Canadian Diabetes Association

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    • May 13 2013
      Country music star George Canyon headlines diabetes gala for Saskatchewan Children’s Camp

    • May 10 2013
      New Catastrophic Drug Plan announced for Islanders

    • May 09 2013
      Nominations for Diabetes Educator Section Delegates

    • May 01 2013
      BC candidates encouraged to support diabetes

    • April 29 2013
      Association launches Diabetes365 online community for healthcare professionals across the country

    • April 25 2013
      BC NDP makes commitment to expand insulin pump program in the province

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