I Challenge Diabetes

10/06/2026

BG Roll Call! 🫶

Charlie is a Youth Leader/Mentor at ICD, most recently spotted at our Growing With Diabetes Conference in Brampton!

We want to know where your blood sugar's at! Drop it in the comments below and tag a diabuddy 💙

10/05/2026

Living with T1D comes with challenges, but it also comes with connection, community, and support. 💙 These testimonials share the impact of finding a place where people can be themselves, build relationships, and feel understood.
Together, we create a stronger T1D community. ✨

Ready to get connected? → Explore ICD programs https://ichallengediabetes.org/programs/

10/03/2026

OG is right! We are so proud to have a squad of volunteer school speakers in several provinces, with Jasmyne repping in Edmonton and dropping alllll the science in classrooms like Emilia’s.

Thanks for the shout out Oceans away from TypeWon diabetes - here’s to more in-the- know diabuddies 🙌

You can book a visit to your school today - fill out our request form here

https://ichallengediabetes.org/programs/diabuddies/form/

10/02/2026

Bowron Lakes 2026 on film!

📍 Bowron Lakes Canoe Circuit

Becker’s Lodge 2019

09/30/2026

Today, at I Challenge Diabetes, we observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

This design honours the children who never returned home from residential schools, Survivors, their families and communities.

In the centre are three symbols: a feather, a narwhal, and a flower. Each symbol represents the distinct cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, brought together in a circular flowing composition to reflect the connection between the groups.

Above the central elements, stars surrounding the moon honour the children who never returned home from residential schools and symbolize their enduring place in our thoughts and memory. The dotted patterns evoke beadwork and reflect the importance of passing down art, culture and traditions from one generation to the next.

Flowing lines connect the elements of the design, reflecting the connections between land, water, communities and generations. Their winding path represents the journey of reconciliation and reminds us that reconciliation is an ongoing process.

The colour orange represents remembrance and the enduring message that every child matters

We remember. We listen. We learn. And we recognize that reconciliation is an ongoing process.

Let's learn more together: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html

https://nctr.ca/

https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1621447127773/1621447157184

09/29/2026

Meet Katharine Mackett, PhD. Researcher. Patient partner. Advocate.

With more than 25 years of lived experience, Katie brings a rare and powerful perspective to her work, combining her expertise in clinical epidemiology with a deep understanding of life with T1D.

In 2026, Katie and members of the ICD team published research exploring peer mentorship for people living with type 1 diabetes in Canada.

At our upcoming conference in Saskatoon, Katie will share her insights on the importance of bringing the voices and experiences of people with diabetes to the heart of research, programs, and care.

We’re thrilled to welcome Katie and can’t wait to hear from her! Learn more about our conferences HERE: https://ichallengediabetes.org/programs/workshops/

A huge thank you to our sponsors Dexcom Canada MiniMed Canada Abbott SickKids Foundation and clincial partners Saskatchewan Provincial Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Program!

09/28/2026

The Sugar Valley Cook-off was a success!

Thank you to everyone who joined us, we had an absolute blast 💙👨‍🍳

09/26/2026

My reaction when you tell me you’re not subscribed to ICD’s monthly newsletter 👎

Let's fix that.

Go to https://ichallengediabetes.org/about/report/ ➡ scroll all the way down ➡ hit subscribe!

09/26/2026

Thanks for keeping us up to date, Leah. Check your insulin besties! 👀

Sanofi-Aventis Canada Inc. is recalling certain insulin pens and cartridges from multiple lots as they may have been frozen during shipping. Insulin products that have been frozen may have reduced effectiveness. Using compromised insulin products may lead to high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). Only a....

09/25/2026

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