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Ready for flight
Advocacy

The first Canadian with pre-existing type 1 diabetes has received the medical certificate needed for his commercial pilot licence

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The truth about eggs
Healthy Eating

 It's fast food that is packed with nutrition.

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New process for islet transplant shows promise
Research

Researchers hope to move from mouse to dog to human.

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February is for Pulled Pork with Smoked Paprika-Lime Oil
Healthy Eating

This easy-to-make dish features tender pork served over warmed tortillas

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Let’s talk about it: young people with type 1 diabetes deal with stigma

Research

Feelings of shame lead to poorer diabetes management

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Pasta perfection
Healthy Eating

By making some healthy choices, you can enjoy pasta any night of the week

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Supporting a strategy to end an epidemic
Advocacy

Dustin Thorsten tells us why he believes Diabetes 360° is the way to go

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January is for Breakfast Tacos
Healthy Eating

Kids will love this healthy, fun dish to start the day. It is high in protein and filled with delicious flavours

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Not having enough food doubles diabetes risk
Research

Cheaper foods linked to weight gain and type 2 diabetes

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Deep brain stimulation boosts insulin sensitivity
Research

Study offers insights about type 2 diabetes.

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Savour the flavour
Healthy Eating

Make tastier meals all year-round with the help of dried herbs and spices.

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December is for Fiesta Rice
Healthy Eating

Treat friends and family to this colourful dish at your next gathering

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My initial reaction to my diabetes diagnosis? Fear
Community News

Diabetes Canada volunteer Oria James shares her story

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Resistance exercise made easy
Healthy Living

As part of a healthy lifestyle plan, weight training offers powerful benefits.

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Sponsored content: Taking action against type 2 diabetes now
Community News

Dynacare and Diabetes Canada partner to create awareness

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Road to healing

Healthy Living

There have been plenty of ups and downs on Rainier Ward’s diabetes journey. Now he is determined to stay on the path to good health—and serve as a role model to others along the way.

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Sponsored Content: Get inspired! Check out these heartfelt #MyFreeStyleLibre stories
Healthy Living

Read these inspirational stories from FreeStyle Libre system users and learn about the impact that the system has had on their lives! Every #MyFreeStyleLibre story brings us $5 closer to our donation goal for Diabetes Canada.

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Coming full circle: from person with diabetes to diabetes educator
Community News

Gabrielle Schmid shares her story

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November is for Crunchy Turkey Lentil Lettuce Wraps
Healthy Living

Nutritious and filling, these wraps are a snap to make

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Sponsored Content: The importance of knowing your risk

Community News

Dynacare and Diabetes Canada partner to create awareness

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High-fibre diet can prevent metabolic syndrome
Research

This diet is associated with less weight gain and a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.

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Study predicts poor blood sugar control in some youth
Research

Young people often struggle with diabetes management.

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Meals on a budget
Healthy Eating

With a little planning, healthy eating can be easy on your wallet.

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Crazy to say, but being diagnosed with diabetes has turned out to be positive
Team Diabetes

Team Diabetes participant Neli Avila shares her story

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October is for Green Bean Saltado
Healthy Eating

Serve this alternative to plain-old green beans this Thanksgiving

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Kids at lower risk of DKA with regular health care
Research

An early diagnosis of type 1 diabetes is key for avoiding this life-threatening condition

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Diabetes Canada Shares Urgent Need for National Diabetes Strategy With Federal Government’s Standing Committee on Finance
National News

On September 18, 2018, Kimberley Hanson, Director of Federal Affairs at Diabetes Canada presented to the Standing Committee on Finance as part of the organization’s ongoing advocacy to improve policy and funding to the growing diabetes epidemic faced by one in three Canadians.

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Sugar substitutes
Healthy Eating

Are sugar stand-ins a better option for your health?

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Sponsored Content: Share your #MyFreeStyleLibre story!
Healthy Living

We want to hear about your personal experience with the FreeStyle Libre system and the impact that it has had on your life. For every story shared, Abbott will donate $5 to Diabetes Canada to help advance diabetes research.

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Study identifies more types of diabetes
Research

A new understanding could lead to more focused treatments

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September is for Walnut and Flax Carrot Cookies
Healthy Eating

Living with diabetes doesn’t mean you can’t have a treat occasionally

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Protein predicts who will respond to eye treatment
Research

Research may lead to more personalized care.

