Insulin
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University of Alberta study shows positive signs to get patients with diabetes off injected insulinA recent first-in-humans clinical trial is reporting early signs that pancreatic cells grown from stem cells can be safely implanted, and in some cases, begin to produce insulin.HealthJan 11
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Banting House to celebrate World Diabetes Day, Banting’s 130th birthday SundayLondon, Ont.'s Banting House, dubbed the birthplace of insulin, is hosting an event on Sunday, Nov. 14 to celebrate the discovery.CanadaNov 14, 2021
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As cost of living rises, diabetes remains an expensive condition for Atlantic CanadiansOn World Diabetes Day, people with diabetes are calling on their provincial governments to cover insulin pumps and supplies, which can cost thousands of dollars per year.HealthNov 14, 2021
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Kelowna father, son living with diabetes, 100 years after discovery of insulinAccording to Diabetes Canada, about 11 million Canadians, or one in three, are living with diabetes or prediabetes.HealthNov 4, 2021
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Diabetes advocates in N.B., N.S. renew call to remove age discrimination capThe age cap on programs creates inequities for people who have neither private insurance nor the financial means to pay for the expensive technology, advocates say.HealthJun 17, 2021
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Peterborough family walking to Ottawa in support of juvenile diabetes researchA Peterborough family's daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2019 and since has received 1,500 insulin injections annually — or approximately four a day.HealthJun 9, 2021
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Southern Alberta residents share diabetes diagnoses to help raise awarenessA Taber family is using a very personal diagnosis to spread awareness about diabetes.CanadaNov 20, 2020
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Saturday marks 100 years since Sir Frederick Banting’s idea that led to discovery of insulin"Diabetes before insulin was pretty much a death sentence — a slow, gruesome death," said Dr. Robert Hegele, professor of medicine and biochemistry at Western.HealthOct 30, 2020
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London’s Banting House reignites Flame of Hope after vandalismBanting House will be adding some new security measures, including cameras and more lighting.CrimeAug 27, 2020
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University of Lethbridge team wins award for diabetes researchThe team competed in the International Genetically Engineered Machines competition and took home a gold medal for developing the world's first-known oral insulin.HealthNov 23, 2019
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