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Your one stop location for all your 'whats for dinner' questions!
Thank you to our partners <a href="https://usapears.org/">US Pears</a> and <a href="https://www.eggs.ca/recipes/">Egg Farmers of Canada</a>.
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Working together to improve the quality of life of all people living with diabetes throughout Canada. Our vision is for the future is a world free of the effects of diabetes.
<a href="https://www.diabetes.ca/get-involved/local-programs---events/virtual-diabetes-classes" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virtual Diabetes Class Schedule</a>
<a title="Diabetes Deep Dives Playlist" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz218ICsOY9oxZM0BQCBy5qk__YwHWtcD" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Diabetes Deep Dives</a>
<a title="Diabetes Open Hours Playlist" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz218ICsOY9pzoVjWn-xoucusmRV4kEZX" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Diabetes Open Hours Webinars</a>

Diabetes Canada

WE&rsquo;RE HELPING PEOPLE WITH DIABETES LEAD HEALTHIER, HAPPIER LIVES.&nbsp;
As a global leader in diabetes care, Abbott is constantly working to deliver the highest quality products and unwavering support to our customers. Consistent and accurate glucose monitoring is the foundation of any diabetes management plan so we&rsquo;re committed to continuous improvement in the way patients and professionals measure, track and analyze glucose levels.&nbsp;
&copy; 2023 Abbott. FreeStyle, Libre, and related brand marks are marks of Abbott. Product images are for illustrative purposes only.

Abbott Diabetes Care Division

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The National Advisory Committee of Immunization recommends that people with diabetes and other health conditions stay up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. SPIKEVAX&trade; XBB.1.5 is an updated shot that helps protect against the evolving threat of COVID-19.&nbsp;
SPIKEVAX&trade; XBB.1.5 is a vaccine that helps prevent COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. 100% protection cannot be guaranteed. Side effects may occur. Talk to your healthcare professional to see if SPIKEVAX XBB.1.5 is right for you. For additional information visit spikevax.com/en-CA/xbb15-pmi.pdf.
<a href="https://spikevax.com/en-CA">Book your COVID-19 shot now</a> <a href="https://spikevax.com/en-CA#:~:text=optimize%20your%20protection.-,Take%20me%20to%20the%20tool,-Patient%20Medication%20Information">Find out which vaccine is right for you</a> <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/canadian-immunization-guide-part-4-active-vaccines/page-26-covid-19-vaccine.html">See the updated NACI Guidelines </a>

Moderna

Launched within the Canadian marketplace over 20 years ago, Dex4 is fast and effective in treating mild to moderate hypoglycemia. Dex4 comes in a variety of great tasting flavours and formats including tablets, gels and liquid. Each Dex4 glucose tablet is pre-measured containing 4g dextrose, so you know exactly how much glucose you are taking. Even more, Dex4 tablets are fat-free, caffeine-free, and gluten free. Available in pharmacies across Canada.

Dex4

Dexcom, Inc. empowers people to take control of diabetes through innovative continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. Headquartered in San Diego, California in the United States, and with operations in Canada, Dexcom has emerged as a leader in diabetes care technology. By listening to the needs of users, caregivers, and providers, Dexcom simplifies and improves diabetes management around the world.

DEXCOM

Get Cracking is Egg Farmers of Canada&rsquo;s consumer brand, which aims to inform Canadians about the versatility and ease eggs can provide in any meal.&nbsp;
Get Cracking (eggs.ca) also offers a variety of delicious, simple and easy recipes to help Canadians include eggs as part of their daily routine.

Egg Farmers of Canada

Diabetes Canada is committed to creating a high-performance culture, characterized by inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA). Diabetes Canada strives to live our values of excellence, agility, collaboration, integrity, and initiative through our work, and learn or unlearn, iterate, and improve our approach to everything we do. Just as every experience with diabetes is different, so is every person&rsquo;s lived experience. We search for people and groups to call-in, listen to, amplify, and stand together with, ensuring all voices are heard. We focus on what could be done, not what has been done, and strive to courageously hold ourselves and others accountable to this commitment.
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Diabetes Canada operates 9 camps across Canada for children, youth, and families living with type 1 diabetes. Camp is a special place where campers and staff can step out of their comfort zone, learn new things, and reach new heights!
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<a href="https://www.diabetes.ca/d-camps/summer-camps" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Summer Camp Locations</a>
<a href="https://www.diabetes.ca/d-camps/family-camps" target="_blank" rel="noopener">More About Family Camps</a>&nbsp;

