetes is more than about A1C and how to celebrate the small wins.

Getting Therapy as a Man with Diabetes: “Our pride gets the best of us.”

Asking for help is never easy—especially for a man in today’s world where mental health is often overlooked. Here, Keith shares why asking for help was worth it.