From Research to Action: Welcoming the 2025 Fellowship Cohort
Meet the 10 new Fellows turning diabetes research into real-world tools -supported by global partners, lived experience, and a shared vision for change.
Creating Change Through Conversation: Reflections from Our Indigenous-Led Anti-Racism Training
By Sasha Delorme, Chair of the Indigenous Patient Circle, Diabetes Action Canada What am I doing to create change in this world—for my children, and for future generations? I’m working to make space for honest, open conversations about racism. And not just conversations—transformative ones. Earlier this spring, the Indigenous Patient Circle (IPC) hosted its second […]
Engagement francophone : Laurie Lépine en conversation / Francophone Engagement: In Conversation with Laurie Lépine
An English version will follow. Rencontre avec Laurie Lépine Coordonnatrice de l’engagement des patient·e·s francophones, Diabetes Action Canada Parle‑nous de ton parcours et de ce qui t’a menée chez DAC En 2013, j’ai reçu un diagnostic de diabète de type 1. Très vite, j’ai découvert à quel point cette maladie exige une vigilance constante — et à quel point les ressources […]
Rethinking Care: Lessons from the 2024 Diabetes Canada Conference
One of the most thought-provoking sessions I attended at the 2024 Diabetes Canada Conference was titled “How to Approach Challenging Clinical Scenarios: Considerations for Care Plan Evolution in the Real World.” The first presenter, a clinical psychologist specializing in patients living with diabetes and obesity, explained that the way doctors communicate with their patients is […]
From Rain to Realizations: A Fellow’s Journey at the Diabetes Canada Conference
One of the most memorable things about this year’s Diabetes Canada Conference didn’t really have much to do with the conference itself—it was the weather. It rained every single day, but that didn’t stop the DAC Fellows from forging new friendships, presenting innovative ideas for the diabetes community, and having just a little sugar and […]
From the Road to the Conference: Lessons in Connection and Care
A Different Kind of Journey The last time I travelled to meet my fellowship cohort, I rode in on my motorcycle. That was back in May, and I was healthy then—able to walk on my own and barely acquainted with this group of dedicated individuals. I was in awe of how much talent the other […]
Bridging Cultures and Care: A Journey from Research to Action
My journey to the Diabetes Canada Conference began in May 2024, when I was honoured to be selected as one of eight awardees for the Diabetes Action Canada (DAC) Research to Action Fellowship. This groundbreaking programme empowers individuals with lived or loved experiences of diabetes to bridge the gap between research and practical applications. For […]
Meaningful connections between researchers and patient partners
This is part seven in our series by Patient Partners about their experiences at our recent workshop. About Katie: Katharine (Katie) Mackett has lived with type 1 diabetes for 25 years. She is a PhD candidate in Clinical Epidemiology at McMaster University (Hamilton, ON) researching equitable access to evidence-based care for individuals living with diabetes. […]
What Can They Teach Me About Anti-Indigenous Racism in Healthcare? Lots!
This is part six in our series by Patient Partners about what they learned at our recent workshop. By Maryann Maloney About Maryann: Maryann Maloney As a Patient Partner with Diabetes Action Canada, I’ve been given the opportunity to have a voice that connects both my passion for helping others and the type 1 diabetes […]
Patient Partner Perspective: Understanding Privilege and its Impact on Health Equity
By Terri MacDonnell This is part 5 in our series of blog posts written by Patient Partners about their experience at the Diabetes Action Canada Workshop. About Terri: Terri MacDonnell has been a T1D for going on a pump and sensor 2 years ago. Feeling going on a pump and sensor 2 years ago. Feeling […]