Interest Group Email Archive

Please join fellow members of DNIG on Oct. 25, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. for an evening with Joan King, director of government relations with Diabetes Canada. Joan will bring us up to date on the National Diabetes Framework tabled on Oct. 5 by Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos.   

The framework was designed to support improved access to diabetes prevention and treatment for Canadians. It is now time to turn our attention to important next steps for funding and implementation.   

Hello to DNIG members across Ontario. Here are some updates and things to look out for in the coming months. 

Webinars
 

We look forward to our next webinar which has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. We are pleased to welcome a guest speaker from Diabetes Canada who will bring us up to date on the National Diabetes Strategy. Contact Lisa at dnig.info@gmail.com for the registration link.

Hello all DNIG members,

This is the final reminder to register to join us tomorrow evening for a review of medications commonly used in diabetes management. Please join diabetes educator Morgan Lincoln for an interactive evening on Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

This session will be great for those new in the field or working in other areas or who want to further their practical knowledge of what is happening in diabetes medical management in Ontario today. 

Hello DNIG members,

Just a reminder from DNIG executive about our upcoming webinar.

If you are interested in a review of medications commonly used in diabetes management or need a basic refresher, please join diabetes educator Morgan Lincoln for an interactive evening on Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

This session will be great for those new in the field or working in other areas or want to further their practical knowledge of what is happening in diabetes medical management in Ontario today. 

Hello DNIG members,

Interested in a review of medications commonly used in diabetes management? Need a basic refresher? 

Join diabetes educator Morgan Lincoln for an interactive evening on Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m. ET. This session will be great for those new in the field or working in other areas or want to further their practical knowledge of what is happening in diabetes medical management in Ontario today. 

Hello DNIG members, 

Hope summer is going well and that all are able to get some rest and self-care time.

Mark your calendars for a few things to look forward to, coming to you from your diabetes interest group.

Webinars – In response to survey results we have planned two webinars. Save the dates - Sept. 22, 2022 and Oct. 13, 2022! Teasers below, with more details to follow: 

Dear member.

DNIG members are from diverse backgrounds and practice 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.

If you know someone who has the passion and energy for leadership please consider putting their name forward for nomination.  If that person is you, there is a seat at the executive table.

Hello to all DNIG members - and happy Nursing Week!

Thank you so much for your tireless dedication to improve the health of our clients and communities, especially during the past two years. We hope you can carve out some time to treat yourselves in a small (or large way) in celebration of the incredible work you do.

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.

If you know someone who has the passion and energy for leadership please consider putting their name forward for nomination.  If that person is you, there is a seat at the executive table.

Hello to DNIG members across Ontario!

Here is your Spring Newsletter with a whole new look! Take a moment to check out a number of interesting articles and insights. Do have a look at upcoming conferences and be sure to take advantage of funding offered for DNIG members for ongoing learning and education.

As always, don't hesitate to contact your executive at dnig.info@gmail.com for any questions or concerns.

Happy spring!

DNIG executive

In an ongoing effort to connect with and understand the needs of our members, DNIG executive is inviting RNs and NPs to participate in a brief survey.  The first 10 to respond will receive a $10 gift card for Starbucks so if you have 5 minutes, complete the survey now and we might be joining you for coffee!

https://myrnao.ca/dnig_rn_np_survey_2022

Please note survey closes 12pm on April 21, 2022.

In order to better understand student member needs, DNIG executive is inviting our nursing student members to participate in a brief survey.  The first 10 members to respond will receive a $10 gift card for Starbucks so if you have 5 minutes, complete the survey now and we might be joining you for coffee!

https://myrnao.ca/dnig_student_survey_2022

If you have any questions/concerns or simply want to chat, your executive is always available.  Contact us at dnig.info@gmail.com

Hello to new and existing DNIG Members !

Welcome to our fall newsletter.  Inside you will find information on the new National Diabetes Strategy, reports from conference funding recipients, tips and tricks for attending virtual conferences and more.  Be sure to check out educational and conference funding opportunities and apply today.  Keep checking the RNFOO website as applications open soon for a number of DNIG sponsored awards.

Diabetes Nursing Interest Group Annual General Meeting is to be held by teleconference on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. EST.

Please email dnig.info@gmail.com for log in details.

All members of DNIG are welcome to attend.

See you there!

Diabetes Nursing Interest Group Annual General Meeting is to be held by teleconference on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. EST.

Please email dnig.info@gmail.com for log in details.

All members of DNIG are welcome to attend.

See you there!

Diabetes Nursing Interest Group Annual General Meeting is to be held by teleconference on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. EST.

Please email dnig.info@gmail.com for log in details.

All members of DNIG are welcome to attend.

See you there!

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.

If you know someone who has the passion and energy for leadership please consider putting their name forward for nomination.  If that person is you, there is a seat at the executive table.

Join us for a screening of “Beyond the Body,” a unique documentary of South Asian youth tackling the diabetes epidemic in the Peel Region. Filmed through a health equity lens, this documentary calls for reflection and action around the social determinants of type 2 diabetes.

Special guests from the film’s research and production team - Dr. Ananya Banerjee, Amina Khan and Shudipta Islam - will be present to answer audience questions after the viewing. 

When: Wednesday, April 28^th from 7:30-8:30pm

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.

If you know someone who has the passion and energy for leadership please consider putting their name forward for nomination.  If that person is you, there is a seat at the executive table.

Join us for a screening of “Beyond the Body,” a unique documentary of South Asian youth tackling the diabetes epidemic in the Peel Region. Filmed through a health equity lens, this documentary calls for reflection and action around the social determinants of type 2 diabetes.

Special guests from the film’s research and production team - Dr. Ananya Banerjee, Amina Khan and Shudipta Islam - will be present to answer audience questions after the viewing. Please see the attached flyer for more details.

When: Wednesday, April 28^th from 7:30-8:30pm