Available resources

We have shared a range of resources to help build knowledge about type 2 diabetes, heart disease and kidney disease, and the connections between these conditions. We hope that listening to these stories and information from patients and experts will support your conversations with loved ones and healthcare professionals.

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If you have questions or concerns about the topics on this page or require additional support, speak to your doctor.

Documentaries and videos

It’s Your Heart. Protect It. Patient documentary

In this short documentary, join Dan in Canada, Elke in Germany, Isabel in Mexico and Liu in China, as they invite us to share their personal experiences of living with type 2 diabetes and heart disease including what motivates them to protect what often matters most - their heart.

Reinhold’s Story: A Grounding Diagnosis

Meet former pilot Reinhold and find out how he strikes a balance between living with type 2 diabetes and not overstraining his heart.

Connect with your Heart

Asking the right questions can help a loved one in your family. Watch this short film to find out more.

Advice for People with Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease

Listen as Dr. Stephen Hull explains the link between type 2 diabetes and heart disease and provides practical advice for people living with these conditions.

Living with Chronic Kidney Disease: Sarah’s Story

Listen as Sarah shares her journey from diagnosis to adapting to life with kidney disease and her positive outlook for the future.

Harold Heart and Friends

Harold Heart and Dorothy Diabetes

Learn about the link between type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Introducing Karl and Klara Kidney

Learn about the connection between type 2 diabetes and kidney disease.

Finding Balance in a Dysfunctional Household

Learn about the interconnectivity between type 2 diabetes, the heart and kidneys.

Bernard Brain and Harold Heart

Learn about the signs and symptoms of heart failure.

Harold's Guide to Living with Heart Failure

Learn about Harold Heart and Friends' tips on how to manage living with heart failure.

Podcasts

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Beneath Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

Did you know that around 80% of heart failure diagnoses are made following hospitalization? Listen as Professor Merlin Thomas, Professor Carolyn Lam and Dr Alice Cheng take a closer look at heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and discuss the challenges around diagnosing and treating HFpEF – described as the single largest unmet need in cardiovascular medicine.

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Diving Deeper into Type 2 Diabetes

Do you want to learn more about type 2 diabetes and the management of connected conditions? Listen as Professor Carolyn Lam takes a closer look with guests Professor Merlin Thomas (nephrologist) and Dr. Alice Cheng (endocrinologist).

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Teamwork across Cardio-Renal-Metabolic Conditions

Are you interested in finding out more about the interconnectivity of diabetes, heart disease and kidney disease? Listen as Professor Carolyn Lam is joined by endocrinologist Dr. Alice Cheng and nephrologist Professor Merlin Thomas to explore this important topic.

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Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease

Were you aware of the importance of considering the heart in the treatment of type 2 diabetes? Listen as Professor Carolyn Lam, cardiologist Professor Kausik Ray and endocrinologist Dr. Alice Cheng investigate this further.

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