Save the date for Diabetes Canada /CSEM / SCEM Professional Conference this Nov 20-23 in #Halifax and share your topic ideas by Feb 4: #diabetes

”Wednesday afternoon I was driving west on I-40 when my blood sugar dropped to a dangerous level. Luckily a Burger King restaurant was at the upcoming exit. As I stumbled through placing my order I mentioned to the voice on the speaker that I was diabetic and in need of food. Low

Okay Porter Airlines . Have been sitting on last flight out of Ottawa for almost an hour now. Apparently waiting for 12 connecting passengers. Too cheap to put them up? Who is your priority? Profit or customers?? #CustomerServiceFail

A huge thank you to Neville Gallimore (Neville Gallimore) of the Miami Dolphins and his family for sharing their story and raising awareness for diabetes. Learn more about our advocacy work here: ow.ly/YCBy50QWQnA #advocacy #diabetes #dayonthehill #diabetesawareness

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We're thrilled to share that Diabetes Canada will co-host our #HealthResearchCaucus event on the future of #diabetes! Thank you Diabetes Canada for your leadership in the fight against diabetes & for helping us share transformative 🇨🇦 research! Details: rc-rc.ca/2024-exploring…

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TOMORROW we will be joined by 8 renowned experts who will share their game-changing research on #diabetes treatment, management and prevention! Learn more about this exciting Parliamentary #HealthResearchCaucus event, co-hosted by Diabetes Canada ⬇️

NEW on our Health Research and Innovation Blog from Diabetes Canada: Diabetes researchers in Canada need our support 🔬🇨🇦 Learn more ⬇️ rc-rc.ca/profile/diabet…

Opinion: It's time to eliminate the stigma attached to diabetes. I know how it feels theprovince.com/opinion/op-ed/…

I'm sharing my own experience and Diabetes Canada's work to change the conversation around #diabetes to address shame, stigma and misconceptions in my recent Opinion article.

Today, we met with the Honourable @markhollandlib, Minister of Health to discuss Bill C-64, An Act Respecting Pharmacare. Shout out to our colleagues from @JDRF_Canada who also joined this important discussion via Zoom. #diabetes #advocacy #cdnpoli

Congratulations, Terry on a wonderful achievement and thank you for all you do for us at Banting House. We could not do it without you 💙

Earlier today, Russell Williams, SVP of Mission, testified at the Standing Committee on Health meeting on Bill C-64, An Act Respecting Pharmacare, and made 3 recommendations to improve the bill to benefit people living with #diabetes. #cdnpoli Learn more: ow.ly/QlfS50RUtzx

Diagnosed with #type1diabetes as a young child, Najeeb shares his story in Healthing.ca about navigating misconceptions, stigma, and finding resilience along the way. Read more: ow.ly/uaxN50TqkCu #changetheconversation #diabetesawareness #diabetesstigma #EndDiabetesStigma

Misconceptions about diabetes are widespread and can negatively impact the lives of those managing this condition. That’s why we’re committed to changing the conversation around diabetes. Learn more: ow.ly/WuIf50Tuj2c #diabetes #stigma

Research is for all of us. It requires support, not chaos. Researchers push boundaries, and must be free to explore, collaborate, challenge, present inconvenient truths, and speak to the media. When research is threatened, we have a duty to speak up for those who cannot.