The following is sponsored content developed in partnership with AMG Medical Low blood glucose—also known as hypoglycemia—can be one of the most challenging, stressful, and often scary parts of living with diabetes. Learning how to treat hypoglycemia is very important. If you live with type 1 diabetes (T1D), you know that being prepared for low […]
JDRF commissions cost effectiveness study to demonstrate real quality of life value of diabetes technologies
JDRF’s #AccessForAll advocacy campaign aims to make type 1 diabetes (T1D) technology affordable and accessible for all Canadians living with the disease. With support from the T1D community, JDRF seeks to increase public and private coverage technologies such as continuous glucose monitors (CGM) and flash glucose monitors (Flash GM). The goal is to reduce the […]
Dr. Tricia Tang Receives Funding Award through a JDRF – Michael Smith Health Research BC Partnership
JDRF Canada is thrilled to partner with Michael Smith Health Research BC to award type 1 diabetes (T1D) researcher Dr. Tricia Tang a Health Research BC Health Professional-Investigator (HP-I) award. A key focus of JDRF is improving the mental health outcomes for people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Part of this is creating research […]
McGill University Health Centre designated provincial centre for islet transplantation for patients with type 1 diabetes
JDRF congratulates the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) on its recent mandate to provide islet transplantation for persons with T1D in Quebec. This designation by Quebec’s Ministry of Health and Social Services recognizes the clinical and research teams at MUHC for their leadership and dedication in the field of islet transplantation. As one of only […]
JDRF ambassador Sébastien Sasseville takes on the Race Across America in latest of endurance races
Sébastien was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in 2002. He made a commitment to himself then that T1D would never keep him from living life to the fullest, and he has followed through on that promise to himself. Since then, Seb has run across Canada, climbed Mt Everest, and participated in a number of […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Approved by Health Canada now approved for kids six months to 5
Update: July 15, 2022 On Thursday, July 14, 2022 Health Canada approved the Moderna Spikevax Covid-19 vaccine for children aged six months to five years old. This makes approximately 1.7 million Canadian children eligible for vaccination. Health Canada has authorized a two-dose primary series of 25 micrograms each, with the second dose to be administered […]
Vertex Pharmaceuticals announces they have acquired ViaCyte
On Monday July 11, 2022, Vertex Pharmaceuticals announced they acquired ViaCyte for $320 million in cash to help speed up the development of VX-880, Vertex’s stem cell-derived therapy for people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). What does this mean for Canadians living with type 1 diabetes? T1D is an autoimmune disorder where the body destroys […]
Armour Transport Systems Reaches Million-Dollar Milestone for Type 1 Diabetes Research
It often starts with one and becomes a reality with the support of many: one step to begin a walk, one truck to build a transport empire, and one idea to create a leading global charity. Like JDRF, Armour Transport Systems arose from humble beginnings in the 1940s, when Mr. Gordon Armour used his truck […]
Annual American Diabetes Association Conference showcases exciting developments in type 1 diabetes research
The American Diabetes Association’s 82nd Scientific Sessions, were held from June 3-7 both in person and virtually. This annual conference brings together researchers and scientists to both present and learn about the latest in type 1 diabetes research and technological advancements. Many of the presenters are funded by JDRF International, JDRF Canada’s affiliate in the […]
Back together again
The 2022 Sun Life Walk to Cure Diabetes for JDRF was a huge success! The Walk is the largest fundraising event in Canada to support type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. As a result of the pandemic, for the last two years, JDRF had to shift to a virtual event, and while our supporters still made […]
Screening for Type 1 Diabetes
In collaboration with CIHR, JDRF Canada has recently announced a major funding opportunity in the area of screening for T1D risk. Here, we explain the reason why screening for T1D risk is central to our quest for cures. Researchers use the word ‘cures’ deliberately, as there are many pathways to a world free from T1D. […]
Three Canadian Researchers awarded JDRF International Innovation Grants
JDRF provides seed funding for highly innovative research with significant potential to accelerate the most promising type 1 diabetes (T1D) research in both cures and approaches to improve disease management. JDRF Innovative Grants address key outstanding questions in the field of T1D and have the potential to lead to changes in the traditional ways of […]