Dr. Brandy Wicklow from the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba studies Type 2 diabetes in children and youth. Once considered a condition that develops as people age, in recent years there has been an increase in type 2 diabetes diagnosis in children and youth – in particular in Indigenous populations.

Researchers around the world are looking at ways to stem the tide of this growing epidemic, including researchers in Manitoba who are working closely with those affected to find solutions.

The number of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes continues to rise worldwide, but some populations and communities are hit harder than others. The reasons for this are complex, as are the potential solutions. Dr. Baiju Shah from ICES and the Sunnybrook Research Institute discusses his research into the impact of diabetes in ethnic, immigrant and Indigenous populations.

Dr. Stewart Harris has had a remarkable career in diabetes research and care. A professor at the Schulich School of Medicine at Western University, he has done extensive work on the impact of hypoglycemia. On this episode, he discusses the impacts of hypoglycemia on the family and his role working on type 2 diabetes prevention and care with the community of Sandy Lake First Nation.

Dr. Alanna Weisman is an endocrinologist and diabetes researcher who specializes in using statistical data to uncover patterns that can improve the health of people living with diabetes. While database research may sound a little dull, it’s actually one of the most interesting areas of diabetes research today—one that’s having real impact on your healthcare. Dr. Weisman discusses her recent work looking at type 1 diabetes trends in Ontario and much more.

From PCOS to post-partum depression, women deal with a number of unique challenges - made even more complicated when coupled with diabetes. Dr. Ilana Halperin, a researcher and endocrinologist from the Sunnybrook Research Institute discusses her work on diabetes and pregnancy, as well as how to support better health outcomes for everyone.