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HOW YOUR PHARMASAVE PHARMACIST CAN SUPPORT YOU
With more than 850 stores across the country, Pharmasave is one of Canada&rsquo;s leading independent community pharmacies. Each Pharmasave store operates independently to serve its individual community, tailoring both programs and services to the unique needs of customers and reinforcing the commitment to help all customers live well with Pharmasave. As Canada&rsquo;s most accessible healthcare providers, pharmacists are there when you need them. Here&rsquo;s how your Pharmasave pharmacists can help you understand, avoid, and manage your diabetes:
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<li>Assess and reduce your risk: Pharmacists use risk tools and test results to figure out your risk of developing diabetes in the future and offer strategies to reduce the risk.</li>
<li>Identify diabetes: Your pharmacist can play an active role in detecting diabetes that hasn&rsquo;t been diagnosed yet, and refer you to health professionals who can diagnose and treat it.</li>
<li>Teach and train you to manage diabetes: Your pharmacist can educate you about the disease and show you how to monitor blood sugar.</li>
<li>Help you reduce the risk of complications: Your pharmacist can share strategies and tips that can help you prevent or delay diabetes complications.</li>
<li>Ensure you take your medications properly: This may be your pharmacist&rsquo;s most important role. Your pharmacist will also help you understand and manage side effects.</li>
<li>Advise you on other health products you may be using: Your pharmacist can let you know which over the counter and natural health products may interfere with your diabetes treatment or medications.</li>
<li>Products you need: Pharmacies carry many products that help people with diabetes, such as blood glucose monitors, test strips and lancets, footcare products, glucose tablets, moisturizers, and dental health products.</li>
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As your trusted source for diabetes care, Pharmasave pharmacists are trained in diabetes management and can provide personalized consultation and care on a drop-in basis or by scheduled appointment.&nbsp;
Visit our Diabetes webpage to learn more or <a href="https://pharmasave.com/store-finder/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">find a location</a> near you and speak with your Pharmasave pharmacist today!
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Join Diabetes Canada President &amp; CEO Laura Syron to kick off the day and to hear her personal experience and perspective on what unites us.

Laura Syron

Welcome Message - What Unites Us

Getting a diabetes diagnosis is hard no matter what type of diabetes you have, and managing it requires a daily commitment to do what needs to be done. Join Marisa&nbsp; (T2D) and Laura (T1D) at this live discussion where they share how they have successfully navigated decades of living with diabetes, and discover that in spite of the type &ndash; we are more alike than we are different.&nbsp;

Ann Besner

Marisa Cardinal

Laura Sabourin

Doing Diabetes, One Day at a Time

Join our virtual roundtable discussions to share ideas and ask questions about a specific topic. Each room is hosted by a health professional or subject matter expert on a particular theme. Attendees will have the opportunity to join three differenct rooms over the hour (20 minutes for each room). When the room ends, simply select another room to join.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ciara Stevens

Desiree Nielsen

Tricia Tang

Reta Desmarais

Cherylene Pinaroc

Gabrielle Schmid

Mary Comeau

Diabetes Dialogues - Set 1

Join Chef Rodney Bowers for our virtual kitchen break. Hear his personal story as a chef with lived experience and watch as he prepares a delicious and nutritious dinner idea.

BREAK - For the Love of Food

Join our virtual roundtable discussions to share ideas and ask questions about a specific topic. Each room is hosted by a health professional or subject matter expert on a particular theme. Attendees will have the opportunity to join three differenct rooms over the hour (20 minutes for each room). When the room ends, simply select another room to join. &nbsp;

Jonathan Little

Hashim Islam

Tiffany Bridges

John Farrell

Ali Zentner

Sharanya Ramesh

Sara Stafford

Diana Sherifali

Felicia Fallen

Zain Chagla

Leorra Newman

Jessica Kichler

Diabetes Dialogues - Set 2

Join Vancouver-based comedian Erica Sigurdson for a good laugh break. She has been delighting audiences across Canada and beyond for close to two decades. Having lived with type 1 diabetes since the age of 10, she is also an advocate for diabetes awareness.

Erica Sigurdson

Cayla Runka

BREAK - Laughter is the Best Medicine

This special session includes the voice of our youth and is moderated by our Banting House Curator &amp; Historian Grant Maltman. We will discuss being diagnosed, real life reflections and triumphs and hopes for the future. We will close with stories of hope from Banting House.

Agenda

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