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Commemorative stamp marks 100th anniversary of U of T’s discovery of insulin
Canada Post unveiled the new stamp at an online symposium sponsored by Diabetes Action Canada, U of T’s Banting & Best Diabetes Centre and the department of medicine in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine.
Manitoba and Saskatchewan announce expanded coverage for diabetes technology
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 glucose monitoring devices for those living with type 1 diabetes.
Preventive treatment reduces diabetic retinopathy complications
In a clinical trial, early treatment with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) injections slowed diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes that causes damage to the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue in the retina.
Health leaders endorse Fitness Industry Council of Canada's move to make exercise tax deductible.
Diabetes Canada, Heart & Stroke and the Canadian Cardiovascular Society have endorsed Fitness Industry Council of Canada's (FIC) proposal to the federal government to make gym memberships and services tax deductible in the April 19th federal budget.
London biotech firm wins $23M investment for new diabetes treatment
A London life sciences business has won a “milestone" $23-million investment after its new diabetes treatment proved effective in recent human trials.
UBC Okanagan leads international diabetes research team
A UBC Okanagan professor has been named the lead for a 13-person team that recently won an “internationally-competitive” $1-million award to accelerate diabetes research.
“Belongs to the world”: 100 years of insulin — U of T’s greatest medical discovery
Banting, Best’s achievement changed millions of lives, but access remains incomplete.
Ontario releases new detailed list of those eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 2
The Ontario government has released a detailed list of people who will be prioritized for the COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 2 of the province’s distribution plan, which officials say focuses on age and at-risk groups.
Eating more refined grains increases risk of heart disease, death: study
A new study has found that consuming a high number of refined grains, such as white bread, cereal and croissants, can be associated with a higher risk of major cardiovascular disease, stroke and death.
Weight loss drug a 'game changer' in cutting obesity: study
Scientists last week described a drug which hijacks the body's appetite system as a potential "game changer" in treating obesity after research showed it could cut body weight by up to 20 per cent.
Exercising Doesn't Make Extra Weight Okay
"Fat but fit" is much better than unfit--but not the answer.
U of T researchers adapt glucose meter to help detect diseases, including COVID-19
Researchers at the University of Toronto, led by Assistant Professor Keith Pardee of the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, have developed a point-of-care diagnostic test using a widely available glucose meter that can be adapted to diagnose a number of diseases, including COVID-19.
New diabetes cases linked to COVID-19
Researchers don’t understand exactly how the disease might trigger Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, or whether the cases are temporary or permanent. But 14 percent of those with severe covid-19 developed a form of the disorder, one analysis found.
The Best Time of Day to Exercise
Men at risk for diabetes had greater blood sugar control and lost more belly fat when they exercised in the afternoon than in the morning.
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.
JDRF Canada’s $100M Campaign to Accelerate will renew hope that a cure is within reach for all Canadians living with T1D.
Canadian professor gaining recognition for role in discovering insulin 100 years ago
James Collip played key part in developing treatment, but barely received credit
Diabetes and COVID-19 vaccination open letter
Diabetes Canada has developed an open letter addressing questions regarding diabetes and COVID-19 vaccinations.
WHO updates physical activity guidelines
Five million deaths could be prevented each year worldwide if people were less sedentary, according to the World Health Organization, which on Nov. 26 released updated physical activity guidelines.
Type 2 diabetes risk may be higher for owners of dogs with diabetes
Adults owning a dog with diabetes are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than an owner of a dog without diabetes, according to a study published in BMJ.
Earwax test could help doctors identify early signs of diabetes
A test that uses earwax to measure glucose levels could allow earlier identification of type 2 diabetes, scientists have said.
JDRF launches mass screening program for early detection of type 1 diabetes
JDRF has launched the first mass screening program for early detection of type 1 diabetes called T1Detect, part of a larger effort to prevent disease complications like diabetic ketoacidosis and speed the pace of research for a cure.
COVID-19 reinforces the urgent need for a national diabetes strategy in Canada
Despite the best efforts of every province and territory to manage the diabetes epidemic, Canada lacks a nationwide plan to better prevent and treat diabetes.
Weight-Loss Surgery Often Rids Patients of Type 2 Diabetes
Weight-loss surgery conquers type 2 diabetes in more than 50% of patients who have the procedure, new research shows.
The Mediterranean diet could lower the risk of diabetes for overweight women, a study found
There's more evidence the Mediterranean diet could have benefits for long-term health by lowering your risk of diabetes, particularly if you're overweight, according to research published on November 19.
'Road to a healthier future': Losing only a few pounds may reduce diabetes risk
Weight loss through diet and exercise may prevent Type 2 diabetes among at-risk groups, according to the Norfolk Diabetes Prevention Study out of England.
‘This is where the horizon is’: Diabetes research closer than ever to a possible cure
U of A researchers are reprogramming blood cells into insulin-producing cells to overcome the challenges of islet transplantation and possibly find a cure for Type 1 diabetes.
U of Waterloo researchers develop diabetes unit that monitors with radar & AI
New technology can quickly and accurately monitor glucose levels in people with diabetes without painful finger pricks to draw blood.
Study shows similar antibody response to key SARS-CoV-2 'spike' protein in COVID-19
New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes) shows that antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 are similar in COVID-19 patients with and without diabetes
Canada's First Ever 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults Help Make the Whole Day Matter
The new guidelines provide clear direction on what adults should do daily to help achieve health benefits and underscores that some activity is better than none!
Diabetes drug boosts survival in patients with type 2 diabetes and COVID-19 pneumonia
Sitagliptin, a drug to lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, also improves survival in diabetic patients hospitalized with COVID-19, suggests a multicenter observational study in Italy.
New health projects empower Indigenous communities to address chronic diseases
Indigenous communities burdened with up to three times the national rates of chronic diseases now have access to an innovative health project fund established by Bimaadzwin and Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd.
Study reveals type 2 diabetes remission can restore pancreas size and shape
New research demonstrates for the first time that reversing type 2 diabetes can also restore the pancreas to a normal size and shape.
Researchers say diabetes during pregnancies may impact a child's health
Children whose mothers had diabetes during pregnancy are more likely to get a heart disease before they turn 35-years-old.
Certain diabetes drugs linked to lower risk of major heart problems
Drugs known as sodium glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are associated with a lower risk of major heart problems in patients with type 2 diabetes than dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, finds a study published by The BMJ.
Type 2 diabetes on the rise in Manitoba
A new study released looks at the increasing rates of type 2 diabetes in all populations in the province.
Announcing the 2020 winner of DCCI Scholarship for Canadian Students with Disabilities
This year, we are proud to announce Preston Swan-Merrison as our 2020 recipient of this scholarship. Preston is a high school senior trailblazing a new path through his advocacy, social initiatives, and tireless work ethic.
The first oral insulin for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes
The Oralis project has developed an oral delivery platform with promising results.
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