Is diabetes Canada the same as the Canadian Diabetes Association?

Is diabetes Canada the same as the Canadian Diabetes Association?

On February 13, 2017, the Canadian Diabetes Association became Diabetes Canada. Today, Diabetes Canada is active in more than 150 Canadian communities and supports people living with diabetes through research, advocacy, education and services.

What does the Canadian Diabetes Association do?

The Canadian Diabetes Association is committed to promoting and supporting diabetes research, education, and advocacy. The CDA has several sections, councils, and committees that work to fulfill its mission, goals, and objectives.

What is the Canadian diabetes Strategy?

The Integrated Strategy focuses on three areas: Promoting health for all Canadians; Preventing chronic disease by reducing risks for Canadians who are at high risk; and. Supporting early detection and management of chronic diseases for those Canadians who are living with chronic diseases.

Can Type 2 diabetics claim disability?

The short answer is “Yes.” Under most laws, diabetes is a protected as a disability. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are protected as disabilities.

What is the Canadian Diabetes Association?

The Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) is a voluntary organization that was founded in 1949 to serve the needs of people with diabetes. The organization currently consists of approximately 170 branches across Canada.

How do I contact Diabetes Canada?

To reach Diabetes Canada, please call 1-800-BANTING (226-8464) Charitable Registration Number 11883 0744 RR0001 © 2019 Canadian Diabetes Association. The Canadian Diabetes Association is a registered owner of the name Diabetes Canada.

What is Boardwalk’s relationship with the Canadian Diabetes Association?

Boardwalk is a proud partner of the Canadian Diabetes Association’s Declutter program.

How can Diabetes Canada help you?

How we help. Diabetes Canada has been leading the fight against diabetes since 1953 by helping those affected live healthy lives, preventing the onset and consequences of diabetes and working to discover a cure. In 2018, with your help, we were able to accomplish some amazing things in the fight to End Diabetes.