Have you been impacted by type 2 diabetes (T2D)? You are not alone!
Diabetes Canada invites anyone affected by diabetes, including family, friends, and caregivers, to join our nationwide T2D Peer Connect Program.
This Free Peer Connect Program is like a traditional support group that helps educate and connect Canadians affected by type 2 diabetes. The only difference is that we have gone virtual and are offering a series of interactive online meetings via Zoom. Each support group session offers breakout rooms, healthcare professionals speaking on hot topics, and a Q&A period where your questions can be asked and answered.
This program is being offered live in the Atlantic provinces & Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, however if you live in the northern provinces, British Columbia, or Quebec, feel free to join any one of our regional dates and times as noted below.
Session, speakers, topics & dates – Register below for one or more today!
Ontario/Atlantic Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta
| Make Nutrition Simple, but Significant | |||
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Speaker: Colleen Rogers, RD, CDERegistered Dietitian, Colleen Rogers shares key strategies to help you optimize your lifestyle for better blood glucose control. Learn the basics of carbohydrate counting, label reading and more. |
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Ontario/Atlantic May 19, 2022 7:00 - 8:30 PM EDT |
Manitoba May 26, 2022 6:30 - 8:00 PM CDT |
Saskatchewan May 19, 2022 7:00 - 8:30 PM CST |
Alberta May 26, 2022 7:30 - 9:00 PM MDT |
| Advancements in Retinopathy Treatment & Research | |||
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Speaker: Dr Josh Manusow, MD, FRCSCJoin Josh Manusow, MD FRCSC, to learn how retinopathy is connected to diabetes and review advancements in retinopathy treatment and research. |
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Ontario/Atlantic June 9, 2022 7:00 - 8:30 PM EDT |
Manitoba June 23, 2022 6:30 - 8:00 PM CDT |
Saskatchewan June 9, 2022 7:00 - 8:30 PM CST |
Alberta June 23, 2022 7:30 - 9:00 PM MDT |
| Diabetes Medications 101 | |||
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Speaker: Susie Jin, Pharmacist, CDE, CRELearn about the latest type 2 diabetes medications, what they do and how they can help you optimize your overall health. |
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Ontario/Atlantic Sep 8, 2022 7:00 - 8:30 PM EDT |
Manitoba Sep 15, 2022 6:30 - 8:00 PM CDT |
Saskatchewan Sep 8, 2022 7:00 - 8:30 PM CST |
Alberta Sep 15, 2022 7:30 - 9:00 PM MDT |
| Diabetes & Mental Health | |||
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Speaker: Kacey Wall, RN, CDECheck back soon for more details! |
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Ontario/Atlantic Oct 13, 2022 7:00 - 8:30 PM EDT |
Manitoba Oct 27, 2022 6:30 - 8:00 PM CDT |
Saskatchewan Oct 13, 2022 7:00 - 8:30 PM CST |
Alberta Oct 27, 2022 7:30 - 9:00 PM MDT |
Why join?
- Great opportunity to connect and reflect with others affected by diabetes
- Share ideas and receive support in a non-judgmental environment
- Learn diabetes management tips & tricks from expert speakers on different topics
Where:
Zoom (Link will be provided in your confirmation email upon registering)
Join from the comfort of your own home by using your tablet or smartphone!
A toll-free call-in option is also available, if you want to join by phone!
For more information about the Peer Connect Program, please contact 1.800.226.8464 or info@diabetes.ca.
Thank you to our amazing sponsors for making this program possible!
Sponsored by:
Saskatchewan Lions
