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Catherine Yu

MD, FRCPC, MHSc, BSc

Investigator

Research Programs

Biography

My research interests lie in the role of patient and clinician behaviour change in knowledge translation. I am particularly interested in the development of innovative strategies for continuing professional development and patient education in chronic disease management, specifically diabetes care. My projects include interactive self-management and shared-decision making websites, order sets, computer-based simulators and interprofessional workshops and their impact on knowledge, behavior change, clinical and psychological outcomes.

Additional research specialties: mentorship, endocrinology and medical education

Recent Publications

  1. Abraha, M, Senga, J, Vallis, M, Lipscombe, LL, Yu, CH, Zenlea, I et al.. Impact of cardiovascular risk visualization on motivation to self-manage young-onset type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2025;226 :112343. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2025.112343. PubMed PMID:40578517 .
  2. Butalia, S, Sigal, RJ, Shah, BR, Benham, JL, Wicklow, B, Yu, CH et al.. Uptake and Factors Associated With COVID-19 Vaccination Among 3,779,733 Adults Living With and Without Diabetes: A Population Cohort Study in a Universal Health-care Setting. Can J Diabetes. 2025;49 (5-6):285-293.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2025.03.008. PubMed PMID:40204216 .
  3. Shin, S, Yu, C. [Not Available]. CMAJ. 2025;197 (11):E303-E304. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.241037-f. PubMed PMID:40127914 PubMed Central PMC11957715.
  4. Shin, S, Yu, C. Weekly injectable insulin icodec for adults with diabetes. CMAJ. 2025;197 (2):E44. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.241037. PubMed PMID:39832928 PubMed Central PMC11745534.
  5. Markowitz, B, de Sequeira, S, Najam, A, Pritlove, C, Greenberg, D, Greenberg, M et al.. Beyond Hemoglobin A1c-Outcomes That Matter to Individuals With Type 1 Diabetes in Adopting Digital Health Interventions for Self-Management Support: Qualitative Study. JMIR Diabetes. 2024;9 :e60190. doi: 10.2196/60190. PubMed PMID:39509700 PubMed Central PMC11582490.
  6. Kanagalingam, T, Yu, C, Ke, C. [Not Available]. CMAJ. 2024;196 (37):E1274-E1275. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.240398-f. PubMed PMID:39496353 PubMed Central PMC11537701.
  7. Hsieh, K, Yu, C, Corriher, TJ, Ponce, SB, Nguyen, K, Wong, W et al.. A 5-Year, Multi-Institutional Mentorship Program in Radiation Oncology: The Society for Women in Radiation Oncology Experience. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2025;121 (4):863-870. doi: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2024.10.027. PubMed PMID:39448039 .
  8. Chamoun, D, Ramasamy, M, Ziegler, C, Yu, CH, Wijeyesekera, P, Advani, A et al.. Patient, family and caregiver engagement in diabetes care: a scoping review protocol. BMJ Open. 2024;14 (8):e086772. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-086772. PubMed PMID:39209491 PubMed Central PMC11367295.
  9. Kanagalingam, T, Yu, C, Ke, C. Young-onset type 2 diabetes. CMAJ. 2024;196 (28):E977. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.240398. PubMed PMID:39187283 PubMed Central PMC11349342.
  10. Ladak, Z, Akuamoah-Boateng, H, Damba, C, Frohlich, R, Hall, SA, Ikeh, J et al.. Engagement with partners is a leading practice in health workforce planning: What health leaders need to know. Healthc Manage Forum. 2024;37 (5):377-383. doi: 10.1177/08404704241263015. PubMed PMID:39034474 PubMed Central PMC11348620.
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Affiliations & Other Activities

  • Staff Endocrinologist, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, St. Michael’s Hospital
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto
  • Assistant Professor, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto (cross-appointment)
  • Associate Member, School of Graduate Studies, University of Toronto