Your Guide to Thriving with Type 2 Diabetes
Do you live with type 2 diabetes? Do you provide care for a loved one who does? Living with type 2 diabetes can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. No matter where you are on your journey, understanding the condition can help you feel more in control of well-being, and help others feel more confident with supporting you.
The How 2 Type 2 video series is designed to provide clear, practical guidance for managing type 2 diabetes in a way that fits your lifestyle.
What You’ll Learn
- Straightforward tips for managing type 2 diabetes every day
- How to separate fact from fiction and talk about diabetes with confidence
- Easy-to-use tools and strategies for monitoring blood sugar, nutrition, and staying active
Welcome to How 2 Type 2
Get an overview of the How 2 Type 2 series, meet the host, and learn how Diabetes Canada is here to support you.
Understanding Type 2 Diabetes
Learn the basics of type 2 diabetes, including how your body processes sugar, the role of insulin, and how to manage blood sugar levels.
Tackling Stigma – What Diabetes Isn’t
Diabetes is not your fault. This episode addresses common misconceptions, tackles diabetes stigma, and helps you talk about diabetes with confidence.
Blood Sugar 101
Understand why blood sugar matters, how to track it, and what steps to take if your levels are too high or too low.
Eating Well with Type 2 Diabetes
Explore how to enjoy balanced meals, make smart food choices, and maintain a flexible eating plan that works for you.
Staying Active with Type 2 Diabetes
Discover simple ways to stay active, reduce stiffness, and incorporate movement into your daily routine.
Change the conversation about diabetes
Learn more about how stigma, judgment, and discrimination impact people living with diabetes.