Are you making the most of Dexcom data? Your Dexcom clarity account collects large amounts of data about your blood sugar and can be used by you and your health care team to develop strategies to manage your diabetes. You can gain your health care providers' thoughts and decide how to adjust your treatment. Follow along with Phil Powell, a registered nurse and fellow Huddler, and Alanna Chambers, a registered dietician with T1D, as they go through how to use your clarity reports to better unders...
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 30
Get ready to flow, stretch and tune inward. No previous yoga experience required. What you'll need: A quiet space in your home, yoga/fitness mat, comfortable clothing, glass of water, your body and your breath. Chelsey Allen, a fellow Huddler, will start the session by leading a 15-20 minute Yoga session - followed by an introduction to mindfulness and a few mindfulness activities. She will then lead our Q&A to answer any questions you have about this topic.
Aug 26, 2022•55 min•Ep. 29
This session will be led by Dr. Suja Srikameswaran, a registered clinical psychologist, past Professional Practice Leader, Psychology, at Providence Health Care, and former Outpatient Psychologist at the Provincial Adult Tertiary and Specialized Eating Disorders Program (PATSED) at St. Paul’s Hospital. Dr. Srikameswaran will talk about disordered eating and eating disorders and their presentation and impact on those in the T1D community, how to seek professional support and navigate the health c...
Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 28
This is a very different kind of Huddle where Sheryl Straza and Tammy Nabata encourage people to share stories from “hitting a wall” and having only enough energy to get by, to surmounting even the most challenging life circumstances. This Huddle includes discussions around how stress impacts blood glucose levels, coping with diabetes distress and burnout, and strategies for overcoming hardships related to diabetes management and navigating the medical care system.
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 27
From trail running to skydiving, Stephanie Hendy and Daniel Parkins are no amateurs in the world of sports and exercise. This pair is all too familiar with the struggles of managing their T1D while staying active, but have accumulated helpful tips along the way. In this episode, Stephanie Hendy, kinesiologist and clinical exercise physiologist, takes us through exactly what is happening in your body when you exercise, how these variables affect blood glucose levels in those with T1D, and the bes...
May 27, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 26
With Mother’s Day less than a month away, we are dedicating our next Huddle session to celebrate mothers and parents with T1D. Planning for a family, experiences during pregnancy, surviving the first year, and then raising babies, toddlers, school-age kids and teens... in this Huddle session, Alea, Lauren, and Saffron will share their parenthood journey. These Huddlers will talk about how T1D affects their kids and how their kids affect their T1D. After all, T1D is a family affair! We already ha...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 25
This month’s Huddle will feature Dr. David Thompson, the principal investigator for the ViaCyte trial in Vancouver and medical director of the Vancouver Islet Transplant Program. He will be discussing the recent advances in T1D diabetes research and treatment. Afterwards, we will have a peer discussion of first-hand Huddler experiences, with Verlyn Olsen (member of Diabetes Canada Board of Directors) who has undergone 3 islet cell transplants, and Stephanie Hendy, a T1D advocate who participated...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 24
You have probably heard about DIY “looping” for insulin dosing decisions, but how exactly does it work? It can be difficult to know where to start if you're interested in building your own "artificial pancreas". Certain equipment is required, you need to build an app, learn to use a new system and ultimately fine tune your insulin settings. Although it sounds complicated, it's really not! Looping has increased in popularity over the years and there are thousands of T1Ds using the system. In this...
Feb 24, 2022•59 min•Ep. 23
What do you pack in your emergency "go bag" for a 5-hour flight across Canada? Or just a weekend trip to Whistler? How do you find insulin when you are traveling abroad? Whatever the trip, it’s important to stay safe and be well-prepared. This edition of the Huddle will be led by Kim Lishman with a panel of well-traveled Huddlers including Janet Horn, Shauna Rainville, and Marianne Musclow (a former flight attendant for Air Canada). Altogether, these four women have traveled across the Lower Mai...
