As we start a new membership year, the Diabetes Nursing Interest Group (DNIG) executive members are extending a warm “Welcome” to new and returning members. We would like to take this opportunity to tell you more about the group you belong to/have recently joined.
Hello members and Interest Group chairs
Mark your calendars for Nov. 9 – the Diabetes Nursing Interest Group (DNIG) will be hosting an evening webinar led by Damilola Iduye, PhD candidate. She will discuss her research project titled "Diabetes in African Canadian Populations: Preliminary Findings from a Scoping Review".
Watch RNAO Events for final details and sign-up information – coming soon!
Hello to new and returning DNIG members! Attached is your fall newsletter. Be sure to check out new executive members profiles as well as have a look at conferences/learning opportunities.
We are looking forward to an exciting fall, in particular our webinar on Nov. 9 presented by Demilola Iduye which no doubt will prove to be an interesting and informative evening. We also look forward to meeting new and returning members at our annual general meeting. Details will follow by email.
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.
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.
Hello members,
Attached please find the spring 2023 newsletter from the Diabetes Nursing Interest Group (DNIG). Take a moment to read through one student nurse's lived experience with PCOS and catch up on learning opportunities and conferences. And, find out more about and take advantage of financial support available through DNIG.
Stay tuned for call for nominations for DNIG executive positions.
Hello DNIG members,
Join us on March 9 at 7:30 p.m. to learn more about the Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) exam. This webinar will cover topics including certification eligibility, exam content and study tips.
Our facilitator will be Esmond Wong, a pharmacist and CDE who created and maintains the popular website CDE Study Course. Esmond is an expert on the CDE and will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the exam.
Hello DNIG members,
Join us on March 9 at 7:30 p.m. to learn more about the Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) exam. This webinar will cover topics including certification eligibility, exam content, and study tips.
Our facilitator will be Esmond Wong, a pharmacist and CDE who created and maintains the popular website CDE Study Course. Esmond is an expert on the CDE and will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the exam.
Hello to DNIG Members!
Take note of upcoming deadlines:
RNFOO - Check out DNIG awards to see if you are eligible.
Apply here by January 23, 2023.
Hello all,
Please join us for our virtual Diabetes Nursing Interest Group annual general meeting next Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
Contact Lisa at [email protected] for login details and any questions or requests.
We kook forward to meeting new and returning members.
Your DNIG executive
Please join us for our virtual Diabetes Nursing Interest Group annual general meeting Nov. 22, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
Contact Lisa at [email protected] for log-in details and any questions or requests.
Look forward to meeting new and returning members.
Your DNIG executive
Join us tomorrow – Tuesday, 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.
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 [email protected] 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.
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.