MEDIA RELEASE As Canada Marks 100th Anniversary of First Successful Injection of Insulin, JDRF Canada Sets Out to Make History Again Five Brave Canadian Volunteers Set to Live Atop a […]
In Memoriam
We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Andrew McKee, former President and CEO of JDRF Canada. Andrew began his journey with JDRF Canada as a Board member. His […]
Ontario announces coverage for continuous glucose monitoring systems under the Assistive Devices Program
Friday, March 4, 2022 Toronto, ON – Today, the Ontario government made an exciting announcement that will provide better access for Ontarians with type 1 diabetes (T1D) to continuous glucose […]
Helping the diabetes community in Ukraine
Please see this link to read the JDRF International statement on the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
JDRF in the United States joining partners to support new affordable insulin project with a focus on the US market.
March 3, 2022 – Statement by Dave Prowten, President and CEO, JDRF Canada JDRF has long supported both public and private sector initiatives to make insulin more affordable to ensure […]
Alberta announces new coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems
Wednesday February 2, 2022 – JDRF Canada is excited to share that the Alberta government has announced that they will provide public coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems for […]
JDRF Canada’s First Centre of Excellence in Type 1 Diabetes Research Launches at the University of British Columbia
Toronto, ON — December 8, 2021 – JDRF Canada, the largest Canadian charitable funder of type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, and the UBC Faculty of Medicine are proud to announce the establishment of Canada’s first JDRF Centre of Excellence in T1D research at the University of […]
JDRF and CIHR Announce Recipients of New Grants to Accelerate Type 1 Diabetes Research
To mark November’s National Diabetes Awareness Month, JDRF is excited to announce a new investment of $7 million to support four Canadian research teams as part of the JDRF-CIHR Partnership […]
JDRF Canada and Canada’s Stem Cell Network partner to launch National Fellowship Program in Type 1 Diabetes
November 15, 2021 (Ottawa/Toronto) JDRF Canada and Canada’s Stem Cell Network are pleased to announce the JDRF-SCN National Fellowship Program in Type 1 Diabetes, a new opportunity for high-calibre postdocs from across Canada with expertise in stem cells, […]
JDRF Canada marks National Diabetes Awareness Month by launching new Monster Tamer Campaign
Toronto, ON — November 10, 2021 – JDRF Canada, the leading organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, is marking November and National Diabetes Awareness Month (NDAM) with a new Monster […]
JDRF and Sun Life challenge corporate Canada to move work aside and move for a cure
The Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF invites people across Canada to raise funds to support type 1 diabetes research TORONTO, Oct 5, 2021 – One of Canada’s […]
Filling the Forgotten Gaps in Care – JDRF Canada Launches Strategy for Mental Health and Type 1 Diabetes
TORONTO, September 28, 2021 — 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin in Toronto. Earlier this year, in honour of this anniversary, JDRF Canada, the largest charitable funder of […]