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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 Difference A Cure Would Make
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The Difference A Cure Would Make

For Sasha and her son Brayson, who both live with diabetes, a cure would be life-changing for them and others in their community.

By Denise Barnard August 28, 2025
Guy Poole Knows That Finding A Cure Happens Step by Step
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Guy Poole Knows That Finding A Cure Happens Step by Step

Eighteen years ago, Guy Poole started Liz’s Walk, a Diabetes Canada fundraiser in honour of his late wife. In 2024, he was awarded the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador for his efforts. Read why the 81-year-old has no plans to stop.

By Stuart Foxman July 7, 2025
A Life Well Lived
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A Life Well Lived

Paying tribute to a special man who lived with type 1 diabetes with a special gift.

By Carolyn Webster April 16, 2025
A Legacy of Love
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A Legacy of Love

To celebrate her father (and her hero), who lived with type 1 diabetes for more than 50 years, Moira Fitzpatrick is donating a gift with a big impact.

By Denise Barnard October 4, 2022