Jan 29, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 22
In this edition of the Huddle, Nadia Bruemmer will lead a discussion with a panel of Huddlers (Allyson Blake, Logan McLean, Francie Marceau, and Caleb Pope) who will share harrowing experiences, practical tips, and effective strategies when managing T1D while downhill and cross country skiing, skating, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and playing ice hockey. Over 18 and interested in sharing your experiences living with type 1? Register to attend a live huddle at www.t1dhuddle.com...
Jan 12, 2022•57 min•Ep. 21
In the first section, Caleb Pope will be sharing her recipe for nut-free low-calorie Asian style noodles with tahini slaw and steamed vegetables- it will not only satisfy your tastebuds, but also keep your blood sugars under control! Fellow Huddlers will also be sharing their go-to low-carb recipe which will be compiled into a Huddle recipe book. Afterwards, Phillip Powell, a member of our healthcare team, will deliver a 10-minute intro on low-carb dieting and then answer your questions about th...
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 19
In the first section, Phil, a member of our healthcare team, also a registered nurse at VGH and St. Paul’s Hospital who has been living with diabetes for over twenty years, will be sharing his approach to intermittent fasting and how it has helped him minimize hypoglycemic episodes. Afterwards, we will have a Q&A session with Katie, also a member of our healthcare team and a registered dietician who has lived with T1D for over thirty years to answer your questions about the topic. Over 18 an...
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 18
Are you struggling with managing high blood sugars? Are you unsure about the best way to do bolus, correcting doses etc.? Have you wondered about how to improve your day-to-day management of diabetes? These questions can all be answered by our guest expert Gerri Klein. Gerri is our resident diabetes nurse, who was named the Diabetes Nurse Educator of the Year by Diabetes Canada in 2020! With over two decades of experience as a Certified Diabetes Educator, Gerri has a wealth of knowledge when it ...
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 17
Have you been trying to trying to lose weight but feel like you are not making any progress? Are you frustrated with weight changes associated with the COVID pandemic? Are you looking for strategies for rotating your injection sites? These questions can all be answered by our guest expert Dr. Jordanna Kapeluto. Dr. Kapeluto is an endocrinologist and Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC who specializes in Obesity Medicine and Bariatric Surgery. The second half will be a discussion led by two of ou...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 16
The first half of this session will be a Q&A facilitated by Dr. Suren Sanmugasunderam, a cataract and refractive eye surgeon who is also a clinical professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at UBC. He has also previously served as a former president of the BC Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. He will be addressing a range of question on eye care such as how blood sugar and blood pressure impact vision health, important signs of retinopathy to monitor for, laser e...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 15
Our guest experts, Katie Bartel and Callum Leong will be answering you questions about positive T1D diet and exercise habits. Katie is a registered dietitian who has had T1D for over 30 years. She loves to exercise and compete in races, and she is an avid runner, cyclist and hiker. She works with all aspects of T1D and has a passion for T1D and sport, T1D and disordered eating, and T1D and pregnancy. Callum is a certified fitness coach who has had T1D for over 8 years. After achieving better dia...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 14
Our guest endocrinologist, Dr. Akshay Jain, will be answering your questions about T1D technology, devices, and the latest scientific research. Dr. Jain is the first Canadian physician to be triple board-certified by the American Boards in Endocrinology, Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. He is also the past president of the Canadian Chapter of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. In 2020, he became the only non-American physician to feature on Medscape’s list of 25 Top Ri...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 13
Last November 2020, Dexcom invited Dr. Tang to talk with employers and benefits counsellors in British Columbia about mental health and diabetes: the key to optimizing productivity in the workplace. Sixty-one Huddle members completed surveys to "equip" Dr. Tang with the data needed to lobby for better coverage. Join our March 3rd Huddle to hear how your survey responses help Dr. Tang to improve employee health care benefits! Over 18 and interested in sharing your experiences living with type 1? ...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 12
Our guest expert, Dr. Lucy Lyons will be leading a session on the health benefits of mindfulness and practical ways to incorporate it into your daily life! Dr. Lyons is a family practitioner in Vancouver and an avid advocate for wellness and balance. She will speak about how mindfulness can be used to improve sleep and manage daily stress and anxiety in the context of T1D. Over 18 and interested in sharing your experiences living with type 1? Register to attend a live huddle at www.t1dhuddle.com...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Our guest expert, Prue Haniak, is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator who has been providing nutritional counselling for over 30 years. With the holidays just around the corner, she will lead a discussion and Q&A around how to enjoy the festivities and still be mindful about management. Over 18 and interested in sharing your experiences living with type 1? Register to attend a live huddle at www.t1dhuddle.com
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 10
For this month’s Huddle, our guest expert, Nancy Lee, will be leading a discussion and Q&A around financial tips and strategies particularly as it relates to the T1D community (e.g., qualifying for a Registered Disability Savings Plan). Nancy is the Principal Advisor at Plumtree Wealth Strategies, helping individuals, families and businesses to create personalized financial health and wellness solutions. Over 18 and interested in sharing your experiences living with type 1? Register to atten...
