Actions on Diabetes9 Nov 2023

Improving Access to Eye Screening for Newcomers to Canada

Often newcomers don't know about access to eye screening, or there are cultural or other barriers that aren't being addressed. But early detection of diabetic retinopathy can save sight and have a huge impact on the overall health of a person.

Today's guests want to make sure those barriers are overcome. Host Krista Lamb talks to Dr. Joyce Dogba from the University of Laval and Patient Partner Pascual Delgado about their work on the Diabetes Action Canada Immigrant Patient Circle and on reducing barriers to care for all.

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Respectful engagement of Indigenous Peoples in patient-oriented research

The Diabetes Action Canada Indigenous Patient Circle defines their mission as "Indigenous partners empowering holistic approaches to wellness". Its members are ensuring their voices are heard as they ...

1 Okt 202022min

Patients as Research Partners

When research studies are designed, there is often a critical party absent from the table – patients. More often than not, those who are expected to benefit from a new treatment or technology aren't i...

16 Sep 202021min