Recent News
Diabetes Action Canada Joins Research Canada
Diabetes Action Canada is pleased to now be a member of Research Canada. Research Canada is a national, broad-based alliance dedicated to advancing health research through collaborative advocacy. Their mission, which aligns well with DAC’s is, “to improve the health and prosperity of all Canadians by championing Canada’s global leadership in health research and innovation.” […]
Diabetes Action Canada on AsPERUsual Podcast
On this latest episode of asPERusual – a podcast for practical patient engagement, host Anna Maria Chudyk interviewed our very own Tracy McQuire and Linxi Mytkolli to learn about the different ways in which our Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research network is committed to improving the lives of persons living with diabetes. Regardless of whether diabetes is […]
Diabetes Action Canada Celebrates the Work of Michelle Murray
At the end of March, Michelle Murray retired from her role as Training and Mentoring Coordinator for Diabetes Action Canada. Michelle has been an integral part of the DAC team since the organization’s inception in 2016. “Michelle has played a pivotal role in developing our Training and Mentoring program, ensuring all members were well-equipped to […]
Webinars
Simplifying Complexity: How to select and use KM-IS Theories, Models and Frameworks in research
Did you know that KM-IS theories, models and frameworks can be used to help guide how we share, use or apply research results in the real world to benefit patients, the public, and the healthcare system? Did you know that without using these theories, models and frameworks, your KM-IS efforts could lead to failed implementation and impact as well as wasted resources? There are over 150 existing theories, models and frameworks to guide KM-IS practice, but how do we select the one that fits our purpose, and how do we actually use them?
Podcasts
Diabetes and Homelessness
Episode one features an interview with Patient Partner Anna DiGiandomenico and University of Calgary researcher Dr. David Campbell who discuss their work on a research program that’s shedding light on the impact of homelessness on diabetes treatment and care.
Amputation Prevention
On episode four, Patient Partner Tom Weisz and Dr. Charles de Mestral discuss the work being done by the Diabetes Action Canada foot care and amputation prevention team, which is looking at community-based approaches to improving treatments and avoiding lower limb amputations.
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Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in working-age Canadians
Digital Health Solutions for Learning Health Systems
Using health data to better understand those living with diabetes and transform diabetes self-management.
Indigenous Peoples Health
Building programs and capacity in the respectful engagement of Indigenous people in patient-oriented research.
Older Adults with Diabetes
Providing individualized solutions that help more people live longer, healthier lives with diabetes while avoiding complications.
Become a Patient Partner
Diabetes Action Canada aims to integrate the patient perspective into every step of the research process including developing research questions, defining research objectives, collecting data and evaluating results; however, while some patients have the readiness to contribute as full members of research teams, others may bring a range of expertise such as in ethics or as knowledge brokers.
Partners
Our partners share in our mission to transform the health outcomes of people with diabetes and its related complications. Industry stakeholders have the opportunity to partner with Diabetes Action Canada, the first and only nation-wide collaborative network focused on the prevention of diabetes complications, and play an active role in achieving our goals.