T1D Huddle

Are you interested in learning more about T1D islet stem cells transplants? Dr. Meiying Zhuang, an esteemed Endocrinologist at BC Diabetes, will be sharing information about the potential of stem cell therapy, ongoing research studies, and how you can get involved in this groundbreaking research!

Are you interested in incorporating more plant-based foods into your diet? Would you like to learn more about its health benefits? Listen to our podcast "Going Green with T1D: Is a Plant-Based Diet for Me?" to learn more about plant-based nutrition. Vancouver-based dietician Thi Bui will guide us through the fundamentals of a plant-based diet, offer insights into its compatibility with diabetes management, and provide strategies for monitoring progress along the way! We have a number of great questions submitted about managing carb levels, choosing proteins, and how to get started with plant-based diets!

Do you ever wonder what is covered under your private medical insurance? And, why does one company cover some medications and devices but others do not? Come to the Huddle and listen to Gerri Klein answer all your questions. Gerri will discuss how to navigate health insurance coverage to your advantage.
If you would like to join our session, please RSVP for the Huddle through the link available in our linktree on Instagram.

Our special guest expert is Dr. Matthew Bolshin, a board-certified podiatric physician and surgeon specializing in diseases and medical conditions of the foot and ankle. Dr. Bolshin is passionate about continuing education and keeping up to date with the latest advancements in podiatric medicine and surgery, and he has been able to successfully introduce several wound care and other podiatric advancements to British Columbia. He will be answering all your questions related to T1D and foot care.
Want to check out a previous Huddle? You can find the audio recordings here or on podcast platforms such as Spotify and Apple. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us!

Dr. Jody Stanislaw will share stories on how to travel successfully with T1D. She has dedicated her career to educating the T1D community on how to manage blood sugar here and abroad as well as how to live life to its fullest.
Want to check out the previous Huddle? You can find the audio recordings on t1dhuddle.com or podcast platforms such as Spotify and Apple.
As always, if you have any questions, feel free to contact us!

The Huddle is back from the YouTubesummer holiday and we are excited to have fellow Huddlers, Katie Bartel and Callum Leong answer questions about how to approach eating Monday through Friday, special occasions, dining out, and when performing exercise. Katieis a registered dietitian with a private practice specializing in nutrition for people with type-1 diabetes; she's also a world traveller, long-distance cyclist, recreational runner, and food lover. Callum is a top placing amateur bodybuilder and personal trainer from the Okanagan with 6+ years of experience in both.
If you would like to learn more about this, please join us on Wednesday, September 27th 6-7PM PST to learn more about this platform. Please RSVP for the Huddle through the via link available in our linketree.
Want to check out the previous Huddle? You can find the audio recordings on t1dhuddle.com or podcast platforms such as Spotify, Apple and Youtube.

Please join the May Huddle to meet Dr. Peter Senior, an endocrinologist and a leading expert for diabetes care in Canada. Dr. Senior will be discussing how T1D can affect our heart, vision, kidney, nerve and brain health as we age. If you have questions, he has answers!

Over 18 and interested in sharing your experiences living with type 1? Register to attend a live huddle at www.t1dhuddle.com

Join us for our next Huddle where our panel of Huddlers, Philip Powell, Alea Mills, Shalet Rosario, and Allan Heel, will share their experiences and perspectives about different insulin pumps (Omni-Pod, Medtronic 670G, Tandem T-Slim). This discussion will be followed by a presentation from Diabetes Canada about their upcoming Pump Couture Fashion Show in June 2023.

Over 18 and interested in sharing your experiences living with type 1? Register to attend a live huddle at www.t1dhuddle.com : https://t1dhuddle.com/

In search of a cure for type 1 diabetes: Come hear Dr. Breay Paty, Clinical Associate Professor, UBC Division of Endocrinology and Principal Investigator talk about the Vertex VX880 Stem Cell Trial whose goal is to learn how safe and effective stem cells are at producing insulin and helping people manage their diabetes and avoid low blood sugars. Where are the stem cells grown? How are they implanted in the body? Who is eligible for the study?

Over 18 and interested in sharing your experiences living with type 1? Register to attend a live huddle at www.t1dhuddle.com: https://t1dhuddle.com/

Living with T1D can be frustrating, so having support from others who understand what you are experiencing is important and comforting. Come learn about REACHOUT, a Mobile App that delivers peer-led mental health support to adults with T1D living in BC. REACHOUT is sponsored by JDRF Canada and Brain Canada.

With REACHOUT, you are in the driver’s seat. You decide how much support you want, how that support is delivered, and who will provide the support.

This session will introduce REACHOUT, demo the App, and host a panel discussion with previous Peer Supporters and participants.

Over 18 and interested in sharing your experiences living with type 1? Register to attend a live huddle at www.t1dhuddle.com <hyperlink>: https://t1dhuddle.com/