Diabetes Action Canada
Improving Lives with Diabetes Through Research, Patient Engagement, and Knowledge Mobilization
Our Network consists of a diverse team of patient partners, researchers, diabetes specialists, primary care practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, data specialists, and health policy experts committed to improving the lives of persons living with diabetes.
Patient Engagement
Engaging people with diabetes as active partners in health research to maximize the benefits of research for all communities.
Digital Health
Using health data to better understand those living with diabetes and transform diabetes self-management.
Knowledge Mobilization
Ensuring that research results are shared effectively with those who can implement them and with end users.
Recent News
Diabetes Action Canada at the Diabetes Canada/CSEM Professional Conference: A Recap
In November, the DAC team was in Halifax to attend the Diabetes Canada/Canadian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism Professional Conference. The event, which takes place over four days, was full of highlights. On Wednesday, November 20, our Knowledge Mobilization Team, led by Dr. Monika Kastner and supported by Research Assistant, Isabella Herrington, hosted a workshop […]
DAC @ DC Conference
From November 20 – 23rd, Diabetes Action Canada will be taking part in the Diabetes Canada Professional Conference in Halifax. Our researchers, fellows and patient partners will be involved as speakers and attendees. This is an important opportunity to share our latest research updates and to network and engage with the diabetes community in Canada. […]
DAC’s Linxi Mytkolli Shares Her Diabetes Story for World Diabetes Day
November 14th is World Diabetes Day and this year our Director of Patient Engagement, Linxi Mytkolli, was involved in a number of exciting events and media appearances to discuss her lived experience. Mytkolli took part in a World Health Organization (WHO) social media live event, which was viewed by people around the globe. During the […]
Webinars
Research Spotlight – Training and Mentoring
Diabetes Action Canada is thrilled to restart its highly successful webinar series. For September, we will highlight the Training and Mentoring Program and the work of our awardees and trainees.
Podcasts
Researching ways to manage hypoglycemia
In episode six, Dr. Anne-Sophie Brazeau and Nathalie Kinnard discuss the BETTER registry and the research they are doing in Quebec to help people with T1D manage or prevent hypoglycemia.