Diabetes
Diabetes drug developed in Winnipeg shows promise
A Winnipeg researcher was screening existing drugs when he found a group of compounds that made nerves grow. Continue reading
Dunk for Diabetes: fighting Type 2 diabetes on the court
The program aims to prevent Type 2 diabetes by teachings kids the importance of having a healthy and active lifestyle. Continue reading
New Brunswick insulin pump program expands to 18-25 age group
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
The province is extending its coverage to access funding for insulin pumps and related supplies to the 18-to-25 age group. Continue reading
Bob Layton Editorial: Drugs for addicts and you
A way of helping you and addicts with drugs. Continue reading
Cow’s milk and Type 1 diabetes? International study disproves link
A Halifax team followed more than 2,000 infants over the first decade of their lives, some even longer, to try and test their theory. Continue reading
Diabetes Canada closing some summer camps in New Brunswick, P.E.I. and Ottawa
The camps are just like any other summer camp with activities like swimming, crafts and drama, but also include counselling and time to address diabetes management. Continue reading
B.C. social worker pushes for ‘Alex Alerts’ for at-risk children
A BC social worker is running into a bureaucratic brick wall in attempting to facilitate changes to the social safety net to protect future at-risk children. Continue reading
A cup of hot tea a day could protect you from glaucoma: study
Researchers looked at caffeinated and decaffeinated beverages to see if there were any benefits to eye health. Continue reading
Peter Watts: Denial of disability tax credit to diabetics causes ‘furor’
By Peter Watts Radio host
Kimberley Hansen, director of federal affairs for Diabetes Canada, comments on a recent Canada Revenue Agency directive regarding the disability tax credit. Continue reading
CRA to review denied disability tax credit claims for diabetics
Disability advocates and opposition parties have been excoriating the agency for weeks over the fact that many Canadians with Type 1 diabetes have suddenly found themselves ineligible to claim the disability tax credit, even though they’ve previously qualified for it. Continue reading
