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Exciting update in Sernova’s type 1 diabetes (T1D) trial

Principal researcher confirms trial participants with a history of hypoglycemia unawareness are now insulin independent. Funding cell replacement therapies research is one of JDRF’s most critical undertakings globally, in its efforts to support the most promising cure-based research into type 1 diabetes (T1D).   On January 10, 2022, Sernova Corp. provided a progress update on […]

Celebrating Leonard Thompson Day

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 support people with T1D while cure research is advancing, we also fund ground-breaking research that seeks to make life with T1D easier, safer and healthier. […]

New CDC Study: Children Who Have Recovered from COVID-19 May Be at Increased Risk of Diabetes

JDRF is committed to providing timely information about the latest research updates relevant to the diabetes community. Early January 2022 researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States reported that children who have recovered from COVID-19 may be at an increased risk of being diagnosed with diabetes. The CDC’s […]

First-in-Human T1D Vaccine Trial for the Coxsackie B Virus Reports Positive Results

What is the Coxsackie B virus and how does it relate to diabetes? JDRF is committed to funding the most promising research into cures for diabetes, and better understanding the mechanisms of the disease. One of the most significant challenges of preventing or curing type 1 diabetes (T1D) is that we don’t yet know its […]

How does a hybrid closed-loop system improve blood glucose levels and quality of life?

A recent study held in Australia sought to answer the question: for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D), does a hybrid closed-loop (HCL) system improve glycemic and psychosocial outcomes compared with conventional management? The study set out to compare the glycemic control or Time in Range (TIR) and the psychosocial outcomes of a […]

COVID-19 and type 1 diabetes (T1D) – an update

JDRF is committed to providing the T1D community with the most up-to-date and relevant information about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on those living with the disease. As of January 2022, Canada is once again amid what appears to be the worst wave of the pandemic, with the emergence of the Omicron variant. […]

2021 Wrap Up

2021 was a year of strength and we believe that 2022 will be one of hope. Canadians are resilient, and though this pandemic continues to challenge, the tenacious spirit of the JDRF community never wavered. As a result, JDRF was able to progress our important work in supporting the research that will bring us closer […]

Holiday gift guide for people living with diabetes

The holiday season is upon us, and with it, the stress that can come with trying to find that perfect gift for the special people in your life. Let JDRF help with your shopping. We’ve put together a gift guide with a few creative ideas for your loved ones living with type 1 diabetes – […]

Tannis M. Richardson – lifetime of challenges, vignettes of my life

Tannis, along with her late husband George T. Richardson, were founding members of JDRF’s Winnipeg chapter (1971) and the city’s A Starry Starry Night Gala in support of JDRF. Tannis has also been on both the national and international boards for JDRF, which was formally established in Canada in 1974. At 95 years old, Tannis […]

A Year in Review: Why Advocacy Matters

Why advocacy matters The driving force behind JDRF’s government relations and advocacy strategy is to help Canada’s decision-makers understand the impact of type 1 diabetes (T1D) and what needs to be done to improve the lives of those affected by the disease. We put T1D on the government agenda by actively participating in the legislative […]

Thank you – everyone.

The Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF took place on October 7, 2021. For the second straight year, the Ride was a virtual event that offered a fun corporate team building experience all with the goal of turning type 1 diabetes (T1D) into type none.  735 teams from more than 160 Canadian companies joined us to Spin, Sweat or Stretch throughout the day.  […]

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