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Reducing health inequities in diabetes and related conditions through community-driven research and action.

From funding innovative research to building community partnerships, our activities bring people together to advance diabetes prevention, care, and health equity. Become a Network member to learn more about our work and stay connected through our programs, funding opportunities, news, and events.

2026 NHP Discovery Summit

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Discovery Summit Program

Hear from keynote speakers, researchers, community leaders, and health partners through two days of panels, presentations, workshops, and shared learning.

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Reports & Publications

This study aimed to develop a cluster-based measure of multiple co-occurring social determinants of health by applying unsupervised machine learning to a population-based cohort, offering a data-driven approach to organize complex social exposures.

Researchers combined machine learning and neighbourhood-level data to identify communities at higher risk of type 2 diabetes, even in places where patient-level data are limited. 

The study found that faith and spirituality support diabetes self-management among older Black adults by enhancing coping, self-care, and social connection, highlighting the value of integrating faith into culturally responsive care.