New research finds that ustekinumab, a drug commonly used to treat psoriasis, may help children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes keep making insulin for longer. Results from a clinical […]
Meet Bonnie Barber from Regina, SK, a resilient mother of seven, valued JDRF donor, and longstanding volunteer leader helping to champion JDRF Canada’s $100M Campaign to Accelerate. Bonnie shares her […]
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller, Disability rights advocate Since our founding 50 years ago, JDRF Canada has helped fuel almost […]
The JDRF Canada Clinician Investigator Fellowship is open to medical residents that are pursuing an additional research degree (Master, PhD, or postdoctoral training) in the field of type 1 diabetes […]
Miguel Alvarez, who has been living with type 1 diabetes for over 55 years, aims to complete two bike rides of over 100 miles each. To mark his 55th ‘Diaversary’ […]
A large area of cure-based T1D research is investigating stem cell-based therapy. The goal of this approach is to use stem cells as a renewable source of insulin-producing cells which, […]
The American Diabetes Association’s 84th Scientific Sessions were held from June 21- 24th 2024. This annual conference brings together researchers and scientists to both present and learn about the latest in […]
Throughout June nearly 50 communities gathered across Canada to raise funds for type 1 diabetes research. The JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes is the largest fundraising event in Canada that […]
Content warning: This story is about a young man who tragically died from diabetes complications and experienced mental illnesses In May 2024, Evan Hunt laced up his running shoes and […]
Guest post from Devin Myers, RN Devin Myers is a health writer as well as a registered nurse. She has experience in various areas of nursing including critical care and hemodialysis. […]
Suzanne Reisler Litwin has been fundraising for JDRF, quite close to the organization’s founding and has a goal of raising $50,000 for this year’s Montreal JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes […]
Update: September 12, 2024 Today, federal Minister of Health Mark Holland and British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix signed a Memorandum of Understanding, confirming their intention to work together to […]