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Breastfeeding lowers risk of type 2 diabetes in mother
Research

Nursing cuts rates in half.

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Ready for back-to-school 2018? Here’s one tip that belongs on your list

Community News

Start the school year right by decluttering and donating today! 

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August is for Super-Greens Caesar Salad with Roasted Chicken
Healthy Eating

Enjoy this lighter, fibre-rich take on a classic

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Summer meal makeovers
Healthy Eating

Simple hacks to enjoy your seasonal favourites.

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How to exercise safely in the summer heat
Healthy Living

Continue to enjoy your favourite activities while following these precautions.

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Apple Almond Phyllo Tart (recipe video)
Healthy Eating

Wow guests with this easy twist on your mom’s homemade apple pie.

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New stem cell treatment being tested
Research

A Vancouver man is the first to receive experimental therapy.

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Donations for D-Camps replace clinking for kisses at this wedding
DCAMPs

Heather and Mike Hinz create a new tradition

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July is for Crispy Chickpeas and Pumpkin Seeds with Lime
Healthy Eating

 A tasty addition to meals or as a snack all on their own

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Looking forward to a cure
Community News

Andrew Peart, and his daughter, Zori, face the challenges of living with type 1 diabetes together

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Driven to Make a Difference
Community News

Enter this contest for a chance to meet Charlie Kimball, the first winning IndyCar Series driver with type 1 diabetes

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What’s one of the healthiest diets today?
Healthy Eating

Traditional Middle Eastern fare offers benefits similar to the Mediterranean diet.

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Diagnosing the legacy of type 2 diabetes
Community News

Larry Krotz’s new book explores the high rates of diabetes among Canada’s Indigenous population and how it affects all of us

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Seal oil shows promise in type 1 diabetes
Research

Nerve fibres regrow with an omega-3 supplement.

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What can your blood tell you about your risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease?
Research

“Death receptors” can be a sign of tissue damage.

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June is for Papaya, Avocado, and Orange Salad
Healthy Living

This flavourful dish is a welcome change from your typical green salad

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Effective strategies for managing exercise in type 1 diabetes
Healthy Living

Physical activity is important for everyone, but especially important for people with diabetes.

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Trying to quit smoking?

Healthy Living

Why not give it a try on World No Tobacco Day

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Linguine with Oven-Dried Tomatoes and Roasted Garlic (Video)
Healthy Eating

This flavourful “any time” pasta recipe is a cinch to prepare

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Banting House – home to the discovery that changed the world
Community News

Samantha Redden and her mother made a visit to “this special place where insulin was discovered”

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Diabetes + high blood pressure during pregnancy = risky combination
Research

Together, these two conditions raise health risks later in life.

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Are all fats bad for you?
Healthy Eating

The short answer is no.

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What’s your vision for your health?
Healthy Living

 Knowing how to take care of and keep your eyes healthy is important

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How are your feet?
Healthy Living

Knowing how to take care of and keep your feet healthy is important

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May is for Pork and Okra Creole
Healthy Eating

Serve this quick flavourful dish with rice or another grain of your choice

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Declutter for Earth Day

Community News

Show your love for the planet

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A big thank you to our volunteers!
Community News

April 15 to 21 is National Volunteer Week

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I am so proud of my son
Community News

Karen Hammond shares the story of her son’s diabetes diagnosis

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Super Salmon
Healthy Eating

Quick and easy, this recipe is perfect anytime

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April is for Crustless Apple and Roasted Fennel Quiche
Healthy Eating

 This easy dish is perfect for breakfast or brunch

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Stigma should not be part of a diabetes diagnosis
Community News

Negative beliefs and attitudes about type 2 diabetes have consequences for emotional and physical health

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Can bagged salads help you eat healthily?
Healthy Eating

Yes, depending on the toppings and dressings

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Starting insulin? Watch these helpful videos now
Healthy Living

These videos take the drama (and trauma) out of injecting insulin

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Soup, anyone?
Healthy Eating

Spring may be around the corner, but it’s not here yet

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Five reasons to eat fermented foods
Healthy Eating

Why these foods are undergoing a revival

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Water activities are good for diabetes control
Research

Research offers a possible solution for those who find it hard to exercise

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March is for Salmon and Quinoa Patties
Healthy Eating

