University of Toronto Family Medicine Releases New Report: Caring for Our Diverse Populations
Congratulations to the University of Toronto’s Family Medicine Department on the launch of their 2020 University of Toronto Family Medicine Report: Caring for Our Diverse Populations. The report illustrates the critical role of family doctors in caring and advocating for the communities they serve. You can learn more about the report and read it on […]
New Module: Intersectionality as a Research Lens: A Pathway to Better Science
Two years ago, the SGBA+ team at Women’s College Research Institute (WCRI) launched The Health Researcher’s Toolkit, a series of seven interactive e-learning modules focused on the integration of sex and gender in health research. The modules are designed to benefit both experienced and emerging researchers across a range of disciplines, from medical sciences […]
Diabetes Action Canada Programs Featured in Globe and Mail Supplement
Just in time for World Diabetes Day on November 14, two of Diabetes Action Canada’s programs have been highlighted in a Globe and Mail supplement. The article, Unleashing the power of data to enhance health outcomes for Canadians with diabetes, features the National Diabetes Repository and Connect1d programs. It is available online now. Read […]
Joint Webinar Series with Fighting Blindness Canada and Diabetes Action Canada
Join FBC and our partners at Diabetes Action Canada (DAC) this November for a series of webinars in recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month! Each webinar is free and open to all, and will be simultaneously available in French. [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Diabetes & Vision Loss 101 Tuesday, November 3, 2020, 5 p.m. ET Did you know […]
Ensuring the Future of Patient-Oriented Research
By Krista Lamb If patient involvement in designing research studies is to become an integrated part of the diabetes research process, the next generation of scientists must understand why it is necessary and how to successfully incorporate patients into their work. To achieve this, Diabetes Action Canada’s Training and Mentorship team has been working to […]
Moving Beyond Just Sex and Gender
By Krista Lamb For decades, sex and gender were often missing from the list of things considered during the research process. Unfortunately, this led to some health care interventions that were inappropriate or potentially harmful for some patients. These days, sex and gender are recognized as important to health research—a development applauded by Diabetes Action […]
Diabetes Action Canada October Webinar Series
Diabetes Action Canada is excited to continue it’s webinar series in October with our research spotlight featuring our Knowledge Translation program. Please note that all presentations will occur in French Below you will see the list of topics and presentations for this October webinar series: Tuesday October 6th at 1PM EST [bs_button size=”lg” type=”info” value=”Register […]
Program provides relevant supports for older adults with diabetes
By Krista Lamb For older Canadians, diabetes is often one of multiple conditions they are trying to manage—all while encountering barriers that are specific to their age. This is why a research team at Diabetes Action Canada is dedicated to working together with older adults with multiple chronic conditions and their caregivers to promote optimal […]