Diabetes Canada Healthcare Huddle
Welcome to the Diabetes Canada Healthcare Huddle – a podcast that invites health care professionals to listen in on the discussion as we explore a diabetes related topic. Each episode, we will present a case study, then have a conversation with an expert about the clinical challenge. And finally, re-visit the case and see how we can apply our new knowledge and tools.
Menopause, Nutrition and Diabetes with Jenna Walsh
Perimenopause and menopause can have a significant impact on glucose management, insulin sensitivity and overall metabolic health, yet these changes are often overlooked in diabetes care. In this episode of Diabetes Canada Healthcare Huddle, registered dietitian Jenna Walsh joins Dr. Sara Stafford and Gail MacNeill to discuss the relationship between menopause and diabetes. They explore common symptoms, the role of estrogen in glucose regulation, and practical strategies to support patients through this transition. The conversation covers nutrition, protein needs, exercise, sleep, caffeine, alcohol and menopausal hormone therapy, providing healthcare providers with actionable tips to support women living with diabetes.
Continuous Glucose Monitors and Diabetes with Susie Jin
This episode explores how continuous glucose monitoring can support more individualized diabetes care, including its clinical and quality-of-life benefits, common barriers to effective use, and opportunities to tailor CGM data, targets and alerts to each person’s therapy and goals.
Medication Reluctance with Dr. Michael Vallis
In this podcast, Dr. Michael Vallis join Sara and Gail to discuss medication reluctance in individuals living with diabetes.
This podcast is brought to you in partnership with NovoNordisk.
Hot Topics in Exercise with Dr. Jonathan Little
In this podcast, Dr. Jonathan Little join Sara and Gail to discuss the hot topics in exercise in people living with type 2 diabetes.
Preventative Vaccination in Diabetes with Dr. Pavan Bhat
In this podcast, Dr. Pavan Bhat join Sara and Gail to discuss the preventative vaccinations in people living with diabetes.
This podcast is brought to you in partnership with Moderna, Sanofi and Pfizer.
Diabetes and Metabolic Dysfunction–associated Steatotic Liver Disease in Adults (New CPG Chapter) with James Kim and Giada Sebastiani
In this podcast, Dr. James Kim and Dr. Giada Sebastiani join Sara and Gail to discuss the new 2025 chapter on Diabetes and Metabolic Dysfunction–associated Steatotic Liver Disease in Adults from the Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines.
This podcast is brought to you in partnership with Novo Nordisk.
Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes (CPG Update) with Dr. Rahul Jain and Dr. Sheldon Tobe
In this podcast, Dr. Rahul Jain and Dr. Sheldon Tobe join Sara and Gail to discuss the 2025 updates to the Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes from the Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines.
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Pharmacologic Glycemic Management of Type 2 Diabetes in Adults (CPG Update) with Dr. Baiju Shah
In this podcast, Dr. Baiju Shah joins Sara and Gail to discuss the updates to the Pharmacologic Glycemic Management of Type 2 Diabetes in Adults from the Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Glycemic Management Across The Lifespan For Children & Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes (CPG Update) with Dr. Brandy Wicklow
In this podcast, Dr. Brandy Wicklow joins Sara and Gail to discuss the updates to the Glycemic Management Across The Lifespan For People With Type 1 Diabetes from the Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Glycemic Management Across The Lifespan For Adults With Type 1 Diabetes (CPG Update) with Dr. Ilana Halperin
In this podcast, Dr. Ilana Halperin joins Sara and Gail to discuss the updates to the Glycemic Management Across The Lifespan For People With Type 1 Diabetes from the Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Skin Conditions and Diabetes with Lisa Maks
In this podcast, Lisa Maks joins Sara and Gail to discuss the relationship between those skin conditions and diabetes.
Sleep and Diabetes with Dr. James Kim
In this podcast, Dr. James Kim joins Sara and Gail to discuss the relationship between those sleep and diabetes.
Hearing Loss and Diabetes with Christine Meston
In this podcast, Christine Meston (Ph.D., Reg. CASLPO) joins Sara and Gail to discuss how to identify and support people living with diabetes and hearing loss.
Continuity of Care for Individuals Living with Diabetes and Mental Health Concerns - Mental Health Series
In this podcast, Julia Bannister joins Sara and Gail to discuss how to support a client living with diabetes who has also been referred to as a mental health specialist. Survey:
Disordered Eating and Diabetes with Jenna Walsh - Mental Health Series
In this podcast, Jenna Walsh joins Sara and Gail to discusses disordered eating and diabetes.
Diabetes Distress with Guarav Mehta - Mental Health Series
In this podcast, Dr. Guarav Mehta discusses diabetes distress, how to distinguish it from clinical depression, tools for screening and resources for supporting someone living with diabetes distress.
Therapeutic Diets with Sofia Kalamaris - Nutrition Series
In this podcast, Sofia Kalamaris and special co-host Candance Aqui join Sara to discuss the relationship between those living with diabetes and food.