Delicious, simple and healthy are three reasons to try these patties

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What can food do for you?
Healthy Eating

Everything from stabilizing your blood sugar, to helping to prevent diabetes complications

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Treatment improves the success of islet transplants
Research

Study targets a new location under the skin

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Party hearty—but healthy—in the New Year
Healthy Eating

Healthy gatherings start with the host

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Effective exercise strategies for people with type 2 diabetes

Healthy Living

 The key is to be more active in a way that works for you

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New survey conducted shows 86 per cent of Canadians with diabetes take managing their diabetes very seriously
Healthy Living

For Canadians living with diabetes, some days feel like a challenge

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February is for Toasted Coconut Almond Granola
Healthy Eating

This easy-to-make snack also provides a delicious breakfast option

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Helping teens with type 1 diabetes move to adult care
Research

Strong support can make a positive difference to their lives and diabetes in future

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Less sleep linked to type 2 diabetes in kids
Research

More naptime may help prevent the disease later in life

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Muffins for breakfast?

Healthy Eating

How do you make muffins part of a nutritious breakfast? Start with a good mix of foods.

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What’s for lunch?

Healthy Eating

Wraps, burritos, and pocket sandwiches can be healthy options...as long as you watch the sodium.

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Are meal replacement drinks for you?

Healthy Eating

If you find yourself in a rush or on the go without a meal at the ready, a meal replacement drink might just be the answer. 

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10 things that have more sugar than you might think
Healthy Eating

You might (or might not) be surprised by some of the items on this list

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January is for Kale, Beet, and Chickpea Power Bowls
Healthy Eating

Vegetables, grains, protein and healthy fats=a balanced meal

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Go international with your next DIY pizza
Healthy Eating

Making pizza? Try a healthy, fresh twist

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Can convenience foods be nutritious?

Healthy Eating

Sure if you keep a few things in mind

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Outdoor activity is good for your heart
Research

The combination of exercise and vitamin D seems to help people with diabetes

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Top 10 Diabetes Pet Peeves
Community News

When was the last time somebody asked you which type of diabetes you have?

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Is temperature a factor in gestational diabetes?
Research

Colder temperatures are linked to lower rates of gestational diabetes

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The effect of fresh fruit on type 2 diabetes
Research

A new study looks at the benefits

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December is for Roasted Winter Veggies and Tri-Coloured Potatoes
Healthy Eating

Roasted vegetables are comfort food, pure and simple

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New tool predicts kidney failure
Research

The tool is useful for those with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes

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I really had to pee…a lot
Community News

Oh, I have type 2 diabetes

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November is for Roasted Vegetable Minestrone
Healthy Eating

Enjoy the flavours of fall in this hearty soup

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Live a day with type 1 diabetes
Advocacy

Receiving the disability tax credits helps people like me afford many health-related necessities to keep them alive

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Let’s End Diabetes Now
Community News

Give today and support researchers like Dr. Pere Santamaria whose work could change the life of Suzy Shalla and other Canadians living with type 1 diabetes  

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Insulin: Dr. Banting’s Legacy

Research

On World Diabetes Day (and the birthday of Dr. Banting), let’s celebrate the discovery that saved lives and changed the world

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Why we have to stop blaming people with type 2 diabetes
Community News

Tim Clark shares his thoughts and his personal story

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Diabetes de-stress
Healthy Living

Let physical activity help ease your mind and body in anxious situations

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What’s your risk for developing type 2 diabetes?
Healthy Living

Dwayne “Bubba” Vermette shares his story about making changes after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes

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Celebrating our Diabetes Educator of the Year
Professional Members

Diabetes Canada thanks Sherri Pockett for her commitment to those living with diabetes

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Steroid medication & diabetes – what’s the link?
Healthy Living

Your high blood sugar levels may be the result of taking steroid medication

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Walking for exercise, health, fun and more
Healthy Living

There are many reasons to walk (and enjoy it), as Bernie Wiebe shares

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Why the disability tax credit matters to my family
Advocacy

Samantha Roth talks about the time and money that goes into raising a child with type 1 diabetes.

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Enjoy delicious DIY Indian food
Healthy Eating

Making traditional dishes healthier has important health benefits

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What’s in your child’s lunchbox?
Healthy Eating

Delicious and nutritious meals can help keep blood sugar levels under control

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Are smoothies really good for you?

