‘This is a solvable issue’: Pricey insulin has Americans trekking to Canada in ‘caravans’
Americans living with Type 1 diabetes are raising awareness about the problem through an online campaign using the hashtag #CaravanToCanada. Continue reading
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‘I’m tired of hiding’: What it’s like to date while living with diabetes
People living with diabetes often have to decide when to tell a date about their disease. Continue reading
City of Delta approves ‘safe’ clothing donation bin
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
The bins are made so that people can’t climb inside them. Continue reading
Mom pushing for Sask. to adopt province-wide school diabetes policy
By David Baxter Reporter
Kellie Biden is working with Diabetes Canada to lobby the province to develop a Saskatchewan-wide diabetes policy for schools. Continue reading
Diabetes Canada CEO says education is key after teen on Victoria bus denied snack to treat low blood sugar
Last week, a BC Transit bus driver told 17-year-old Sequilla Stubbs she wasn’t allowed to eat on the bus after she pulled out a snack to treat her low blood sugar. Continue reading
Alberta charities work to ensure donation box safety after B.C. death
By Albert Delitala Digital Journalist
A number of charities serving Alberta that use donation bins are reviewing their safety protocol after the death of a man in Vancouver this week. Continue reading
Woman accidentally leaves gold, diamonds and pearls in clothing donation bag
Jane Lowe realized too late that her husband had stashed a Ziploc bag of valuable gifts and family heirlooms in a bag of donation-ready clothes when the couple was headed out of town. Continue reading
Young people are more likely than ever to develop diabetes. Canadian advocates want a strategy
Dylan Youngstrom was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in his 20s — which used to be very rare. Continue reading
Social media campaign aims to raise support, funds for diabetes research
Roche Diabetes Care Canada has launched #UpsideChallenge, a campaign designed to encourage Canadians to show their support those living with the chronic condition. Continue reading
Sask. program mixes Indigenous culture and living with diabetes
By Cami Kepke Reporter
“Right now in indigenous communities when a child is born, they have an 80 to 95 per cent chance of developing Type 2 diabetes.” Continue reading