Dr. Sing-Young Chen is a postdoctoral researcher at the JDRF Centre of Excellence at the University of British Columbia, and the second annual recipient of a J. Andrew McKee Fellowship […]
March 24, 2020 Sponsored Content by Ei Lilly Canada Eli Lilly Canada is pleased to announce the approval and availability of BaqsimiTM, a new rescue treatment for severe hypoglycemia, demonstrating […]
Low blood sugar, called hypoglycemia, is a real fear for people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Although there are rescue treatments for it, such as injectable or nasal glucagon (Baqsimi), there are currently no preventive therapies available. Canadian company Zucara Therapeutics, however, may have an answer.
Wednesday, March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD), recognized around the world. IWD asks us to imagine a gender equal world. One that is free from bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. […]
Great news for Ontario youth! Insulin, diabetes test strips and other prescriptions are now free for Ontarians who are 24 and under.
The pace of type 1 diabetes (T1D) research is moving faster than ever before. In November 2021 to mark November’s National Diabetes Awareness Month, JDRF announced a new investment of $7 million to support four Canadian research […]
Knowing that many research institutes are closed or have temporarily diverted staff or resources to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are now asking the question: What does this mean for T1D research?
The following is a guest blog by Ryan MacDonald, volunteer co-chair of JDRF Canada’s $100M Campaign to Accelerate – JDRF’s bold fundraising campaign to raise $100M by 2025 to accelerate […]
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 […]
Update: September 12, 2024 Today, federal Minister of Health Mark Holland and British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix signed a Memorandum of Understanding, confirming their intention to work together to […]
TORONTO, ON — May 31, 2024 – Throughout June close to 50 communities will be gathering across Canada to raise funds for type 1 diabetes research The JDRF Walk to […]
As students across Canada get ready to head back to school—some after nearly 6 months of being away—parents have many questions. The first is usually, “Is it safe to send my child back to school during this pandemic?”
Here are some things to consider when making a decision about sending your child with type 1 diabetes (T1D) back to school.
