TORONTO, Ont. (October, 2022) – This month, Diabetes Canada is hosting two virtual conferences for those living with, and affected by, type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
These free, one-day conferences are designed for people living with diabetes to access knowledge, resources, tools and community to live a full, healthy life.
1 in 3 people in Canada have diabetes or prediabetes with more than 11.7 million people impacted. This is estimated to grow by 19% in the next decade—diabetes is successful and it’s not slowing down.
And when it comes to the costs to our healthcare system, the disease has a hefty price-tag. In the next decade, Diabetes Canada estimates the cost of the chronic condition of diabetes will cost an additional $1 billion.
That’s why we’re committed to providing free, accessible spaces such as these conferences, where people can discover the supports they need to feel successful in de-mystifying and dealing with diabetes.
No Limits with T1D virtual conference
Date: October 15, 2022
Attendees will be able to:
- Tailor their experience to fit their needs and interests.
- Get reliable information on topics from medication to eating and remission.
- Check out a variety of sessions led by dynamic speakers and panels.
- Ask questions and engage with over 20 diabetes experts.
- Connect with thousands of people living with type 2 diabetes throughout the country.
- Take part in discussions around combatting diabetes blame, shame and stereotypes.
- Check out the resource lounge.
“Every year I have participated in the NO Limits with T1D conference and learn something new to stay healthy with my T1D, happy to say for 42 years now and counting!” Diana Provenzano, lives with type 1 diabetes
“As somebody who was recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, it can be overwhelming. The No Limits with T1D Conference helps provide excellent information and resources for those living with and looking to learn more about T1D.” Sydney Brehaut, lives with type 1 diabetes
Let's End Diabetes T2D virtual conference
Date: October 22, 2022
Attendees will be able to:
- Tailor their experience to fit their needs and interests by combining a variety of sessions and accessing resources unique to them.
- Get reliable information on topics from medication to eating and remission.
- Check out a variety of sessions led by dynamic speakers and panels.
- Ask questions and engage with over 20 diabetes experts.
- Connect with thousands of people living with type 2 diabetes throughout the country.
- Take part in discussions around combatting diabetes blame, shame and stereotypes.
- Take part in a virtual tradeshow.
“I jumped — but my blood sugar didn’t! — at the opportunity to tell my story as part of the Let’s End T2D Conference and am very honoured to be a part of it. I hope that my example can, in some small way, help people in a manner that is reminiscent of the way in which I received assistance and support.” Rob Vanstone, lives with type 2 diabetes.