Diabetes Canada BC

The official provincial Twitter account of Diabetes Canada for British Columbia. Leading the fight against diabetes one tweet at a time.

[Diabetes Canada @DiabetesCanada]

November is #DiabetesAwarenessMonth! This month, let's all spend time learning about the reality of living with diabetes and advocating for a better future for everyone. Learn more about how you can make time. https://t.co/d3VxWn7bsn

#LetsMakeTime #DiabetesAdvocate

[Diabetes Canada @DiabetesCanada]

Diabetes Canada is the nation's trusted provider of diabetes education, services, and resources. We've compiled all you need to know to get started with diabetes and nutrition into one guide. Download your copy today! https://t.co/5hjBLDP9ZL

[Diabetes Canada @DiabetesCanada]

Congratulations to Dr. @BruceVerchere, recipient of the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award. Join us at Vascular 2023 on October 26th to hear Dr. Verchere’s inspiring lecture about diabetes research. Register now: https://t.co/7h1tQYxlFw

[Diabetes Canada @DiabetesCanada]

#OTD 100 years ago, Sir Frederick Banting became the first Canadian to win the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work with insulin. Join us on November 14, World Diabetes Day, as we celebrate Banting's 100 Years of the Nobel Prize. https://t.co/o5b1mZVhnQ

[Diabetes Canada @DiabetesCanada]

Join us for Diabetes Canada Connect on November 18, 2023. This free virtual event unites people with diabetes, caregivers and healthcare professionals Canada-wide. Register now to be a part of this incredible event! You won't want to miss it. https://t.co/Tt6YEdApkT #WhatUnitesUs

[Diabetes Canada @DiabetesCanada]

Mental health matters, especially for those living with diabetes. Read more: https://t.co/aTllITkwWQ #WorldMentalHealthDay

[Diabetes Canada @DiabetesCanada]

Calling all people affected by diabetes! Diabetes Canada is preparing a patient input submission on insulin icodec. If you or someone you know lives with type 2 diabetes, please respond to the survey by Oct. 23, 2023. https://t.co/0CIbJjZ3bh

[Diabetes Canada @DiabetesCanada]

Today marks one year since @GovCanHealth released the #DiabetesFramework. This was an essential first step in providing support to the millions of people living with diabetes in Canada—we will continue to work with all levels of government to bring the Framework to life.

[Diabetes Canada @DiabetesCanada]

Save the date! Join us and Dr. Dayna Lee-Bagley, PhD, R. Psych, on October 25, 2023, for a session on dealing with a diabetes diagnosis. Learn tips for recharging and coping with burnout, and where you can get support. RSVP today! https://t.co/2IKxou0a72

[Diabetes Canada @DiabetesCanada]

Have you heard about the GoodLife Momentum Challenge? Complete an activity challenge on the Lace Up app from now until September 30 and earn a ballot for a chance to win a one-year membership to GoodLife Fitness clubs anywhere in Canada. Learn more: https://t.co/W7IQjRXStw

[Diabetes Canada @DiabetesCanada]

B.C. PharmaCare now includes the FreeStyle Libre 2 CGM as a limited coverage benefit alongside the Dexcom G6 CGM. Read more: https://t.co/pXgAXimLMC

[Diabetes Canada @DiabetesCanada]

Lace Up is back! Register today and start fundraising by June 30, 2023 for a chance to win a set of Shokz OpenRun sport headphones. Learn more about the early bird contest rules and regulations at: https://t.co/OA2JXdYyrc

#LaceUpYourWay

[Diabetes Canada @DiabetesCanada]

Today MP @SoniaLiberal, on behalf of the Honourable @jyduclos, Minister of Health, announced almost $1M in funding over three years to Diabetes Canada, to begin work on implementing the recommendations and strategies laid out in the Framework for Diabetes. https://t.co/CInbcPAjk9

[CTV News @CTVNews]

Feds announce nearly $1M to support Diabetes Canada https://t.co/h2mE09j0in

[Diabetes Canada BC @DiabetesCanBC]

"Technology has revolutionized the lives of those living with diabetes. Pump Couture will help create awareness and end the stigma associated with diabetes devices so that their usage can become more mainstream.” @AkshayJainEndo

June 9th #YVR. See bio for 🎟️

#LetsEndDiabetes

[Diabetes Canada BC @DiabetesCanBC]

June 9th in Vancouver! Tickets and sponsorship packages are going fast so check out the link below to help end diabetes the fashionable way. #LetsEndDiabetes #YVRFashion #YVR

[Diabetes Canada @DiabetesCanada]

Get pumped for Diabetes Canada's Pump Couture fashion show! This unique event is designed to raise awareness for diabetes and features models of all shapes, sizes, backgrounds, and identities who live with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Learn more: https://t.co/anDL0ayPYO

[Diabetes Canada BC @DiabetesCanBC]

You can help send more kids with type 1 diabetes to D-Camps! Take the Pump Couture Corporate Community Challenge - 10 businesses donate $500 for the show on June 9th in #YVR

Tickets & model sponsorships are also available now by visiting the link in our bio.

#LetsEndDiabetes

[Diabetes Canada BC @DiabetesCanBC]

#LetsEndDiabetes together by hitting the fashion runway this June 9th in #Vancouver. Tickets are on sale now & we are still recruiting models & sponsors for this unique opportunity to raise awareness for those impacted by #diabetes. Link in bio. #YVR #YVRFashion #PumpCouture

[Diabetes Canada @DiabetesCanada]

Diabetes Canada couldn’t do the work we do without the support of volunteers like the Sikh Motorcycle Club and other community and corporate partners. Learn how the Sikh Motorcycle Club is making a difference. https://t.co/PCgV0vr8uK

#NationalVolunteerWeek #SikhHeritageMonth

[Diabetes Canada BC @DiabetesCanBC]

Calling all models: interested in becoming part of a unique fashion event to raise awareness in the diabetic community? Send us a DM if you are interested in modeling for this amazing event in June in Vancouver!

Tickets are also on sale now!

#LetsEndDiabetes #YVR #YVRFashion