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Shop Confidently with These Grocery Store Tips
Use these tips to shop with confidence and pick up nutritious finds for your recipe.
By Denise Barnard
July 15, 2026
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A Dietitian's Personal Connection to Diabetes Care
Inspired by her twin brother Miles’s diagnosis at age 13, registered dietitian Katie Brunke brings empathy and experience to diabetes education and support.
By Ashley Keenan
July 13, 2026
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Crochet for a Cause: Michele Katz's story
When Michelle Katz of Vancouver, BC was asked to create a capstone project for school, she didn’t just think about grades — she thought about how she could make a difference. Her idea was simple but powerful: turn her love of crochet into a way to give back in memory of her father who lived with type 2 diabetes.
June 18, 2026
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From Global Summit to Systems Change
At the Global Summit to End Diabetes Stigma this past March, Diabetes Canada was proud to join 200+ people from 40+ countries and share our insights, sponsor the summit and support Canadians with lived experience to share their voices on this global change. With more than 151 contributions (from research to real-world stories from over 70 countries around the world) the most powerful moments at the Global Summit didn’t come from a single presentation or statistics.
By Shusmita Rashid, Executive Director
June 10, 2026
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Aprons in Action: Skû Náh Café’s John Joseph Brings Peace to the Plate
Aprons in Action presented by Manulife cooking challenge participant John Joseph brings peace to eating with this complex condition through diabetes-friendly recipes inspired by Indigenous ancestral eating practices.
By Lindsay Kwan
May 29, 2026
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Living Beyond the Stigma of Type 2 Diabetes
For Amy Moore, part of living well with diabetes is about changing the conversation around the condition.
By Danysleidy Rodriguez
May 22, 2026
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Enjoying South Asian Cuisine
Love the vibrant spices and dishes of this cuisine? Here are some tweaks to make it more balanced so you can enjoy it even more, especially if you live with diabetes.
By Denise Barnard
May 6, 2026
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Balanced Eating is Simpler Than You Might Think
Here are some helpful tips to support your overall health whether you live with diabetes or not.
By Denise Barnard
March 24, 2026
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Advancing Allyship on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Health equity is not optional if we want to improve diabetes outcomes for those who are affected. It is essential.
By Suelyn Knight, M.Ed.
March 19, 2026
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The Life-Changing Progress of Diabetes
Anne Bunda has seen firsthand how life has improved for her and others diagnosed with type 1
By Suelyn Knight, M.Ed.
March 19, 2026
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Understanding Resistant Starch
You may have heard about resistant starch. It forms when foods like pasta, rice, potatoes, and grains are cooked and then cooled. But what does this mean for your blood sugar?
By Cayla Runka
February 27, 2026