This is a significant milestone for the type 1 diabetes community as teplizumab is the first drug that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes in at-risk individuals Toronto, […]
JDRF Canada is very excited to be part of the tabling of the National Diabetes Framework today by Minister Duclos
We want to thank everyone who led this incredible effort from Diabetes Canada in their unwavering pursuit of getting the Framework to where it is today, to MP Sidhu for […]
The Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF Brings Corporate Canada Together to Move Work Aside and Move for a Cure for Type 1 Diabetes
One of Canada’s longest running and top fundraising events returns to in-person Rides in Montréal and Toronto, on October 6 and 13 respectively. The Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes […]
JDRF Canada and Stem Cell Network announce the first recipient of the J. Andrew McKee Fellowship in Type 1 Diabetes News
Canada’s Stem Cell Network and JDRF Canada are pleased to announce Dr. Karoliina Tuomela as the inaugural J. Andrew McKee Fellow in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). The announcement was made […]
JDRF Announces Launch of global Type 1 Diabetes Index
The first-of-its-kind index will raise awareness of the burden and unmet need of people living with type 1 diabetes around the world. JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) […]
All Canadians with type 1 diabetes will qualify for the Federal Disability Tax Credit
June 23, 2022, Toronto, ON – JDRF is thrilled to announce that the approximately 300,000 Canadians living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) can now automatically qualify for the federal disability […]
Government of Canada Approves $30M Joint Funding for Type 1 Diabetes Research
June 16, 2022 – JDRF Canada celebrates the approval of a joint investment of $30M for the JDRF-CIHR Partnership to Defeat Diabetes. We thank the government for this significant investment […]
All Canadians with type 1 diabetes could soon access Federal Disability Tax Credit
Unanimous vote of members of the Standing Committee on Finance (FINA) brings equitable access to the Disability Tax Credit closer Thursday June 2, 2022, Toronto, ON – This week we […]
2022 Sun Life Walk to Cure Diabetes for JDRF returns in-person in over 30 communities across Canada
Thousands will Step Up to raise funds for type 1 diabetes research TORONTO, ON — June 1, 2022 – The Sun Life Walk to Cure Diabetes for JDRF is the […]
Prince Edward Island announces coverage for continuous glucose monitoring systems under the Diabetes Glucose Sensor Program
Toronto, ON – The provincial government of Prince Edward Island made a historic announcement today about providing better access to continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems for people living with diabetes […]
Temerty Foundation Makes History with $10 Million Gift to JDRF, the Largest Single Donation to Type 1 Diabetes Research in Canada
Toronto, ON – March 30, 2022 – James and Louise Temerty have made a transformational $10 million commitment to help fund JDRF’s efforts to find a cure for type 1 […]
JDRF Canada Sets Out to Make History Again
MEDIA RELEASE As Canada Marks 100th Anniversary of First Successful Injection of Insulin, JDRF Canada Sets Out to Make History Again Five Brave Canadian Volunteers Set to Live Atop a […]