The official provincial Twitter account of Diabetes Canada for Alberta. Leading the fight against diabetes one tweet at a time.
Alberta, Canada
Joined March 2016
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November is #DiabetesAwarenessMonth! This month, let's all spend time learning about the reality of living with diabetes and advocating for a better future for everyone. Learn more about how you can make time. ow.ly/BBOh50Q2kQQ
#LetsMakeTime #DiabetesAdvocate
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Join us for Diabetes Canada Connect on November 18, 2023. This free virtual event unites people with diabetes, caregivers and healthcare professionals Canada-wide. Register now to be a part of this incredible event! You won't want to miss it. ow.ly/Ngu850PRpN1 #WhatUnitesUs
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Diabetes Canada is the nation's trusted provider of diabetes education, services, and resources. We've compiled all you need to know to get started with diabetes and nutrition into one guide. Download your copy today! ow.ly/fsTg50PZcAV
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Mental health matters, especially for those living with diabetes. Read more: ow.ly/nL0M50PVj0m #WorldMentalHealthDay
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Calling all people affected by diabetes! Diabetes Canada is preparing a patient input submission on insulin icodec. If you or someone you know lives with type 2 diabetes, please respond to the survey by Oct. 23, 2023. ow.ly/BYuQ50PSx1m
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Today marks one year since @GovCanHealth released the #DiabetesFramework. This was an essential first step in providing support to the millions of people living with diabetes in Canada—we will continue to work with all levels of government to bring the Framework to life.
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Save the date! Join us and Dr. Dayna Lee-Bagley, PhD, R. Psych, on October 25, 2023, for a session on dealing with a diabetes diagnosis. Learn tips for recharging and coping with burnout, and where you can get support. RSVP today! ow.ly/nR0a50PQCMB
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Have you heard about the GoodLife Momentum Challenge? Complete an activity challenge on the Lace Up app from now until September 30 and earn a ballot for a chance to win a one-year membership to GoodLife Fitness clubs anywhere in Canada. Learn more: ow.ly/23LE50PgzSE
Dr. Jane Yardley and Jordan Rees, University of Alberta
ICYMI: In this episode of Diabetes Open Hours, Dr. Jane Yardley, PhD and Jordan Rees, PhD(c) discuss what type and how much exercise is recommended along with specific things people living with diabetes need to adjust for. Watch the full episode now: ow.ly/TacO50Phi66
Dr. David Campbell, University of Calgary researcher
Diabetes Canada-funded researcher Dr. David Campbell will share insights from his research at the upcoming Vascular 2023 conference. He provides a preview for tackling this aspect of health care in the July issue of Hospital News. Read the full issue: ow.ly/pNYT50P9xEy
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Lace Up is back! Register today and start fundraising by June 30, 2023 for a chance to win a set of Shokz OpenRun sport headphones. Learn more about the early bird contest rules and regulations at: ow.ly/MQFf50OYtRO
#LaceUpYourWay
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Feds announce nearly $1M to support Diabetes Canada ctvnews.ca/health/feds-annou…
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Today MP @SoniaLiberal, on behalf of the Honourable @jyduclos, Minister of Health, announced almost $1M in funding over three years to Diabetes Canada, to begin work on implementing the recommendations and strategies laid out in the Framework for Diabetes. ow.ly/uOoT50OXuRJ
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Diabetes Canada couldn’t do the work we do without the support of volunteers like the Sikh Motorcycle Club and other community and corporate partners. Learn how the Sikh Motorcycle Club is making a difference. ow.ly/tkwQ50NNe82
#NationalVolunteerWeek #SikhHeritageMonth
More on out-of-pocket costs and those it affects.
More on out-of-pocket costs and those it affects. Read or watch now. @ctvwinnipeg ow.ly/VxAw50N3GnC
Out-of-pocket costs for many living with diabetes.
Too many people living with diabetes in Canada are paying increasing costs for prescribed medications, devices or supplies. Learn about out-of-pocket costs and how they affect people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Read more: ow.ly/UGSx50MZiQE
Out-of-pocket costs for people living with diabetes.
Many living with diabetes in Canada are paying increasing costs for prescribed medications, devices or supplies. These out-of-pocket costs may force people to decide between managing their diabetes or paying for groceries or rent. Share your story at [email protected].
Alberta-based researcher: Dr. Jason Dyck, Director, Cardiovascular Research Centre, University of Alberta
Diabetes Canada-funded researcher Dr. Jason Dyck is focusing on preventing heart-related complications for people living with type 2 diabetes.
Learn more: ow.ly/HMWr50MPIqF
#LetsEndDiabetes #HeartMonth
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Did you know? Diabetes can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. The good news is that people with diabetes can lower their risk considerably by knowing the risk factors. Read more: ow.ly/3Vyq50MNnQF
#LetsEndDiabetes #HeartMonth
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Jenika Myers-Jennings, who lives with T1D, shares what she’s learned, from living through the pandemic and dealing with stigma and racism to walking on a catwalk (in support of others living with diabetes). Read more: ow.ly/AAVt50MGWoV
#LetsEndDiabetes #BlackHistoryMonth