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Household Food Insecurity with Lillian Yin - Nutrition Series
In this podcast, Lillian Yin joins Sara to discuss the relationship between those living with diabetes and food.
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Relationships to Food with Jasna Robinson-Wright- Nutrition Series
In this podcast, Jasna Robinson-Wright joins Sara and Gail to discuss the relationship between those living with diabetes and food.
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Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
In this podcast, Dr. Louis Girard joins Sara and Gail to discuss the chronic disease and diabetes with considerations for sex, gender, race and ethnicity.
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CPG Update Series - Hypoglycemia Chapter
In this podcast, Jean-Francois Yale joins Sara and Gail to discuss the updates to the Hypoglycemia Chapter from the Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines.
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Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes With Sex & Gender Considerations
In this podcast, Dr. Nazli Parast joins Sara and Gail to discuss the cardiovascular disease and diabetes with considerations for sex & gender.
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CPG Update Series - Remission of Type 2 Diabetes Chapter
In this podcast, Dylan Mackay joins Sara and Gail to discuss the updates to the new Remission of Type 2 Diabetes Chapter from the Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines.
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CPG Update Series - Mental Health Chapter Update
In this podcast, Dave Robinson joins Sara and Gail to discuss the updates to the Mental Health Chapter from the Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines.
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CPG Updates Series - Do-It-Yourself Automated Insulin Delivery Devices Position Statement
In this podcast, Ilana Halperin joins Sara and Gail to discuss the new Do-It-Yourself Automated Insulin Delivery Devices Position Statement from the Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines.
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Supporting Parents of Children with T1D
In this podcast, Terezinha Hignett joins Sara and Gail to discuss supporting parents of children with type 1 diabetes.
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Transitioning to Adult Care
In this podcast, Dr. Rayzel Shulman joins Sara and Gail to discuss transitioning to adult care with type 1 diabetes. Topics include the challenges and risks of transition to adult care for people living with diabetes and care providers, interventions that have been trialed to improve outcomes, transition resources that are available and on going research on the topic.
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Diabetes in Older Adults
In this podcast, Susie Jin joins Sara and Gail to discuss diabetes in older adults. Topics include A1C targets, adjustments for frail adults and resources & tools to support the older adult.
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Health Coaching with Diana Sherifali
In this podcast, Diana Sherifali joins Sara and Gail to discuss the concept of health coaching, why it’s needed for diabetes, what health coaching is not and what evidence is there to support it.
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The Role of the Pharmacist with Esmond Wong
In this podcast, Esmond Wong joins Sara and Gail to discuss the role of the pharmacist as part of a diabetes healthcare team.
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Dietary Patterns in T1D and T2D with Jenna Walsh
In this podcast, Jenna Walsh joins Sara and Gail to discuss diabetes distress and nutrition as well as avoiding disordered eating in diabetes management.
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Cultural Competency Series - Indigenous Communities with Rebecca Sovdi and Rachel Dickens
In this episode, Sara and Gail are joined by Rebecca Sovdi and Rachel Dickens to provide insight for health care providers working with Indigenous peoples living with diabetes.
Cultural Competency Series - Indigenous Communities with Rebecca Sovdi and Rachel Dickens
In this episode, Sara and Gail are joined by Rebecca Sovdi and Rachel Dickens to provide insight for health care providers working with Indigenous peoples living with diabetes.
Cultural Competency Series - Indigenous Peoples with Rebecca Sovdi and Rachel Dickens
In this episode, Sara and Gail are joined by Rebecca Sovdi and Rachel Dickens to provide insight for health care providers working with Indigenous peoples living with diabetes.
Cultural Competency Series - The Indigenous Community with Rebecca Sovdi and Rachel Dickens
In this episode, Sara and Gail are joined by Rebecca Sovdi and Rachel Dickens to provide insight into the Indigenous community for health care providers working in diabetes.
Cultural Competency Series - The Chinese Community with Rosalie Lung
In this episode, Sara and Gail are joined by Rosalie Lung to provide insight into the Chinese community for health care providers working in diabetes.
Cultural Competency Series - The Chinese Community with Rosalie Lung
In this episode, Sara and Gail are joined by Rosalie Lung to provide insight into the Chinese community for health care providers working in diabetes.
Cultural Competency Series - The South Asian Community with Jyotika Desai and Siva Swaminathan
In this episode, Sara and Gail are joined by Jyotika Desai and Siva Swaminathan to provide insight into the South Asian community for health care providers working in diabetes.
Cultural Competency Series - The South Asian Community with Jyotika Desai and Siva Swaminathan
In this episode, Sara and Gail are joined by Jyotika Desai and Siva Swaminathan to provide insight into the South Asian community for health care providers working in diabetes.
Cultural Competency Series - The Black Community with Rose Fraser
In the this week's episode of the Diabetes Canada Healthcare Huddle, Sara and Gail are joined by Rose Fraser to talk about cultural competency and the black community.
