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From Global Summit to Systems Change

At the Global Summit to End Diabetes Stigma this past March, Diabetes Canada was proud to join 200+ people from 40+ countries and share our insights, sponsor the summit and support Canadians with lived experience to share their voices on this global change. With more than 151 contributions (from research to real-world stories from over 70 countries around the world) the most powerful moments at the Global Summit didn’t come from a single presentation or statistics.

By Shusmita Rashid, Executive Director June 10, 2026

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Advocate Nikki Webb’s journey to access insulin pump coverage

Meet Nikki Webb from Winnipeg, Manitoba: a remarkable young woman whose journey embodies the resilience required to live well with diabetes. Since her diagnosis, Nikki has navigated many obstacles to managing her diabetes and living life on her own terms, balancing academics, athletics, a career in healthcare, and family planning.

By Marlene Oliveira July 18, 2025

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Advocacy in action: expanding access to essential diabetes management tools

Diabetes Canada advocates share how taking action can make a difference when it comes to managing their diabetes, including when it comes to better access to medications and devices.

By Diabetes Canada March 14, 2025