Diabetes Canada AB

November is #DiabetesAwarenessMonth! This month, let's all spend time learning about the reality of living with diabetes and advocating for a better future for everyone. Learn more about how you can make time. ow.ly/BBOh50Q2kQQ #LetsMakeTime #DiabetesAdvocate

Join us for Diabetes Canada Connect on November 18, 2023. This free virtual event unites people with diabetes, caregivers and healthcare professionals Canada-wide. Register now to be a part of this incredible event! You won't want to miss it. ow.ly/Ngu850PRpN1 #WhatUnitesUs

Diabetes Canada is the nation's trusted provider of diabetes education, services, and resources. We've compiled all you need to know to get started with diabetes and nutrition into one guide. Download your copy today! ow.ly/fsTg50PZcAV

Mental health matters, especially for those living with diabetes. Read more: ow.ly/nL0M50PVj0m #WorldMentalHealthDay

Calling all people affected by diabetes! Diabetes Canada is preparing a patient input submission on insulin icodec. If you or someone you know lives with type 2 diabetes, please respond to the survey by Oct. 23, 2023. ow.ly/BYuQ50PSx1m

Today marks one year since @GovCanHealth released the #DiabetesFramework. This was an essential first step in providing support to the millions of people living with diabetes in Canada—we will continue to work with all levels of government to bring the Framework to life.

Save the date! Join us and Dr. Dayna Lee-Bagley, PhD, R. Psych, on October 25, 2023, for a session on dealing with a diabetes diagnosis. Learn tips for recharging and coping with burnout, and where you can get support. RSVP today! ow.ly/nR0a50PQCMB

Have you heard about the GoodLife Momentum Challenge? Complete an activity challenge on the Lace Up app from now until September 30 and earn a ballot for a chance to win a one-year membership to GoodLife Fitness clubs anywhere in Canada. Learn more: ow.ly/23LE50PgzSE

Dr. Jane Yardley and Jordan Rees, University of Alberta

Dr. David Campbell, University of Calgary researcher

Lace Up is back! Register today and start fundraising by June 30, 2023 for a chance to win a set of Shokz OpenRun sport headphones. Learn more about the early bird contest rules and regulations at: ow.ly/MQFf50OYtRO #LaceUpYourWay

Feds announce nearly $1M to support Diabetes Canada ctvnews.ca/health/feds-an…

Today MP @SoniaLiberal, on behalf of the Honourable @jyduclos, Minister of Health, announced almost $1M in funding over three years to Diabetes Canada, to begin work on implementing the recommendations and strategies laid out in the Framework for Diabetes. ow.ly/uOoT50OXuRJ

Diabetes Canada couldn’t do the work we do without the support of volunteers like the Sikh Motorcycle Club and other community and corporate partners. Learn how the Sikh Motorcycle Club is making a difference. ow.ly/tkwQ50NNe82 #NationalVolunteerWeek #SikhHeritageMonth

More on out-of-pocket costs and those it affects.

Out-of-pocket costs for many living with diabetes.

Out-of-pocket costs for people living with diabetes.

Alberta-based researcher: Dr. Jason Dyck, Director, Cardiovascular Research Centre, University of Alberta

Did you know? Diabetes can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. The good news is that people with diabetes can lower their risk considerably by knowing the risk factors. Read more: ow.ly/3Vyq50MNnQF #LetsEndDiabetes #HeartMonth

Jenika Myers-Jennings, who lives with T1D, shares what she’s learned, from living through the pandemic and dealing with stigma and racism to walking on a catwalk (in support of others living with diabetes). Read more: ow.ly/AAVt50MGWoV #LetsEndDiabetes #BlackHistoryMonth