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Diabetes

Black woman with diabetes injecting insulin
November 11, 2025
Research

Social determinants of health interventions for diabetes in Black and South Asian populations in Ontario: An international systemic review

This study examines the effectiveness of social determinants of health interventions for diabetes.

Maura Eswaradas, Yu-Ling Yin, Rachael Tontodonati, Yoonhee Lee and Christine Sheppard
African American guy checking blood sugar level by digital glucose meter sitting on bed at home. Health care, medicine concept
November 3, 2025
Research

Examining social determinants of health and diabetes in Black and South Asian-origin populations in Ontario: A scoping review 

Black and South Asian-origin populations in Ontario have high rates of diabetes, and experience risk factors such as poverty, food insecurity and inadequate housing.

Maura Eswaradas, Yu-Ling Yin, Rachael Tontodonati, Yoonhee Lee and Christine Sheppard
A Black man takes blood from his finger due to diabetes.
November 13, 2024
Blog

Thinking beyond blood sugar: The role of social determinants in diabetes

November 14 is World Diabetes Day, an opportunity to reflect on how people living with diabetes can thrive and live…

Maura Eswaradas and Christine Sheppard

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