8 Surprising Truths About Lipedema – and How Canadians Are Still Being Left Behind

Building on the first session, this webinar highlights the systemic gaps in lipedema care, including health equity issues, gendered impacts, clinician education, and the lived experiences of those navigating Canada’s healthcare system with a lipedema diagnosis.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

1. Identify systemic and clinical barriers to lipedema assessment, diagnosis and care in Canada.

2. Describe fat-phobic and gendered biases affecting lipedema patients.

3. Explain the importance of clinician education in reducing misdiagnosis.