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 […]
JDRF Canada and Diabetes Canada are joining forces to accelerate diabetes research towards cures
JDRF Canada and Diabetes Canada are excited to announce how their combined funding efforts are helping to move diabetes research forward faster through support of two innovative projects focused on cutting-edge research on beta cells and islet replacement therapy. These two projects, which are supported through the JDRF-CIHR Partnership to Defeat Diabetes, are being funded […]
JDRF and its affiliates celebrate Teplizumab approval
This is a significant milestone for the type 1 diabetes community as teplizumab is the first drug that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes in at-risk individuals Toronto, November 17, 2022 — JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, applauds today’s decision from the U.S Food and Drug […]
JDRF Canada is very excited to be part of the tabling of the National Diabetes Framework today by Minister Duclos
We want to thank everyone who led this incredible effort from Diabetes Canada in their unwavering pursuit of getting the Framework to where it is today, to MP Sidhu for taking this on as a private members bill. Thank you to Minister Duclos and the Government of Canada for recognizing the tremendous need for such […]
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
One of Canada’s longest running and top fundraising events returns to in-person Rides in Montréal and Toronto, on October 6 and 13 respectively. The Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF is a high-energy event that will see hundreds of corporate executives and teams don their spandex and team jerseys to pedal for a […]