Hi, I’m Joanna! Born and raised in Ottawa, I now call Toronto my home. I’m passionate about health and fitness, PR/communications, all things food, travel and family! When were you […]
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JDRF Canada announces new projects supported by the Mental Health and T1D Community Grants
People who live with diabetes are at an increased risk of mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders and diabetes distress (the feelings of stress, guilt and being […]
2023 Year in Review
If 2022 was a year of hope, 2023 was one of turning that hope into progress. And thanks to our incredible community of donors, volunteers, and supporters – we saw […]
A legacy of impact: Dave Prowten says goodbye to JDRF
Dear Friends, As I write this, my heart is overflowing with gratitude. Today, I am retiring from JDRF and it has been an incredible honour and privilege to be the […]
Holiday gift guide for people living with type 1 diabetes
The holiday season is fast approaching, and you’re probably putting together your lists to choose the perfect gifts for the people in your life. Why not let JDRF help with […]
Immune Therapy Preserves Beta Cell Function in Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes
Insulin, administered either by pump or multiple daily injection, remains the only available treatment for type 1 diabetes (T1D). JDRF is aiming to change that and move beyond insulin by […]
JDRF Centre of Excellence at UBC marks two years of innovation in type 1 diabetes cure research
On November 2nd 2023, the JDRF Centre of Excellence at UBC held its second annual meeting to review research progress, celebrate advances, brainstorm challenges, map out next steps, and exchange […]
New Trial Shows Benefits of Hybrid Closed Loop in Pregnancy
A JDRF UK-supported trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine and presented at the 2023 European Association for the Study of Diabetes conference demonstrated that hybrid closed loop […]
New results from a clinical trial of once-weekly insulin
We are getting closer to the possibility of people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) needing to administer basal insulin only once a week instead of every single day, with Novo […]
JDRF is deeply saddened by the loss of one of its founding family members, Susan Gold-Reich, a remarkable individual whose dedication and passion changed the landscape of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) in Canada
Susan’s journey began when her daughter, Amy, was diagnosed with T1D at a young age. Determined to make a difference, Susan, alongside four other families, embarked on a remarkable journey. […]
Ross Chocolates is a proud supporter of diabetes research
Ross Chocolates, a longtime corporate partner of JDRF Canada is generously providing a matching gift in honour of National Diabetes Awareness Month. All donations made throughout November will be matched […]
JDRF’s Legal Sector Challenge: Taking Bold Steps to Accelerate Type 1 Diabetes Research
When we come together as a collective, we can accomplish great things. A dedicated group of lawyers and law firms from across Canada rallied together this year to support JDRF’s […]
