“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 […]
Manitoba and Saskatchewan Announce Expanded Coverage for Diabetes Technology
Wednesday, April 7, 2021, Toronto, ON – “JDRF Canada applauds this week’s provincial government announcements out of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, which are expanding access to insulin pumps and continuous and flash […]
B.C.’s Glucose Monitoring Health Technology Assessment ignores evolution in technology and evidence
Diabetes Canada is joined by JDRF Canada and Type 1 Together in expressing disappointment with the recommendations recently published by British Columbia’s Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Committee.
New Data on COVID-19 Outcomes in Children with T1D
Understanding how challenging and unpredictable the COVID-19 pandemic is, especially for those impacted by type 1 diabetes (T1D), JDRF Canada continues to ensure that you have the credible and reliable information you need to help you better navigate the various and complex issues that are constantly arising.
Canadians with Chronic Health Conditions Reluctant to Seek Care During Pandemic, Survey Finds
Almost four in ten Canadians (38%) surveyed, who have been clinically diagnosed with a chronic disease, say they are avoiding the health care system altogether during the pandemic.
JDRF Access For All Events Bring Together B.C.’s Type 1 Diabetes Community, Clinicians, and Elected Officials to Discuss Life-Changing Technologies
JDRF Canada is hosting a series of virtual community forums to address the need for access to affordable type 1 diabetes (T1D) technologies for the more than 300,000 Canadians living with the disease who are otherwise burdened with crushing out-of-pocket costs that can amount to up to $15,000 every year per person.
JDRF Canada Has a Plan of Attack to Defeat the Monster That Burdens 300,000 Canadians
JDRF Canada is launching the $100 Million Campaign to Accelerate, a bold and innovative fundraising effort that aims to accelerate type 1 diabetes research and move beyond insulin
Government of Canada and JDRF Canada announce new research funding to accelerate stem cell-based therapies for type 1 diabetes
November 28, 2020 — Ottawa, ON — Canadian Institutes of Health Research
To mark the end of Diabetes Awareness Month, Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton South, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced an investment of $6 million through the CIHR-JDRF Partnership to Defeat Diabetes for two Canadian research teams to accelerate the development of stem cell-based therapies for the treatment of T1D.
JDRF Canada is marking National Diabetes Awareness Month by asking those impacted to write a letter to type 1 diabetes with the launch of their “Dear Type 1” Campaign
Toronto, ON — November 9, 2020 – JDRF Canada, the leading organization funding of type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, is marking National Diabetes Awareness Month (NDAM) by honouring the power and resilience of the T1D community with the “Dear Type 1” campaign.
JDRF and Sun Life challenge corporate Canada to move work aside and move for a cure
TORONTO, ON — October 22, 2020 – The Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF – a high-energy, corporate fitness event – happening on October 22, will bring together participants from across Canada into the same virtual space for some friendly competition and to raise $1.6 million to help create a world without type 1 diabetes.