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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!

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 through the fundamentals of a plant-based diet, offer insights into its compatibility with diabetes management, and provide strategies for monitoring progress along the way! We have a number of great questions submitted about managing carb levels, choosing proteins, and how to get started with plant-based diets!

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 advantage.If you would like to join our session, please RSVP for the Huddle through the link available in our linktree on Instagram.

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 and surgery, and he has been able to successfully introduce several wound care and other podiatric advancements to British Columbia. He will be answering all your questions related to T1D and foot care.Want to check out a previous Huddle? You can find the audio recordings here or on podcast platforms such as Spotify and Apple. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us!

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 recordings on t1dhuddle.com or podcast platforms such as Spotify and Apple.As always, if you have any questions, feel free to contact us!

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 private practice specializing in nutrition for people with type-1 diabetes; she's also a world traveller, long-distance cyclist, recreational runner, and food lover. Callum is a top placing amateur bodybuilder and personal trainer from the Okanagan with 6+ years of experience in both.If you would like to learn more about this, please join us on Wednesday, September 27th 6-7PM PST to learn more about this platform. Please RSVP for the Huddle through the via link available in our linketree.Want to check out the previous Huddle? You can find the audio recordings on t1dhuddle.com or podcast platforms such as Spotify, Apple and Youtube.