JDRF Blog
JDRF Blog
Information on research, events, activities, and news from the T1D community across Canada.
Monsters are real
JDRF Canada has a plan to defeat the T1D monster that burdens 300,000 Canadians.
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Teen athlete with type 1 diabetes pursues dreams while raising awareness
Beth Miller is a driven athlete with an indomitable spirit and a passion for life. At 16 years old, the Calgary resident has competed nationally in skiing and is currently a competitive rower who has represented her province twice at the National Rowing Championships – all while living wi...
Using scaffolding technology to improve islet graft outcomes in patients with type 1 diabetes
JDRF has supported research in beta cell replacement for more than a decade, aiming to make a stem cell-based treatment for type 1 diabetes (T1D) a reality.
ViaCyte Inc. Edmonton site currently recruiting
ViaCyte Inc., a privately held regenerative medicine company, is seeking residents of Alberta to participate in a promising JDRF-funded clinical trial in Edmonton. The purpose of this research is to determine the safety, tolerability and efficacy of PEC-Direct™ (also known ...
Early results from Sernova indicate insulin production in people with type 1 diabetes
Sernova Corp., a regenerative medicine company based in London, ON., has shown in its JDRF-funded clinical trial that its cell replacement therapy, Cell PouchTM, can restore insulin production among people living with T1D.
Making a difference in the lives of Canadians with type 1 diabetes
Geoff Beattie has been a devoted JDRF volunteer and active fundraiser since 2004 when his daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Currently serving as cabinet co-chair for the In Our Lifetime Campaign for Central Canada, Geoff shares his story on how the chronic illness inspired his invol...
Dear type 1, It's been a big adjustment.
Type 1 diabetes became a part of Danny Miller’s family’s life just 18 months ago when his son, Cody, was diagnosed. #DearType1 has allowed him to share his story.
Excess risk of heart failure in women versus men with T1D
People living with diabetes are predisposed to several different complications given their fluctuating glucose levels, which can lead to stress on their organs. When it comes to cardiovascular problems, the extra risk conferred by having type 1 diabetes (T1D) may be greater in women than men.
Supporting the T1D community for over 20 years
Carol and Larry Hagan are strong believers in giving back to the community. As parents of two children – one of whom has a chronic illness – and JDRF supporters for more than two decades, getting involved to help make a difference has always been the Vancouver couple’s motto.
#VoteTypeNone raises the profile of T1D in Canada
Canadians went to the polls on October 21st and in what was a surprisingly close election, chose a (minority) Liberal government to continue their mandate. During this time, our federal election campaign #VoteTypeNone gave candidates of all political stripes an opportunity to express their suppor...
#AccessForAll: What You've Helped Accomplish
Since launching in March 2019, thousands of people from across Canada have been rallying behind the Access for All campaign and demanding affordable and accessible coverage of advanced glucose monitors. In just seven months, you have made incredible progress! Here’s a roundup of what you&rs...
