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Betsy Cheng defies stereotypes
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Betsy Cheng defies stereotypes

On the Pump Couture runway, visibility becomes confidence, community, and a powerful response to diabetes stigma.

By Lindsay Kwan September 24, 2026
Crochet for a Cause: Michele Katz's story
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Crochet for a Cause: Michele Katz's story

When Michelle Katz of Vancouver, BC was asked to create a capstone project for school, she didn’t just think about grades — she thought about how she could make a difference. Her idea was simple but powerful: turn her love of crochet into a way to give back in memory of her father who lived with type 2 diabetes.

June 18, 2026
The Life-changing Progress of Diabetes
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The Life-changing Progress of Diabetes

Anne Bunda has seen firsthand how life has improved for her and others diagnosed with type 1, and she’s happy to share her story.

By Denise Barnard February 17, 2026
Where Pharmacy Meets Empathy in Diabetes Care
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Where Pharmacy Meets Empathy in Diabetes Care

When Susan Young moved to Lethbridge, Alberta, she had already experienced a lifetime of struggles with type 1 diabetes and was skeptical that any new healthcare professional could help her. But just months after her doctor referred her to pharmacist Rick Siemens in 2023, her blood glucose levels started to improve significantly, and she started experiencing a dramatic health transformation. 

By Marlene Oliveira January 21, 2026
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Diabetes Stigma Beyond Type: Geetika’s Story

Geetika Bhardwaj has heard all kinds of myths and misconceptions about diabetes. In her life, she has navigated three different diabetes diagnoses – gestational diabetes, prediabetes and type 2 diabetes – and throughout her experiences, she has heard all kinds of myths and misinformation.

October 20, 2025