Cheryl Harris-Taylor, Author at Diabetes Care Community

Cheryl Harris-Taylor

Cheryl Harris-Taylor BSW, MSW, RSW has recently retired from the Endocrinology program at Women’s College Hospital. During her time in this position, she has become involved in the psychosocial and behavioral issues of diabetes, helping a diverse population cope and adjust their lifestyle to be able to manage their diabetes. She continues to stay informed with the ever-changing world of diabetes and the affects this illness has on individuals. Ms. Harris-Taylor received her Master of Clinical Social Work degree from the University of Calgary. After graduating, she worked in Calgary in Child Welfare and then moved to the Netherlands where she established her own private practice. Fifteen years ago, she and her family moved to Toronto where she started work in hospital settings, first in psychiatry, then in the prenatal department, and later working with seniors, advocating for better services. Ms. Harris-Taylor enjoys challenges and stimulation in her life. One specific accomplishment was climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in 2009.

Depression in teens with type 1 diabetes

Cheryl Harris-Taylor September 17, 2017 Managing depression, Support

There have been a quite a number of news broadcasts about depression and young adults attending university and college

S.M.A.R.T. goals for diabetes management

Cheryl Harris-Taylor July 8, 2017 Support

Self-managing diabetes, whether type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes, can be very challenging and empowering at the same time.

Advocating for yourself with your healthcare team

Cheryl Harris-Taylor April 15, 2017 Living Well With Diabetes -Articles, Support

Advocating for yourself is an important part of managing your overall healthcare needs.

Self-managing diabetes

Cheryl Harris-Taylor April 6, 2017 Support

Self-managing your diabetes, whether you have type 1, or type 2 or gestational diabetes can be very challenging and empowering at the same time.

Diabetes support from friends and family

Cheryl Harris-Taylor February 25, 2017 Finding support, Support

From the day an individual is diagnosed with diabetes - whether Type 1, Type 2 or Gestational Diabetes - the support from friends and family can be very powerful and can help with adjusting to the day-to-day management of diabetes.

Diabetes support for young adults

Cheryl Harris-Taylor January 22, 2017 Finding support, Support

In a previous blog, I wrote about how a person with Type 1 diabetes may transition from a pediatrics diabetes program to an adult medical diabetes program. Once involved in an adult program, research has found that continuing and maintaining the medical diabetic care can be very challenging

Be compassionate to yourself as you manage your diabetes

Cheryl Harris-Taylor October 1, 2016 Support

Living with diabetes can be extremely emotionally difficult. Learn how to be compassionate to yourself as you manage your diabetes by becoming aware of your feelings, thoughts and behaviours.