Join the fight against diabetes

Nearly one in four Canadians either has diabetes or prediabetes.  More than 20 people are diagnosed with the disease every hour of every day. 

During the month of November, organizations across Canada and from all countries are joining forces to raise awareness for this escalating worldwide epidemic.

Attend the Diabetes Expo in Abbotsford, Saturday Nov 19

Diabetes Expo, Canadian Diabetes Association
Saturday, November 19th, 12:30 – 4:00 pm
Salvation Army Church, 35190 Delair Rd. [just past the Rancho]
Abbotsford, BC

View event poster.

Visit Canadian Diabetes Association at diabetes.ca

The Canadian Diabetes Association is leading the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while they work to find a cure.

Read stories of volunteers, sponsors, members, partners, researchers and supporters who are living healthy with diabetes, advocating for the cause and breaking ground towards a cure.

If you are insulin dependent, the Canadian Diabetes association is offering the Compassionate Use Program to assist Canadians people who are having difficulty affording their blood glucose monitoring supplies.   

See Diabetes Resources and Services in Fraser Health

Fraser Health offers many resources for people living with diabetes, family members and the community. Learn about your risk and management of diabetes. 

Recognize volunteers who are leading the fight

Congratulations to Marcia Foreman, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator who works in the Abbotsford Regional Hospital Diabetes Education Centre, and passionate volunteer for the Canadian Diabetes Association.  

Marcia received one of six Canadian Diabetes National Volunteer of the Year Awards at the National Diabetes Conference in Toronto on October 29 which recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond in supporting the work of the Canadian Diabetes Association.  Read the full article.