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Reshape T1D
Study Report

Respect.
Resonate.
Reshape.

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Type 1 diabetes is a condition where the body’s immune system attacks the cells in the pancreas that make insulin, a hormone needed to control blood sugar. Without insulin, sugar builds up in the blood, leading to serious health problems. It is a relentless disease that requires lifelong insulin treatment and careful monitoring of blood sugar.

The Reshape T1D Study focuses on understanding how people living with type 1 diabetes interact with and experience health services in Alberta.

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MESSAGES FROM THE TEAM

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Rose Yeung
Principal Investigator

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Jamie Boisvenue
Lead Scientist

Peter Senior

Principal Investigator

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Kathleen Gibson
Patient Co-Researcher

Heather Hinz
Patient Co-Researcher

Reid McClure
Patient Co-Researcher

Youssef Elezzabi
Patient Co-Researcher/Student

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Kim Young
Clinician Co-Researcher

Robyn Homulos
Clinician Co-Researcher

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Jasmine Maghera 
Patient Co-Researcher/Artist

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Mission
To improve the healthcare experience for individuals living with
type 1 diabetes through collaborative research, focusing on mental health support, flexible and personalized care, and equitable access to essential resources and technology.

Vision
To reshape health services delivery where every individual with
type 1 diabetes receives seamless, empathetic, and accessible care that prioritizes their unique lived experiences, fosters resilience, and enhances overall well-being. 

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Research Design

People living with type 1 diabetes and clinicians working in type 1 diabetes care settings were engaged to co-design the research. The team collected stories across Alberta from people living with type 1 diabetes about their healthcare experiences. 

RESEARCH QUESTIONS

1. How do people living with type 1 diabetes interact with and experience healthcare in Alberta? 

2. How does age at diagnosis of type 1 diabetes impact how people experience medical trauma?

3. What are the best ways to creatively communicate findings from the research to diverse audiences? 

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Findings & Interpretations

Our team co-developed the

Type 1 Diabetes Lived Experiences Framework
for Clinical Quality Improvement

This framework is meant to generate conversation among clinicians to take a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and patient-centered approach to the care they provide to people living with type 1 diabetes. 

Click on the center and each petal to reveal our study findings!

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First & Foremost

Express appreciation that the person living with type 1 diabetes showed up to the appointment​ and welcome them with acceptance and recognition,

then

Ask, listen with the purpose to understand, and summarize. 

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CLINICAL Actions

Community Engagement

Findings were presented at multiple scientific and community meetings and workshops including:











Presentations included sharing research findings and knowledge translation tools such as our study website (ReshapeT1D.com), the Reshape T1D Art Collection, and the Reshape T1D Docuseries.

 

Diabetes Canada
Diabetes Action Canada
International Society for Quantitative Ethnography
SPOR Northwest Collaborative Forum
International Diabetes Epidemiology Group
Alberta Diabetes Institute
University of Alberta
Edmonton Public Library

Docuseries

Our team has been filming a docuseries that showcases the experiences of being a patient or clinician involved in research, what the research is about, and our perspectives on peoples healthcare experiences with
type 1 diabetes.

The Reshape T1D Art Collection

An art collection was curated from the data that we collected from peoples stories and experiences interacting with Alberta's healthcare system for type 1 diabetes.

Media & Publications

Several news media articles have been published and scientific publications are underway!

Funding

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We have demonstrated research excellence in obtaining funding in a highly competitive environment.

8.0% Anonymous

9.5% Alberta Health Services

4.7% Department of Medicine (UAlberta)

16.1% Alberta Diabetes Institute

9.5% School of Public Health (UAlberta)

14.2% Strategy for Patient Oriented Research

11.9% Diabetes Action Canada

11.9% Government of Alberta

14.2% Alberta Physician Learning Program

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Submitted Grant Proposals

09

Submitted Scholarship Applications

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Proposals Funded

04

PhD Scholarships Awarded

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Operating Grants Awarded

THE RESHAPE T1D STUDY IS ABOVE THE 20-30% CANADIAN NATIONAL AVERAGE FUNDING SUCCESS RATE

GRANT SUCCESS RATE
31%

SCHOLARSHIP SUCCESS RATE
44%

24% of Research Operating Budget used for Patient Honoraria

OVERALL FUNDING SUCCESS RATE 36%

The

Reshape T1D Study is supported by

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Interested in supporting research at the Alberta Diabetes Institute?

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