Urban Low Income Diabetes Project: A Partnership with Regina and Saskatoon Food Banks
Regina & Saskatoon—In 2010, the Canadian Diabetes Association in Saskatchewan will partner with the Regina and District Food Bank and the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre to help low income people with diabetes.
African Nova Scotia youth turn diabetes education into fun
Nova Scotia—Rap songs and hip hop are not often associated with a serious disease such as diabetes. However, a recent program from the Health Association of African Canadians involved youth groups in a unique and interactive opportunity to learn about diabetes prevention and the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.
Jean Coutu Pharmacy in Riverview joins outreach program
New Brunswick—People affected by diabetes in Riverview, New Brunswick, have a partner to help them better manage their disease.
An Economic Tsunami: The Cost of Diabetes in Canada
Diabetes is not only a personal crisis for the people living with the disease, it is also a tremendous financial burden for the Canadian healthcare system and society as a whole.