Bell annually runs its #BellLetsTalk campaign, raising awareness and helping to combat the stigma surrounding mental illness in Canada. Living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), whether it’s you, your child, […]
JDRF for Bell Let’s Talk Day
Exciting update in Sernova’s type 1 diabetes (T1D) trial
Principal researcher confirms trial participants with a history of hypoglycemia unawareness are now insulin independent. Funding cell replacement therapies research is one of JDRF’s most critical undertakings globally, in its […]
Celebrating Leonard Thompson Day
January 23rd marks the 100th Anniversary of the first successful insulin injection JDRF’s primary goal is to cure type 1 diabetes (T1D) through research – as quickly as possible. To […]
New CDC Study: Children Who Have Recovered from COVID-19 May Be at Increased Risk of Diabetes
JDRF is committed to providing timely information about the latest research updates relevant to the diabetes community. Early January 2022 researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) […]
First-in-Human T1D Vaccine Trial for the Coxsackie B Virus Reports Positive Results
What is the Coxsackie B virus and how does it relate to diabetes? JDRF is committed to funding the most promising research into cures for diabetes, and better understanding the […]
How does a hybrid closed-loop system improve blood glucose levels and quality of life?
A recent study held in Australia sought to answer the question: for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D), does a hybrid closed-loop (HCL) system improve glycemic and psychosocial […]
COVID-19 and type 1 diabetes (T1D) – an update
JDRF is committed to providing the T1D community with the most up-to-date and relevant information about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on those living with the disease. As […]
2021 Wrap Up
2021 was a year of strength and we believe that 2022 will be one of hope. Canadians are resilient, and though this pandemic continues to challenge, the tenacious spirit of […]
Holiday gift guide for people living with diabetes
The holiday season is upon us, and with it, the stress that can come with trying to find that perfect gift for the special people in your life. Let JDRF […]
Exciting news: stem cell-based treatments producing insulin in participants with type 1 diabetes
*Image taken from viacyte.com/pipeline/ A significant focus of JDRF is funding the most promising research that could lead to potential cure therapies for type 1 diabetes (T1D). ViaCyte, a cell […]
Tannis M. Richardson – lifetime of challenges, vignettes of my life
Tannis, along with her late husband George T. Richardson, were founding members of JDRF’s Winnipeg chapter (1971) and the city’s A Starry Starry Night Gala in support of JDRF. Tannis […]
A Year in Review: Why Advocacy Matters
Why advocacy matters The driving force behind JDRF’s government relations and advocacy strategy is to help Canada’s decision-makers understand the impact of type 1 diabetes (T1D) and what needs to […]