Healthy Living

Find out why drinking your fruit may not be the healthiest option

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Do you know your risk for developing type 2 diabetes?
Community News

Take our online diabetes test and find out now 

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Could gestational diabetes be predicted from childhood?
Research

Early menstruation may be associated with diabetes during pregnancy

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Happy diaversary, Tyler!
Community News

Dena Keller shares the story of her son’s brick at Banting House 

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Red blood cells may hold the key to preventing type 1 diabetes
Research

This discovery may improve treatment for autoimmune diseases

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Bringing Canada’s diabetes community together

Professional Members

Professional Conference helps health-care teams better support people with diabetes

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Type 2 diabetes reversed in the short term with intensive treatment
Research

Diabetes Canada supports groundbreaking research

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What’s your risk of developing type 2 diabetes?
Healthy Living

Take this simple diabetes test and find out now 

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Water is the best choice for your health
Research

Drinking water has many benefits, especially if you have or are at risk for type 2 diabetes

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Childhood fitness offers benefits later in life
Research

Early activity may predict adult health

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Smoking + diabetes = a bad combination
Research

Lung cancer is not the only health concern

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Genes tell the body where to store fat
Research

A bigger middle increases the risk of diabetes

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A day in the life: a single mom with kids with type 1 diabetes
Community News

Amy Crespi shares her story of parenting children with diabetes

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What’s in your pantry?
Healthy Eating

Keeping the right foods on hand gives you a head start for nutritious meals

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From unsure to confident: a teen with type 1 diabetes

Advocacy

Diabetes Canada volunteer and advocate Oria James shares her story

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Food & your blood sugar
Healthy Eating

Learn more about summer foods that will keep your sugars stable, and those that will send them sky-high

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Fitness for kids
DCAMPs

Children with diabetes can and should lead healthy and active lives

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Make history with a personalized brick from Banting House
Community News

Marie-Christine Gauvin shares her story

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New technology, research and more at the Vancouver Type 1 Diabetes Expo
Community News

Harjeet Gill and her parents look forward to attending this fall's event

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I am being kept alive by a machine
Community News

The insulin pump is a marvel of modern medical technology that not only keeps me alive, but allows me to live with diabetes however I choose

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Diabetes doesn’t slow down this race car driver

Community News

Meet Charlie Kimball, the first licenced driver with type 1 diabetes to compete in Canada.

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Study shines light on vitamin D’s role in type 2 diabetes risk
Research

Low levels of the vitamin worsen the impact of a high-fat diet.

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Overcoming the tyranny of Brussels sprouts
Advocacy

Getting kids to eat healthily can seem impossible, but there are steps we can all take.

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Teaming up with health-care professionals at Leadership Forum 2017
Professional Members

Working with health-care volunteers to support people living with diabetes.

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How do you make a character with diabetes believable?
Community News

We interviewed author K.J. Howe about her new novel, and character, Thea Paris

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The rewards of family fitness
Healthy Living

Everyone wins when the whole family gets fit

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Running from the diabetes tsunami
Healthy Living

Years of leading a sedentary lifestyle, along with unhealthy eating habits, brought me here.

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Diabetes does not define me
Healthy Living

I am determined to live an amazing life with diabetes.

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Eating well at work or play
Healthy Eating

Learn how to plan and pace yourself throughout the day and week.

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What’s the deal with gluten?
Healthy Eating

Before you hit the gluten-free section at your grocery store, read this.

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Bowl to Strike Out Stigma this June

Community News

Make a difference in the lives of Canadians living with diabetes by supporting education, programs, services, and research now.

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Gestational diabetes changed my life in ways I could never have imagined
Team Diabetes

Joella Burbidge shares her story.

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How do you strike out the stigma of diabetes?
Community News

It starts with a conversation.

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How can you improve your relationship with food?
Healthy Eating

 Put the spotlight on what you eat starting now.

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Don’t be sorry for my daughter because she has diabetes
Community News

A father talks about his daughter’s diagnosis.

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Donating to Clothesline helps fight diabetes
Community News

Clothesline campaign winner Colin Deacon and his wife, Jennifer, do their part to end diabetes.

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Every word in this song was written by someone with diabetes
Community News

It’s time to end the shame, blame and misinformation about the disease. 

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