Living with Type 2 Diabetes Research Study

You are invited to participate in a research study examining how social and structural determinants of health influence the experiences of Black Canadians with type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes is a growing global health issue and particularly impacts Black Canadians. In Canada, Black adults are two times more likely to have type 2 diabetes compared to White counterparts. Black-White health disparities have been attributed to inequities rooted in historical, economic, and political contexts. However, despite ongoing efforts to address these inequities, limited research has examined how broader social structures shape the health experiences of Black Canadians living with type 2 diabetes. To address this gap, the proposed study will explore how systemic and structural factors impact Black Canadians living with type 2 diabetes. The study will be conducted in two Canadian provinces—Nova Scotia and Ontario (Specifically in the Greater Toronto Area).