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T1D Huddle
by T1D Huddle Foundation
A support system for those with type 1 diabetes (T1D).Our team recognizes that emotional distress is often overlooked in diabetes care. Founded by the Division of Endocrinology at the University of British Columbia, T1D Huddle strives to enhance the emotional health and day-to-day lives of people with T1D. Through our monthly group sessions, we hope to create an emotional home for the T1D community.If you are interested in sharing your experiences or attending a live huddle, please sign up at www.t1dhuddle.com
Episodes
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EP 60: Panel - T1D Mental Health Providers in BC
Meet our panel of BC mental health providers trained to work with the T1D community from pediatric to adult care. Learn about their services, how to access them, and how they can help you. Speakers' contact information can also be found on Breakthrough T1D Mental Health + Diabetes Directory...
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EP 59: Part 2: Loop & Open-Source AID
We’re excited to welcome Rachel Huang, a Diabetes Technologist from BC Diabetes, who will be continuing the discussion on Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) systems. As an expert on open-source (DIY) technologies, Rachel will guide you through the fundamentals of AID, compare DIY to commercial...
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EP 58: Automated Insulin Delivery Systems for T1D
We are thrilled to host Teri Currie for the March Huddle, where she shares her extensive experience and insights on automated insulin delivery (AID) systems. Teri is a diabetes educator and pump trainer with a focus on insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). She discusses…
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EP 57: Disordered Eating in T1D Community
We are thrilled to have Dr. Anne-Sophie Brazeau as our guest expert for the February Huddle. Dr. Brazeau is a registered dietitian who focuses on self-management, diet and eating behaviors, and access to education and support for the T1D community. She also co-leads the BETTER project...
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EP 56: Ask Gerri: The Diabetes Nurse Is In!
We are excited to host our annual "Ask Gerri" session where Gerri Klein, one of the top diabetes nurse educators in Canada will respond to all your self-management questions ranging from medications to technological devices (e.g., CGMs and pumps). Over 18 and interested in sharing your…
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EP 55: Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro: The future of weight loss?
We are excited to host Dr. Jordanna Kapeluto for our November Huddle, where she will unpack the science and real-world impact of GLP-1 and weight loss medications. Dr. Kapeluto will discuss how these medications work, their potential benefits and risks, and what people living with or at risk for...
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EP54: Science in Action: Stem Cell Transplants and Immunotherapy in T1D
We are incredibly excited to host Dr. Chaudhry for our October Huddle, where he will dive into the latest advancements in stem cell research for Type 1 Diabetes, including updates from trials taking place right here in Vancouver. He will also share insights into upcoming immunotherapy trials…
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EP53: Meet our NexGEN Peer Mentors
Meet the peer mentors for our NexGEN mental health support study. Peer mentors have been trained to deliver emotional support to adolescents with T1D. This interactive session invites T1D youth to ask questions and connect directly with mentors have encountered similar challenges.Over 18 and...
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EP 52: T1D and Menopause
Calling all people who have a vested interest in menopause: what happens with blood sugar and insulin needs during menopause and post-menopause? Dr. Jerilynn Prior, a world-renowned expert in reproductive health, will address these questions and more. Are you over 18 and interested in sharing…
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EP 51: Panel- Mental Health Providers in BC
Join us for a panel of mental health providers in BC who provide services to individuals with T1D. Learn about their services, how to access them, and how they can help you. Are you over 18 and interested in sharing your experiences living with type 1? Register to attend a live huddle at...
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EP 50: Navigating Weight Loss & GLP-1s in T1D
In this month's HUDDLE Dr. Nadia Khan, Head of General Internal Medicine and Professor Medicine at the University of British Columbia will address the widespread interest and potential concerns about GLP-1 injectables for weight loss particularly as it pertains to adults with T1D. Are you over 18...
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EP 49: T1D and the Menstrual Cycle
Calling all women: a topic often overlooked and under-discussed; what happens with blood sugar during pre-menopause, perimenopause, menopause, post-menopause? Dr. Jerilynn Prior, a world-renowned expert in women’s reproduction health will address these questions. Are you over 18 and interested in...
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EP 48: Ask Gerri…The Diabetes Nurse is in
This month, diabetes nurse Gerri will be answering your questions on diabetes management, from anything mental health related to glycemic control. Are you over 18 and interested in sharing your experiences living with type 1? Register to attend a live huddle at www.t1dhuddle.com
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EP 47: Mindful Moments: Cultivating Calm and Compassion in Diabetes Care
For our last huddle of the year, we are beyond excited to host Crystal Johnson, a registered clinical counselor, who will share how mindfulness can enhance self-compassion, reduce stress, and foster awareness in managing diabetes - to cultivate a wonderful, refreshing mindset to enter the new…
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EP 46: Sight Insight: Eye Health for T1D
Hi Huddlers! We’re excited to announce this month’s special guest, Dr. Sanmugasunderam, an ophthalmologist who will be discussing eye health and type 1 diabetes (T1D). He’ll cover important topics such as complications, prevention strategies, and best practices to maintain eye health with T1D....
