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The Evidence Evolved. The Blame Remained.
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The Evidence Evolved. The Blame Remained.

Ashley Keenan's question was simple: if our understanding of type 2 diabetes has evolved, why does so much shame still surround it?

By Lindsay Kwan October 21, 2026
Betsy Cheng defies stereotypes
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Betsy Cheng defies stereotypes

On the Pump Couture runway, visibility becomes confidence, community, and a powerful response to diabetes stigma.

By Lindsay Kwan September 24, 2026
Carbs 101
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Carbs 101

Learn how to plan your meals using carbohydrate counting, which can help keep your blood sugar levels on target.

By Cayla Runka, RD September 15, 2026
Crochet for a Cause: Michele Katz's story
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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