October 23, 2023 (Ottawa/Toronto) – JDRF Canada and the Stem Cell Network are pleased to announce Dr. Sing-Young Chen as the 2023 J. Andrew McKee Fellow in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). The announcement was made today in Toronto at the Till & McCulloch Meetings, Canada’s premier stem cell and regenerative medicine conference. The J. Andrew McKee […]
The Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF Brings Corporate Canada Together to Move Work Aside and Move for a Cure for Type 1 Diabetes
Canada-wide, October 1, 2023 – One of Canada’s longest running and top fundraising events will be taking place in Montréal, QC, Toronto, ON and Calgary, AB on October 5, 12 and 19, respectively. The Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF is a high-energy event that sees hundreds of corporate executives and teams shed […]
JDRF Canada and Diabetes Canada collaborate to close gaps in mental health support for Canadians with diabetes with launch of Mental Health + Diabetes Directory
September 12, 2023 – Canada-wide – Mental health matters. Especially for those living with diabetes, a chronic condition affecting more than 4 million Canadians. Diabetes can be a very challenging condition to live with, often requiring constant planning and vigilance, but a strong support network and the right care help to reduce the burden. However, it […]
British Columbia expands public coverage of type 1 diabetes technologies to include a flash glucose monitoring device
August 2nd, 2023 – British Columbia – The Government of British Columbia announced yesterday that the FreeStyle Libre, a flash glucose monitoring (Flash GM) device, will be covered by BC PharmaCare as a limited-coverage benefit for people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) beginning August 1st 2023. Prior to this announcement, public coverage in British […]
JDRF Announces Dave Prowten to Retire, Announces Jessica Diniz as Successor
Helena Gottschling, Chair of the JDRF Canada Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Diniz as their next President & CEO, effective January 1, 2024. “We congratulate Jessica on her appointment and will benefit from her depth of experience in the non-profit sector, passion for the cause and fundraising experience” says […]
Celebrating 30 years of the Sun Life Walk to Cure Diabetes for JDRF
Throughout June more than 40 communities will be gathering across Canada to raise funds for type 1 diabetes research The Sun Life Walk to Cure Diabetes for JDRF is the largest fundraising event in Canada that brings together the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community to raise funds for T1D research. A fun-filled family and community […]
JDRF Canada launches advocacy campaign for type 1 diabetes device (T1D) access
Working with local volunteers the non-profit hopes to get T1D on the agenda in the runup to the provincial election ALBERTA— May 1, 2023 – JDRF Canada is recommending that candidates in the upcoming provincial election support Albertans living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) by expanding coverage of continuous glucose monitors (CGM) devices to all ages. […]
Diabetes in Nova Scotia: Op-Ed
I was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) at the age of 24. It wasn’t a disease that I knew much about, but it is one that is now going to change my life. T1D is an autoimmune condition where my body’s immune system mistakenly destroys insulin-producing cells in my pancreas. The hormone insulin […]
New Brunswick expands access to insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors
March 21, 2023 – New Brunswick – The Government of New Brunswick achieved an important milestone today by announcing an investment of $2.1 million to improve access to diabetes devices. The province will be expanding the insulin pump program by removing the existing age cap, updating the family contribution calculation, and including coverage for continuous […]
JDRF Canada and Diabetes Canada collaborate to close gaps in mental health support to improve quality of life for Canadians with diabetes
Mental health matters. Especially for those living with diabetes, a chronic condition affecting more than 4 million Canadians, that requires countless decisions every day about food, rest, play and more. Living with diabetes is a constant balancing act of planning nutrition, monitoring blood glucose, managing medications – and the fear from the risk of a myriad […]
Huge win for continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and insulin pump coverage for people with type 1 diabetes in Manitoba
Manitoba is the first province to completely remove the age restriction for these live-saving diabetes devices March 7, 2023 – Manitoba – On March 7, 2023, the government of Manitoba announced that it was investing $120 million in the Manitoba Pharmacare program in part to expand coverage of diabetes devices like insulin pumps and glucose […]
JDRF Canada is pleased to announce support of 7 trainees in the field of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in partnership with the Canadian Islet Research and Training Network
These training awards will support health researcher training to build capacity in the future of T1D research. CIRTN was established in 2020 as a world-class training and research network with joint contributions from the University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, University of Manitoba, Université de Montréal, Institut de Recherches Cliniques de Montréal, and the […]
