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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
JDRF Canada and Stem Cell Network announce the first recipient of the J. Andrew McKee Fellowship in Type 1 Diabetes News
Canada’s Stem Cell Network and JDRF Canada are pleased to announce Dr. Karoliina Tuomela as the inaugural J. Andrew McKee Fellow in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). The announcement was made […]
JDRF Announces Launch of global Type 1 Diabetes Index
The first-of-its-kind index will raise awareness of the burden and unmet need of people living with type 1 diabetes around the world. JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) […]
All Canadians with type 1 diabetes will qualify for the Federal Disability Tax Credit
June 23, 2022, Toronto, ON – JDRF is thrilled to announce that the approximately 300,000 Canadians living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) can now automatically qualify for the federal disability […]
Government of Canada Approves $30M Joint Funding for Type 1 Diabetes Research
June 16, 2022 – JDRF Canada celebrates the approval of a joint investment of $30M for the JDRF-CIHR Partnership to Defeat Diabetes. We thank the government for this significant investment […]
All Canadians with type 1 diabetes could soon access Federal Disability Tax Credit
Unanimous vote of members of the Standing Committee on Finance (FINA) brings equitable access to the Disability Tax Credit closer Thursday June 2, 2022, Toronto, ON – This week we […]