Clinical Trials

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In addition to funding critical type 1 diabetes (T1D) clinical trials, a key focus for JDRF is increasing awareness of and participation in trials. All new interventions, from drugs to […]

April 14, 2023

Not my identity

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Written by: Rylee Hauger, lives with type 1 diabetes

I wake up to my alarm going off. I roll over and check my phone, “12:00 am blood sugar test,” I sigh and grab my test kit. Just another day in the life. After pricking my finger, I watch the blood fill the test strip, awaiting the infamous countdown that appears on the screen. I feel fine, I don’t feel high nor low; I say a silent prayer that my blood sugar will read in range. “5.6” reads the tiny screen, “Thank goodness.” I whisper to myself before pulling the blankets back over me and falling back asleep.

September 24, 2019

Nasal versus Injectable Glucagon for Children with T1D

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Content repurposed with permission from: type1better.com Despite best efforts to keep a child’s blood glucose within target, severe hypoglycemic episodes can happen, and it’s best to be prepared for the unpredictable. The […]

August 14, 2023

Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy – JDRF JDRF Canada is committed to protecting the personal information entrusted to us by our donors, participants, volunteers, and employees. We manage your personal information in accordance […]

February 16, 2021

Recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month 

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JDRF’s Mental Health and Diabetes Strategy – where we are now  May is Mental Health Awareness month, a national movement to raise awareness of the importance of mental health, and […]

April 30, 2024

Mental Health and Diabetes – where JDRF is today

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May is Mental Health Awareness month, a national movement to raise awareness of the importance of mental health, and the structural gaps that exist in accessing treatment and support. There […]

May 1, 2023