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EP 45: Calming the Post-Meal Storm: Reassuring Perspectives & Practical Solutions
This month, we are fortunate to host Alanna Chambers, registered dietician & huddle member, who will share practical solutions and insights on post-meal strategies, focusing on optimizing glucose and eating patterns. Over 18 and interested in sharing your experiences living with type 1? Register…
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EP44: Mind Matters: T1D and Mental Health
Welcome back, Huddlers! We are so excited to kick off the remainder of 2024 with an incredible lineup of speakers. First up is Shalet, counsellor and mental health expert, who will discuss the crucial role mental wellness plays in effectively managing Type 1 Diabetes. Join us for an enlightening...
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EP 43: T1D in the Sun: Outdoor Essentials
Join us for May’s huddle featuring huddle members Stephanie Hendy and Daniel Parkins who will share their tips for managing T1D during outdoor summer activities! Learn essential tips for handling and storing supplies such as insulin, devices, and snacks to keep you safe and prepared during your...
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EP 42: Pathways to Progress - T1D Islet Transplant Clinical Studies
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!
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EP 41: Going Green with T1D
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...
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EP 40: Demystifying Health Insurance Coverage
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...
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EP 39: Footstesp to Wellness - T1D Food Care
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...
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EP 38: Tips for Managing T1D when Travelling Around the World
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…
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EP 37: Dietary Strategies for the Everyday Person to the High-Performance Athlete
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. Katie is a registered dietitian with a...
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EP 36: T1D Complications & Lifelong Health
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...
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EP 35: Everything you wanted to know about pumps
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…
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EP 34: Searching for a Cure: Latest T1D Research in Stem Cell Therapy
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…
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EP 33: Free T1D Mental Health Support: Finally, access for all
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...
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EP 32: CGM 201: A guide to Interpreting CGM Reports
Join Registered Nurse Philip Powell and Registered Dietitian Alanna Chambers for the second part in their series about how to use your CGM reports to deepen your understanding of your Type 1 diabetes. In this session they will cover report analysis strategies that can be used for Dexcom, Libre…
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EP 31: T1D & Feeling Powerless: Time to Consider a Power Perspective
T1D is a lifetime commitment that requires more attention than we really want to give it. But what if your diabetes experience could be used as motivation to notice the effects that your thought choices can have on your emotions, your blood glucose, and even your relationships? Learning to...
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EP 30: Navigating Clarity: Understanding Your Dexcom Data
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...
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Ep 29: Flowing with T1D: Yoga and Mindfulness
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...
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EP 28: Disordered eating and eating disorders in T1D community
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...
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Ep 27: T1D Burnout and Resilience
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…
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Ep 26: T1D and sports: riding the ups and downs of blood glucose
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,...
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Ep 25: Mommy beeps: The joys and perils of raising kiddos as parents with T1D
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…
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Ep 24: From islet transplantation to stem cell-based technologies: Shaping the future of T1D treatment
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...
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Ep 23: Looping 101
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…
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Ep 22: Tips for traveling with T1D: planes, trains, and automobiles
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…
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Ep 21: Managing T1D when downhill skiing and other winter sports
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,...
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Ep 19: Low Carb Diets
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…
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Ep 18: Intermittent Fasting and Other Diet Strategies
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…
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Ep 17: Day-to-day of Diabetes Care
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...
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Ep 16: Frustrations living with T1D: from injection site challenges to weight concerns
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....
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Ep 15: T1D & Vision Health
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...
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Ep 14: Strategies to improve your diet and exercise habits
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...
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Ep 13: CGMs, Flash, Pumps, and Looping
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...
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Ep 12: CGM & Mental Health Coverage: Will it improve your productivity?
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...
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Ep 11: T1D & Mindfulness — Anxiety Reduction
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…
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Ep 10: Eating over the holidays
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A support system for those with type 1 diabetes (T1D).Our team recognizes that emotional distress is often overlooked in diabetes care. Founded by the Division of Endocrinology at the University of British Columbia, T1D Huddle strives to enhance the emotional health and day-to-day lives of people with T1D. Through our monthly group sessions, we hope to create an emotional home for the T1D community.If you are interested in sharing your experiences or attending a live huddle, please sign up at www.t1dhuddle.com
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T1D Huddle Foundation
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A support system for those with type 1 diabetes (T1D).Our team recognizes that emotional distress is often overlooked in diabetes care. Founded by the Division of Endocrinology at the University of British Columbia, T1D Huddle strives to enhance the emotional health and day-to-day lives of people...
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