Dear Diabetes Nursing Interest Group (DNIG) members,
We are pleased to invite you to a special DNIG outing to Banting House National Historic Site in London, Ontario—the birthplace of Sir Frederick Banting's groundbreaking idea that led to the discovery of insulin.
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Hello DNIG membership,
Just wanted to send out an early notice for saving the date on Sept. 26, 2026 for a DNIG member visit to Banting House in London, Ont. We plan to attend a tour and have lunch afterwards.
Hello DNIG members,
Have you been thinking about how to make a meaningful impact within your nursing community?
One of the most powerful ways to do so is by stepping into a leadership role with the DNIG.
We are currently seeking nominations for Executive Network Officer (ENO) positions. These roles offer a rewarding opportunity to contribute to RNAO’s work while also growing your own professional skills and expanding your network.
Why get involved?
As an interest group leader, you will have the opportunity to:
Hello DNIG members,
Have you been thinking about how to make a meaningful impact within your nursing community?
One of the most powerful ways to do so is by stepping into a leadership role with the DNIG.
We are currently seeking nominations for Executive Network Officer (ENO) positions. These roles offer a rewarding opportunity to contribute to RNAO’s work while also growing your own professional skills and expanding your network.
Why get involved?
As an interest group leader, you will have the opportunity to:
Hello DNIG members,
Please see our attached Spring Newsletter. Please see the funding applications described toward the end of the newsletter, in case you are pursuing any conference or virtual learning related to diabetes.
If you would like to reach out and make suggestions or comments, or if you have a question for your DNIG executive, please email [email protected].
Sincerely,
Your DNIG executive
Hello DNIG membership,
CTNIG has graciously invited our DNIG members to participate in their upcoming CTNIG Wellness Day Experience at the Toronto Botanical Gardens on April 19, 2026.
Please allow them to take care of you for the day! They have created a space where you can simply be cared for, surrounded by nature, connection and gentle moments of reflection.
Dear member,
We are pleased to invite you to an upcoming collaborative session hosted by the Mental Health Nursing Interest Group (MHNIG) and Diabetes Nursing Interest Group (DNIG), where we will explore the important connection between living with diabetes and mental health.
Event details:
Topic: The Link Between Diabetes & Mental Health
Date: April 14, 2026
Time: 12:10 – 1 p.m.
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Register here.
Join us on Wednesday March 4 at 7:30 p.m. ET to learn more about the Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) exam. This webinar will cover topics including certification eligibility, exam content and study tips.
Call for nurse presenters: Share your expertise with fellow DNIG members!
In response to member feedback, the DNIG executive is excited to announce a new series of educational webinars for this membership year. These sessions will cover a range of timely and practical topics such as:
· Insulin dosing with corticosteroid initiation
· Expanding use of GLP-1 RAs and Dual GIP/GLP-1 RAs
Hello DNIG membership,
We are very excited to announce an upcoming DNIG webinar with Jacquie Tanaka-Sibley. She will lead a virtual session on the current automated insulin delivery options (insulin pumps) in Canada, including pros/cons, functionality, and clinical considerations for matching systems to patients.
When: Feb 9, 2026, 7:00 p.m. ET
Dear DNIG members new and old,
We appreciate you being a part of DNIG and we wanted to welcome you to a new membership year. We are sending out our Fall newsletter (attached) in which you will find updates in diabetes care, conference and learning opportunities and articles from our membership.
DNIG’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) is being held virtually on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET. During this virtual evening event, you'll meet your interest group executive and be updated on DNIG activities, vote on by-laws and be given time to voice your questions/concerns. You will have the opportunity to win a gift card if you attend and are a DNIG member.
Please attend to have your say and cast your vote.
Hello DNIG membership,
As our membership year ends, we wanted to offer our membership the opportunity to pass onto us any activities that they have engaged in or plan to engage in, from June 1 – Oct. 31, 2025, that meet RNAO's ENDS as listed below.
Dear DNIG members,
The DNIG call for nominations has closed. We have gained another student executive member as we welcome Hilda Danquah Konadu into this role. The rest of the executive are self-appointed. If you would like to learn more about the executive's members, please visit https://chapters-igs.RNAO.ca/node/4525.
As always, if you have any questions please reach out to us at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Your DNIG executive
Hello DNIG membership,
Dear member.
DNIG members are from diverse backgrounds and practise in a number of areas. What brings us together is a mutual interest in strengthening the nursing contribution to diabetes prevention, care and management of those living with diabetes. DNIG exists to support nurses with an interest in diabetes through education, networking opportunities and other supports.
ear member.
DNIG members are from diverse backgrounds and practise in a number of areas. What brings us together is a mutual interest in strengthening the nursing contribution to diabetes prevention, care and management of those living with diabetes. DNIG exists to support nurses with an interest in diabetes through education, networking opportunities and other supports.
Hello DNIG members,
The executive committee are pleased to send you the latest DNIG newsletter (attached).
We thank the DNIG members who contributed articles.
If you have any questions or comments, please reach out at [email protected]
Sincerely,
Your DNIG executive team.