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Summer 2009 • VOLUME 57 • NUMBER 2
A perfect summer day... message from Editor-in-Chief, Diane Donat MD MSc MEd FRCPS
NEWS OF NOTE
Study looks at how multiple diagnoses can trigger behaviour change; growing lifestyle gap between North versus South Canadians; health benefits of long-distance training; risk factors that influence Alzheimer’s progression
RESEARCH FRONTIER
A doctor and her team examine the role of a protein in the development of insulin
resistance, diabetes and cancer
VOLUNTEER CHEER
A retired lawyer who has never really retired and how he is giving back to a cause that is close to him
COVER FEATURE
An award winning singer-songwriter reflects on his life, the secret his father kept from the public, and how openly sharing that secret helped him change his life
DIABETES CONGRESS
The diabetes epidemic is worldwide and you are cordially invited to attend a Montréal event that will draw thousands of people from around the globe
SUCCESS STORIES
Hear how the medical staff at summer camps for children living with type 1 diabetes are making a difference and learning at the same time
DIABETES SUMMER SURGE
Plan your own fundraising event and help raise one million dollars in support of the Canadian Diabetes Association this summer
FIT TIP
A workout can be just as impactful at home as it is at a fitness club; the trick is choosing a variety of low-cost pieces of equipment that, together, let you target your flexibility, strength and cardiovascular fitness
NUTRITION MATTERS
Learn about the health benefits of berries and how you can enjoy them all year long
ON THE MENU
Use these helpful tips to ensure you eat right when on the go
ADVOCACY
The recently appointed Chairperson of the National Advocacy Council shares his views on how we are all advocates in the fight against diabetes