Welcome to the Diabetes Canada Healthcare Huddle – a podcast that invites health care professionals to listen in on the discussion as we explore a diabetes related topic. Each episode, we will present a case study, then have a conversation with an expert about the clinical challenge. And finally, re-visit the case and see how we can apply our new knowledge and tools.
Diabetes burnout can lead people to disengage from care, miss appointments, turn off alarms or feel overwhelmed by the daily demands of diabetes management. In this episode of Diabetes Canada Healthcare Huddle, Dr. Tiffany Shepherd joins Dr. Sara Stafford and Gail MacNeill to discuss how healthcare providers can recognize and respond to diabetes burnout. The conversation explores how burnout differs from diabetes distress and depression, why early screening matters, and how to open supportive conversations with patients. Dr. Shepherd also shares strategies to reduce burden, adjust technology use, strengthen support systems and connect people with diabetes-informed mental health resources.
23 Jun 2026
Menopause, Nutrition and Diabetes with Jenna Walsh
Perimenopause and menopause can have a significant impact on glucose management, insulin sensitivity and overall metabolic health, yet these changes are often overlooked in diabetes care. In this episode of Diabetes Canada Healthcare Huddle, registered dietitian Jenna Walsh joins Dr. Sara Stafford and Gail MacNeill to discuss the relationship between menopause and diabetes. They explore common symptoms, the role of estrogen in glucose regulation, and practical strategies to support patients through this transition. The conversation covers nutrition, protein needs, exercise, sleep, caffeine, alcohol and menopausal hormone therapy, providing healthcare providers with actionable tips to support women living with diabetes.
16 Jun 2026
Continuous Glucose Monitors and Diabetes with Susie Jin
This episode explores how continuous glucose monitoring can support more individualized diabetes care, including its clinical and quality-of-life benefits, common barriers to effective use, and opportunities to tailor CGM data, targets and alerts to each person’s therapy and goals.
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