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Crochet for a Cause: Michele Katz's story
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Crochet for a Cause: Michele Katz's story

When Michelle Katz of Vancouver, BC was asked to create a capstone project for school, she didn’t just think about grades — she thought about how she could make a difference. Her idea was simple but powerful: turn her love of crochet into a way to give back in memory of her father who lived with type 2 diabetes.

June 18, 2026
The life-changing progress of diabetes
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The life-changing progress of diabetes

Anne Bunda has seen firsthand how life has improved for her and others diagnosed with type 1, and she’s happy to share her story.

By Denise Barnard February 17, 2026
Where pharmacy meets empathy in diabetes care
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Where pharmacy meets empathy in diabetes care

When Susan Young moved to Lethbridge, Alberta, she had already experienced a lifetime of struggles with type 1 diabetes and was skeptical that any new healthcare professional could help her. But just months after her doctor referred her to pharmacist Rick Siemens in 2023, her blood glucose levels started to improve significantly, and she started experiencing a dramatic health transformation. 

By Marlene Oliveira January 21, 2026
Diabetes stigma beyond type: Geetika’s story
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Diabetes stigma beyond type: Geetika’s story

Geetika Bhardwaj has heard all kinds of myths and misconceptions about diabetes. In her life, she has navigated three different diabetes diagnoses – gestational diabetes, prediabetes and type 2 diabetes – and throughout her experiences, she has heard all kinds of myths and misinformation.

October 20, 2025
The difference a cure would make
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The difference a cure would make

For Sasha and her son Brayson, who both live with diabetes, a cure would be life-changing for them and others in their community.

By Denise Barnard August 28, 2025
D-Camps: Building resilience, confidence, and skills
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D-Camps: Building resilience, confidence, and skills

Living with diabetes does not hold Ellie Fraser back. A self-described go-getter from Toronto, Ontario, Ellie has a graduate degree in neuroscience, a thriving professional career, a busy roster of volunteer work, and a deep and active passion for outdoor adventures. She credits her life-changing experiences at Diabetes Canada’s D-Camps with developing her resilience and determination.

By Marlene Oliveira August 7, 2025
Sheila’s story: From diagnosis to legacy
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Sheila’s story: From diagnosis to legacy

With the support of her family and Diabetes Canada, Sheila is giving back as a way of saying thank you and changing the future for others.

By Sheila McAvity July 21, 2025
Advocate Nikki Webb’s journey to access insulin pump coverage
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Advocate Nikki Webb’s journey to access insulin pump coverage

Meet Nikki Webb from Winnipeg, Manitoba: a remarkable young woman whose journey embodies the resilience required to live well with diabetes. Since her diagnosis, Nikki has navigated many obstacles to managing her diabetes and living life on her own terms, balancing academics, athletics, a career in healthcare, and family planning.

By Marlene Oliveira July 18, 2025