Diabetes Canada Healthcare Huddle

Diabetes Canada Healthcare Huddle

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...

Diabetes Burnout with Tiffany Shepherd
Diabetes Canada Healthcare Huddle
Diabetes Burnout with Tiffany Shepherd

Recent Episodes

June 29, 2026

Diabetes Burnout with Tiffany Shepherd

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 co
June 23, 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 thro
June 15, 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.
Nov. 17, 2025

Medication Reluctance with Dr. Michael Vallis

In this podcast, Dr. Michael Vallis join Sara and Gail to discuss medication reluctance in individuals living with diabetes. This podcast is brought to you in partnership with NovoNordisk.
Nov. 17, 2025

Hot Topics in Exercise with Dr. Jonathan Little

In this podcast, Dr. Jonathan Little join Sara and Gail to discuss the hot topics in exercise in people living with type 2 diabetes.
Nov. 12, 2025

Preventative Vaccination in Diabetes with Dr. Pavan Bhat

In this podcast, Dr. Pavan Bhat join Sara and Gail to discuss the preventative vaccinations in people living with diabetes. This podcast is brought to you in partnership with Moderna, Sanofi and Pfizer.