Type 1 diabetes

• University of Alberta study shows positive signs to get patients with diabetes off injected insulin

  A 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.

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  Jan 11
  
• ‘Still a normal kid’: Lethbridge hockey team raises money for Diabetes Awareness Month

  As Diabetes Awareness Month comes to an end, a Lethbridge hockey team is making sure the conversation doesn't stop with a fundraiser game -- all in support of one of their own.

  Sports

  Nov 21, 2021
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• 100 years since insulin discovery, Canadian scientists push for new diabetes treatments

  On World Diabetes Day, we take a look at the progress in treatments of the chronic autoimmune disease that affects one in three Canadians.

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  Nov 14, 2021
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• As cost of living rises, diabetes remains an expensive condition for Atlantic Canadians

  On 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.

  Health

  Nov 14, 2021
• Kelowna father, son living with diabetes, 100 years after discovery of insulin

  According to Diabetes Canada, about 11 million Canadians, or one in three, are living with diabetes or prediabetes.

  Health

  Nov 4, 2021
• Peterborough family walking to Ottawa in support of juvenile diabetes research

  A 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.

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  Jun 9, 2021
• With diabetes on the rise, Canadian doctor awarded for advancing treatment

  Daniel Drucker is being recognized for his research on gut hormones in helping develop multiple types of treatments for Type 2 diabetes, obesity and short bowel syndrome.

  Canada

  Apr 6, 2021
• Southern Alberta residents share diabetes diagnoses to help raise awareness

  A Taber family is using a very personal diagnosis to spread awareness about diabetes.

  Canada

  Nov 20, 2020
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• Coronavirus patients with diabetes more likely to die from the virus: study

  Researchers also found that one in five patients with diabetes needed a ventilator within a week.

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  Jun 1, 2020
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• COVID-19 impacting Durham Region residents living with diabetes

  COVID-19 is causing additional concern for people with diabetes, because exposure to the virus can lead to more severe symptoms and complications.

  Health

  Apr 15, 2020