Diabetes
Man, 27, dies after he and fiancée switch to over-the-counter insulin to save money
Many Americans travel to Canada every year to purchase insulin at a lower cost. Continue reading
Reality check: Does drinking coffee really help with weight loss?
Researchers say a single cup of coffee may be enough to affect brown fat stores. Continue reading
Could Type 2 diabetes be reversed by reducing a protein in fat cells? UBC researchers think so
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
A possible treatment for one of the most common diseases in the world may have been discovered in a B.C. research lab. Continue reading
BLOG: How a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis changed my life
By Quinn Ohler Anchor
Ahead of the Day to End Diabetes, Global Edmonton anchor Quinn Ohler writes about how a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis changed her life. Continue reading
‘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
Diabetes education campaign wants elderly South Asian-Canadians to ‘live sweet, not eat sweet’
Spokesperson Kashif Pasta said when elderly South Asians visit the doctor, they often receive dietary advice that’s hard for them to implement culturally. 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
Appeal dismissed for Calgary parents convicted in teen son’s death
Emil and Rodica Radita challenged their first-degree murder convictions two years ago in the death of 15-year-old Alexandru. 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
Lab-grown blood vessel breakthrough at UBC could affect diabetes, Alzheimer’s research
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“This could potentially allow researchers to unravel the causes and treatments for a variety of vascular diseases.” Continue reading