DIABETES CANADA
The Canadian Diabetes Association became Diabetes Canada on February 13, 2017 to shed the light on the diabetes epidemic Canada is facing. It's taking a monumental toll on our health.
​ It's time to do more —much more.
Diabetes Canada will be the driving force to build awareness of the disease and its implications, which are often misunderstood.
Diabetes Canada will be the national voice for millions of Canadians living with diabetes or prediabetes.
End Diabetes is our rallying cry to end the terrible health impacts of diabetes as well as its shame, blame, stigma and misinformation. It's also time to End Diabetes altogether with a cure.

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Click to view our website: www.diabetes.ca

PLEDGES

We are pleased to announce that VIA Rail Canada is coming aboard as a sponsor for Sudbury Rocks!!! Race, Run, Walk for Diabetes. The highest pledge contest winner will receive  a Via Rail Travel voucher  for a  round  trip for two in Economy class between  Sudbury Jct. Ont.  and  Toronto Ont.
The full value of the Travel voucher is $ 705.00

Thanks to their continued support, you can say goodbye to the stressful drive and discover the joys of train travel. Where will you go? Check out the destinations, outfitters, and more at www.viarail.ca.

Last year's highest pledge donor, Rene, raised  $3,000  for Diabetes Canada .
​Good luck on  meeting your pledge raising objectives in 2018.
WAYS TO PLEDGE
Pledge individually or an athlete or team through the Running Room site. Click on the banner to get started

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ABOUT DIABETES

Diabetes has reached EPIDEMIC proportions:
  • More than 3 million Canadians are living with diabetes
  • More than 1 million Ontarians are living with diabetes
  • An estimated 14,000 Sudbury residents are living with diabetes
  • More than 20 people are diagnosed with diabetes every hour of every day

Diabetes is Serious
  • If left untreated or improperly managed, diabetes can result in a variety of complications
  • Diabetes is a leading cause of adult blindness and kidney failure
  • The risk of stroke doubles after a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes
  • Diabetes is the leading cause of limb amputations
  • Diabetes shortens lives
 
Diabetes Management
  • People with diabetes can live active, independent and vital lives if they make a commit to proper management
  • Studies have shown that through lifestyle changes, including moderate weight loss and regular exercise, the onset of type 2 diabetes can be delayed or even prevented by more than 50 %
  • Diabetes management includes: 
                                - education
                                - physical activity
                                - nutrition
                                - weight management
                                - medication
                                - blood pressure management

Click Here  to learn more about living a life without diabetes.

VOLUNTEER FOR THE CANADIAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION

We need your help to expand our reach and make an even bigger difference in the lives of the millions of Canadians who are living with diabetes. To get involved, simply go to our  Volunteer Page to submit your details and an Association representative will be in touch with you shortly.

To find out more about volunteering with the Canadian Diabetes Association, contact your local office.
To find the office closest to you, call 1-800-BANTING (226-8464) for any further information.




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