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Striking out the stigma
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Striking out the stigma

Young people living with diabetes still face an attitude of “shame and blame,” but many are standing up and speaking out.

By Anne Bokma October 27, 2023
Marathon of hope
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Marathon of hope

Despite the many challenges he has faced, Matt Anderson has not let type 2 diabetes get the better of him.

By Denise Barnard October 27, 2023
Tips for staying healthy this fall
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Tips for staying healthy this fall

When you live with diabetes, one important way to take care of yourself and your loved ones is to get immunized.

By Dr. Jeffrey Habert August 9, 2023
Happy to make a difference
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Happy to make a difference

Supporting people with diabetes is so important to John Crocker that he’s leaving a legacy with a gift of stocks.

By Denise Barnard July 19, 2023
Carbs 101
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Carbs 101

Learn how to plan your meals using carbohydrate counting, which can help keep your blood sugar levels on target.

By Rosie Schwartz, RD, FDC June 22, 2023
Changing their lives forever
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Changing their lives forever

Their daughter’s diabetes diagnosis gave Bonnie and Terry Jackson a single-minded focus: helping to find a cure.

By Denise Barnard May 18, 2023
The truth about eggs
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The truth about eggs

This fast food is packed with nutrition—and good for people with diabetes.

By Rosie Schwartz, RD, FDC April 30, 2023
Celebrating a loved one with a legacy gift
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Celebrating a loved one with a legacy gift

The death of a child changes a family forever, but for the Classens, leaving an estate gift was also an opportunity to honour their son’s life.

By Laura Champion April 24, 2023
Keeping an eye on diabetic retinopathy
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Keeping an eye on diabetic retinopathy

This physician and scientist is using provincial health data to increase screening and reduce sight loss in people living with diabetes.

By Rosalind Stefanac December 8, 2022