Diabetes Action Canada is pleased to share that Low 2, the second film in this arts-based series co-created with Co-researchers with lived experience from the Calgary Diabetes Advocacy Committee (CDAC), will be screened at the Diabetes Canada Professional Conference on November 27, 2025.

Building on the success of the original film Low, this new chapter continues to illuminate the emotional, social, and practical realities of living with type 1 diabetes, told directly through the voices of those with lived experience.

Research Shows the Impact of Arts-Based Knowledge Mobilization

Earlier this year, the DAC team led by Dr. David Campbell published an evaluation of Low in Health Education & Behavior, demonstrating how arts-based storytelling can deepen understanding of diabetes stigma and improve communication between patients and providers.

Read the full paper here: 👉 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10901981251332235

The study highlighted several key outcomes:

• Reduced diabetes stigma by presenting lived experience in an authentic and accessible way.
• Enhanced empathy and understanding among clinicians, trainees, and policymakers.
• More patient-centred communication practices, with many viewers reporting meaningful changes in how they support people living with diabetes.
• Validation and empowerment for individuals who saw their own experiences reflected on screen.

These findings underscore the value of arts-based knowledge mobilization in shifting mindsets and bridging the gap between research evidence and real-world experience.

About Low 2

Low 2 continues the story that began in the original film, offering a deeper look at the lived realities of managing type 1 diabetes and challenging the assumptions that contribute to diabetes stigma in a health care setting.

Co-created with co-researchers with lived experience from the Calgary Diabetes Advocacy Committee (CDAC), the film brings forward honest, nuanced experiences that highlight both the emotional weight and the everyday resilience of life with type 1 diabetes. Their leadership shaped every aspect of the narrative, ensuring the film reflects the community’s voice with authenticity and care.

We are honoured to participate in the premiere of Low 2 at the Diabetes Canada Conference and to share this next chapter with the broader diabetes community. We hope it sparks meaningful conversations about empathy, stigma, and the importance of more human-centred approaches to diabetes care.

Watch Low and Learn More

For those who haven’t yet seen Low, or who want to learn more about the films and the co-creation process behind them, visit our page here:
👉 https://diabetesaction.ca/the-film-low/