Connect1d Canada is a digital platform that allows those living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) to easily learn about T1D research happening across Canada, and contribute to research in the areas […]
Connect1d Canada aims to accelerate T1D research
Donor Spotlight: The Commercial Real Estate 100 Challenge
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin, JDRF launched the $100M Campaign to Accelerate – a bold initiative to help finally free people from the monster that […]
T1D Research Round Up for Summer, 2021
Learn the latest on type 1 diabetes research updates Our research roundup brings you the most exciting type 1 diabetes (T1D) research stories globally, including new clinical trials, treatment […]
Bill C-237: An Act to Establish a National Diabetes Framework passes
Up until now, Canada has been without a national diabetes strategy. But thanks to the work of tireless advocates and diabetes organizations, on June 21, 2021 Bill C-237 an Act […]
Consider joining us as we advocate for Access For All
There has been some great progress made recently towards greater access to diabetes devices and federal commitments to funding and incorporating a national diabetes strategy. These have only been achieved […]
Two wins for Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices in Quebec and British Columbia
Access for All was launched in 2019 and has already driven major change. We are fortunate to have some of the most powerful young voices in the country advocating for […]
Let’s Talk T1D – Diabetes burnout and pandemic fatigue
Summer is here and as Canadians are getting vaccinated against COVID-19, we have decided to take a break from our live Let’s Talk T1D events on Microsoft Teams, and package them in […]
Manipulating the Microbiome to Prevent Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease resulting in a lifelong dependency on insulin treatment and a risk of serious long-term complications. The cause of the disease is unclear, although […]
T1D in the Summer
We’re heading into the summer, and after a long Canadian winter, many of us are more than ready to head outdoors. But the summer season also means some different planning […]
Joseph and Rosalie Segal and their family give a transformative gift to help fund JDRF’s Centre of Excellence at UBC
Joseph Segal is a 96-year-old World War II vet and renowned business tycoon. As the founder of Fields stores and President of Kingswood Capital Corporation, Joseph Segal has built an […]
JDRF-funded clinical trial of adjunct-to-insulin therapy seeks T1D teen participants
Adolescence can be a challenging time to manage type 1 diabetes (T1D). Life (and hormones!) change in all sorts of ways, and many teenagers experience higher than recommended blood glucose […]
100 Years of Canadian Innovation: Lilly’s Leonard Prize inspires a new generation
Canada holds a special place in the story of insulin because scientists Banting and Best made the discovery at the University of Toronto, in 1921. Before the discovery, the lives […]
