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.
Celebrating our 2025 National Volunteer Award winners
Meet the people and groups who have made an impact this year.
Guy Poole knows that finding a cure happens step by step
Eighteen years ago, Guy Poole started Liz’s Walk, a Diabetes Canada fundraiser in honour of his late wife. In 2024, he was awarded the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador for his efforts. Read why the 81-year-old has no plans to stop.
An update from diabetes advocate Ryan Hooey
When Ryan Hooey first shared his story in 2021, he spoke about how life changed when he lost sight due to diabetic retinopathy at 26 years old. Today, Ryan has become a passionate advocate for improving diabetes care across the country, particularly for Indigenous communities.
Helping moms prevent diabetes after pregnancy
The key to success for this lifestyle program? Listening to women and their care teams.