Together We Are Making a Difference in Diabetes

Diabetes educators and health care professionals collaborate every day to improve the lives and outcomes of our patients. We call that Making a Difference in Diabetes.  We have training programs, a diabetes curriculum, patient education tools and support to help you Make a Difference too!

Michelle Archer, RD, CDE of Diabetes Training 101 Inc was awarded by Diabetes Canada the 2025 Diabetes Educator of the Year for dedication and innovation in diabetes care in Canada!

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On-Demand Learning

What we can offer you

Our online learning opportunities for
Canadian health care professionals

Diabetes Manager University (DMU) Self Study Course

Our online training program will help improve your interactions with people living with Type 2 Diabetes.

Diabetes Manager University Free Mini Course

This mini-course offers an introduction to key diabetes literature that has shaped the management of diabetes in Canada.

Discovering Diabetes™ Program

Get your diabetes education program running using our evidence-based Diabetes Self-Management patient education curriculum.

The Residential School Legacy of Hunger

This program discusses the Legacy of Nutrition Experimentation and the Residential School System (RSS) on the Indigenous Peoples of Canada.

Semaglutide Risks and Rewards

Semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, is a highly effective medication for obesity and diabetes. This course explores the mechanisms, risks, and practical strategies for health professionals to help patients preserve their health during semaglutide therapy and weight reduction.

Supporting Challenging Clients Program

This course provides health care professionals with a structured, evidence-informed approach to navigating patient resistance, disengagement, and perceived non-adherence.

FAQ

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Diabetes Training 101 Inc is the home of the popular Diabetes Manager University (DMU) training program. The DMU is an intensive diabetes care and management training program delivered both in person and online across Canada. The DMU is available anytime as a self-study program anytime using our online platform:  https://diabetes-training-101-inc.thinkific.com/courses/diabetes-manager-university-self-study  For in-person DMU training program options, email us to discuss bringing the DMU to your workplace or your city/town. A minimum of 20 people are required to deliver an in-person DMU, which is held over 3 days at a location of your choice. 

At Diabetes Training 101 Inc we aim to respond to the learning needs of health care professionals looking to Make a Difference in Diabetes. We currently host a 1 day intensive diabetes training for primary care providers and prescribers called “Treating to Diabetes Targets”. If you have ideas for diabetes training that you would be interested in either in person or online, we would love to hear about your specific learning needs. Our contact information is at the bottom of this page.

Visit our blog where we write about various topics related to diabetes care and management in Canada. Have an idea for a blog post or an interesting diabetes case to discuss? Let us know! We might write a blog post about it so more people can learn. Our blog link is on the top of the page.

If you are a health care professional located in Saskatchewan, you can request to join the “Diabetes Educators of Saskatchewan-DES” email list and Facebook group. In our free group, we provide webinars and update relevant to diabetes educators practicing in Saskatchewan. Search for us on Facebook or request to join the DES group by emailing us below, and in the subject line write “Join DES”

There are several Facebook groups specifically for health care professionals to discuss diabetes practice. Search for our Facebook Group Diabetes Training 101 Community of Learning or the Dietitians Support Group on Facebook to learn more.

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What other's have to say

Diabetes Manager University Registered Dietitian Participant 

“I feel I’ll be more confident in recognizing what the client needs to talk about and will let them lead the education session.”

Diabetes Manager University Registered Dietitian Participant

“I will interact with patients differently (ask more questions, discuss goals etc) and I will be more comfortable discussion medications. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot!”

 

Residential School Legacy of Hunger Program Participant

My key takeaway from the webinar was understanding how Indigenous experience with hunger in residential schools specifically applies to everyday interactions, and how I can hold this history in mind when interacting with Indigenous individuals. Thank you for conducting this webinar!
My key takeaway from the webinar was understanding how Indigenous experience with hunger in residential schools specifically applies to everyday interactions, and how I can hold this history in mind when interacting with Indigenous individuals. Thank you for conducting this webinar!

Residential School Legacy of Hunger Program Participant

My key takeaway from the webinar was understanding how Indigenous experience with hunger in residential schools specifically applies to everyday interactions, and how I can hold this history in mind when interacting with Indigenous individuals. Thank you for conducting this webinar!

Looking for a diabetes workshop or training??

Schedule a phone consultation with one of our CDE’s to discuss your specific learning or support needs.