Nov 25, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 9
Our special guest expert, Julie Larsen, will be facilitating a short guided meditation followed by a Q&A and discussion around the benefits of mindfulness and how it has helped her manage T1D over the past 56 years. Julie has taught numerous college courses on mindfulness and looks forward to sharing how this tool can be used to calm the mind, relax the body, and help to control blood glucose levels. She will be answering the questions you have submitted- such as how to use mindfulness to co...
Oct 22, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 8
This session is for ALL CAREGIVERS of T1D: You are cordially invited to join our September Huddle to share your joys, frustrations, and fears with other T1D spouses, family members, and friends. This is a CAREGIVERS ONLY session - so T1D adults will need to hang back. However, please feel free to share this invite with your family and friends! Our guest experts are Dr. Tricia Tang and Lauren Moore. Dr. Tang is a clinical psychologist who specializes in diabetes distress and other psychosocial as...
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 7
We are honoured to have Mary Tulk, a registered nurse and certified diabetes educator with over 34 years of experience! She will be answering your questions regarding foot complications and foot care relating to T1D. Some topics covered in this Huddle include: experiences with hypos, taking care of dry skin and soreness, common misconceptions, and foot complications like neuritis. In the second part of our event, we will have several Huddle members share their T1D diagnosis stories, similar to o...
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 6
We are honoured to have Dr. Graydon Meneilly, an international expert on "T1D and Aging" lead a 30-minute Q&A in the first section of our event. It looks like there is already a lot of insightful questions submitted on topics such as complications, long-term care options, insulin resistance, scarring, weight gain! In the second part of our event, we will open up the floor for Huddle members to share their T1D diagnosis stories. Over 18 and interested in sharing your experiences living with t...
Jul 21, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 5
Lauren Moore, who has a Masters in Counselling and has lived with T1D for 32 years, will lead this insightful session on the importance of mental health in T1D care. Lauren will share how she nurtures her own emotional health while meeting the demands of T1D on a daily basis. Prepare to take a collective deep, mindful breath, talk about the psychological toll of T1D, and discuss how a compassionate mindset can improve your mental health and reduce your distress. We will be hosting a structured Q...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 4
Our knowledgeable resident dietician, Grace Tan, will lead a thought-provoking Q&A on diet and nutrition in T1D care as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. A few topics covered in this session: vegetarianism, different types of fats, diet disorders, and the different approaches to creating a balanced T1D diet! Over 18 and interested in sharing your experiences living with type 1? Register to attend a live huddle at www.t1dhuddle.com...
May 13, 2020•58 min•Ep. 3
We are honoured to have Dr. Mandana Moosavi host our April Huddle. She will be discussing the day-to-day self-management challenges that she also struggles with as an endocrinologist who lives with T1D. Specifically, she will address the following questions from her perspective: What do you find most frustrating or burdensome about having T1D? What do you worry about the most about having T1D? What are your greatest fears around T1D? We will then do a structured Q&A session to answer your qu...
Apr 13, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 2
PLEASE NOTE : This session was recorded in March 2020 and therefore reflects the information that was currently available at the time. For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19, please check the BCCDC website. With the COVID-19 pandemic in full swing, we have moved the T1D Huddle online! We know there are many questions surrounding the virus, pandemic, vaccines and other prevention methods, current research, and safety concerns for individuals with type 1 diabetes. In this session, Gerri K...
Mar 25, 2020•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 1
