Diabetes Canada

Want to know more about diabetes in British Columbia? In the coming weeks, we'll be publishing a summary of the SMIDF Roundtable in British Columbia https://ow.ly/19Jy50TNEOY. You'll find information on diabetes management from the perspective of healthcare professionals, government and NGO initiatives, and much more. Stay tuned! #diabetesframeworkCA Vous voulez en savoir plus sur le diabète en Colombie-Britannique ? Dans les semaines à venir, nous publierons le résumé de la table ronde du SMIDF en Colombie-Britannique https://ow.ly/19Jy50TNEOY. Vous y trouverez des informations sur la gestion du diabète du point de vue des professionnels de la santé, des initiatives du gouvernement et des ONG, et bien plus encore. Restez à l'écoute!

Join a braindate at this year's DC/CSEM Professional Conference in Halifax from Nov 20-23. Connect with other healthcare professionals in a knowledge-sharing conversation that participants can have one-on-one or in a group, on a topic of their choice. Register today! https://ow.ly/o9jl50TJVuK

Diabetes Canada invites you to participate in a survey to help shape our next 5-year strategic plan for Healthcare Provider Education & Engagement (HCP E&E). Your input will guide us in creating and delivering the best education resources and programs for HCPs, ensuring they remain relevant and impactful in the evolving diabetes care landscape. https://ow.ly/McFt50TJ53m #HealthcareProviders #DiabetesCare #Survey #HCP #Education

Diabetes Awareness Month is almost here! Let's make time to #SpillTheDiabetea. Whether you're living with diabetes, or caring for someone who is, this is your chance to share what life with diabetes really looks like. Learn more: https://ow.ly/zica50TLH0L.

On this day of gratitude, we’re especially grateful for our partnership with HealthPartners - PartenaireSanté. Their support plays a vital role in advancing diabetes research, providing key educational resources, and strengthening our advocacy efforts. Together, we’re making a real difference for those living with diabetes. Learn more at https://ow.ly/9QWR50SXAnO.

For the more than four million people living with diabetes in Canada, access to affordable medications is critical. As Bill C-64, An Act Respecting Pharmacare, received Royal Assent, we applaud the Government of Canada for taking the initial steps towards the development of a plan to provide coverage for a range of diabetes medications. This will help tens of thousands of people living in Canada that currently do not have access to these medications. However, many of the concerns brought forth by both Diabetes Canada and JDRF/FRDJ Canada remain unanswered. Read our joint response here: https://ow.ly/BSk850TJUBR

Last week was a busy one for DC and its SMIDF team. Not only did they organize an Atlantic Diabetes Health Equity Summit in Halifax, but also a Diabetes Roundtable in Prince Edward Island. Both events were well attended and featured key presentations and engagements on the role of health equity, research and connections; topics such as homelessness, foot care, young adults, unaffiliated diabetes patients, devices, and many more were discussed. The report will be published in the coming months! https://ow.ly/2YqZ50TJ4tO. #diabetesframeworkCA La semaine dernière a été très chargée pour DC et son équipe SMIDF. Ils ont non seulement organisé un sommet de l'Atlantique sur l'équité en matière de santé dans le domaine du diabète à Halifax, mais aussi une table ronde sur le diabète à l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard. Les deux événements ont attiré de nombreux participants et ont donné lieu à des présentations et des engagements clés sur le rôle de l'équité en matière de santé, de la recherche et des connexions ; des sujets tels que les sans-abri, les soins des pieds, les jeunes adultes, les patients diabétiques non affiliés, les dispositifs, et bien d'autres encore ont été abordés. Le rapport sera publié dans les prochains mois! https://ow.ly/2YqZ50TJ4tO.

Charlene’s experiences with diabetes stigma among family and community members can be all too common for people with the condition. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. Diabetes Canada has launched a campaign and the first-of-its-kind survey to learn more about how judgment, discrimination and misconceptions can impact people with diabetes in an effort to change the conversation about diabetes. https://ow.ly/i0kC50THWXf #worldmentalhealthday #diabetes #stigma

Last year our 1-800 BANTING Information and Referral team fielded 15,173 calls, dedicating 48,633 minutes to provide compassionate support, vital information, and helpful resources to people living with diabetes. Diabetes Canada's 2023 Impact Report celebrates the transformative power of every moment dedicated to improving the lives of those living with diabetes. Read more about our highlights and achievements: https://ow.ly/2lmF50SN7Us

One in every 300 children live with type 1 diabetes in Canada, and more children are now being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Each of these children deserves to feel safe, included and supported at school. And yet, students who live with diabetes are often excluded from school or school-related activities, stigmatized, or discriminated against. Many are left to fend for themselves at school. Laura Syron, President & CEO of Diabetes Canada, wrote an op-ed for SaskToday.ca to call on governments to implement a mandatory standard of care that aligns with our Guidelines for the Care of Students Living with Diabetes. Read more here: https://ow.ly/116I50TGLPh