To mark November’s National Diabetes Awareness Month, JDRF is excited to announce a new investment of $7 million to support four Canadian research teams as part of the JDRF-CIHR Partnership […]
JDRF Canada and Canada’s Stem Cell Network partner to launch National Fellowship Program in Type 1 Diabetes
November 15, 2021 (Ottawa/Toronto) JDRF Canada and Canada’s Stem Cell Network are pleased to announce the JDRF-SCN National Fellowship Program in Type 1 Diabetes, a new opportunity for high-calibre postdocs from across Canada with expertise in stem cells, […]
JDRF Canada marks National Diabetes Awareness Month by launching new Monster Tamer Campaign
Toronto, ON — November 10, 2021 – JDRF Canada, the leading organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, is marking November and National Diabetes Awareness Month (NDAM) with a new Monster […]
JDRF and Sun Life challenge corporate Canada to move work aside and move for a cure
The Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF invites people across Canada to raise funds to support type 1 diabetes research TORONTO, Oct 5, 2021 – One of Canada’s […]
Filling the Forgotten Gaps in Care – JDRF Canada Launches Strategy for Mental Health and Type 1 Diabetes
TORONTO, September 28, 2021 — 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin in Toronto. Earlier this year, in honour of this anniversary, JDRF Canada, the largest charitable funder of […]
One lot of the hypoglycemia treatment Glucagon recalled as it may pose serious health risks
Health Canada has recalled a single lot of Eli Lilly Glucagon, as it may be contaminated. The lot number is D239382A, expiry May 10, 2022. Please check your glucagon kits and return […]
Manitoba implements expanded coverage for insulin pumps and advanced glucose monitors
This past spring, the province committed to providing public coverage for advanced glucose monitors, including continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and flash glucose monitoring (Flash GM) for people with T1D up […]
JDRF Canada and Brain Canada partner to fund critical research on mental health and type 1 diabetes
JDRF Canada and Brain Canada are pleased to announce the JDRF Canada – Brain Canada Addressing Mental Health in Type 1 Diabetes Team Grants, a new funding opportunity for Canadian researchers that aims to […]
BC Announces Coverage for Dexcom CGM Effective Today
“JDRF is grateful for the leadership the BC government has shown in taking this step towards Access for All and moving to cover continuous glucose monitoring under BC Pharmacare,” said […]
Virtual fundraiser unveiled in support of type 1 diabetes research
NEWS RELEASE TORONTO, ON — June 3, 2021 – The Sun Life Walk to Cure Diabetes for JDRF is the largest fundraising event in Canada that rallies the type 1 […]
Funding commitment helps remove barriers to life-saving technology for Canadians living with type 1 diabetes
TD Bank Group supports JDRF’s Access for All program through the TD Ready Commitment. May 26, 2021 – Each day, as many as 300,000 Canadians living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) will […]
Government of Canada invests $35M in research and a national framework for diabetes
JDRF Canada is grateful to the Government of Canada for its commitment to honouring the centenary of the discovery of insulin in the 2021 federal budget. The budget proposes an […]