Episode 6: Understanding Type 1 Diabetes Stigma and its Impact

Episode 6: Travelling with T1D

Episode 6: Travelling with T1D  Our panellists share real-life experiences of travelling with T1D, along with practical, insightful tips to help you navigate travel with confidence. Hosts: Heather Miller (Executive Director, Diabetes Hope Foundation), Nathaniel K. (Programs Facilitator) Guests: Andrea & Aryelle (mother/daughter), Laine & Jae (sisters)

Episode 5: Type 1 Diabetes and Mental Health Awareness

Episode 5: Don't Sugar Coat It! Type 1 Diabetes and Mental Health Awareness This episode features a panel discussion on how type 1 diabetes impacts mental health. Hosted by: Heather Miller, Executive Director, DHF Guests: Kristin Herriott-Rivard, Heather Choi, Kirsten Davidson, Registered Psychotherapist Presented by DHF in collaboration with university clubs: McMaster Diabetes Association, uOttawa Team Diabetes, Diabetes on Campus and  Diabetes Awareness Society.

Episode 6: Understanding Type 1 Diabetes Stigma and its Impact

Episode 6: Understanding Type 1 Diabetes Stigma and its Impact In collaboration with university diabetes campus clubs, DHF hosts and panelists explore media representation of diabetes and discusses effective strategies for self-advocating and reducing type 1 diabetes stigma. Hosts: Rav Samra, Aastha Relan (McMaster Diabetes Association), Heather Miller Panelists: Tasfia (Diabetes Awareness Society at UofT Scarborough), Amal (DHF Scholarship recipient), Nathaniel (DHF Program Facilitator), Makayla (uOttawa Team Diabetes), Geoffry (The Diabetes Link uWindsor), Carmel (The Diabetes Link uWindsor)

Episode 5: Don't Sugar Coat It - Diabetes, Identity and the Media

Episode 5: Don't Sugar Coat It - Diabetes, Identity and the Media Join us for an unfiltered conversation, exploring how T1D is portrayed in  the media and how those portrayals shape how we see ourselves. Don’t Sugar Coat It is a collaborative event by Diabetes Hope Foundation with university Campus Clubs: Type 1 Diabetes Awareness UofT, The Diabetes Awareness Society, University of Toronto Scarborough, The Diabetes Link UofT, Dalhousie Diabetes Awareness Society, UW Diabetes Association, The Diabetes Link TMU, The Diabetes Link @ Western, Western Diabetes Association and Project Glycore. Hosted by: Rav Samra and Afreen Nagra

Episode 4: Unique Careers with T1d

Episode 4: Unique Careers with T1d This webinar features retired Toronto Districe Fire Chief Peter Atkins, marine biologist Scotia Brailsford, ski instructor Camille Vibert, and ballet dancer/massage therapist David Campbell! Our guest speakers share their experiences managing T1D in physically demanding and unconventional careers - the challenges, strategies, and tips that help them thrive. Host: Abbi Cloth, Diabetes Hope Foundation Program Facilitator