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 […]
Celebrating a 55th ‘Diaversary’ with an ambitious fundraiser
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’ […]
Exciting updates from Vertex stem cell-based therapy clinical trials
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, […]
Annual American Diabetes Association Conference provides updates on exciting developments in type 1 diabetes research
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 […]
JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes a huge success!
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 […]
From Tragedy to Hope: Family Inspires New Mental Health Fund at JDRF
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 […]
What your nurse wants you to know
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. […]
The power of grassroots fundraising
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 […]
National pharmacare and type 1 diabetes – what you need to know
Update – May 9, 2024 JDRF Canada has been clarifying elements of Bill C-64 – National Pharmacare Act with the government and we wanted to share what we’ve learned. We […]
In her own words
Alison Hunt is celebrating her 28th DiaVersary by walking 28km to raise funds for JDRF and T1D research I was born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario and moved to Ottawa, […]
Recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month
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 […]
The BETTER project: JDRF reaffirms its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with type 1 diabetes
The BETTER project, a Canadian research initiative, gets a boost from renewed JDRF funding. Bringing together patient partners – people living, or with a child living, with type 1 diabetes […]