Young and T1

04/13/2026

What a night of inspiration! So grateful to have Minister of Health for joining us at our annual T1D ResearchWorks, celebrating the innovative work and researchers working hard to find a cure for type 1 diabetes at the Breakthrough T1D Canucks for Kids Fun Centre of Excellence at UBC.
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Thank you to the Province of BC for your support to better the lives of those living with T1D!

02/24/2026

Time for T1D ResearchWorks, our next in person event, Thursday April 9th at the Mansion Lounge, Paradox Hotel in partnership with thr Breakthrough T1D Canucks for Kids Fund Centre of Excellence at UBC! Join us for drinks and delicious canapes at this knowledge exchange style networking event between those with lived experience with T1D and T1D researchers in BC. More info and link in bio to RSVP and register, limited space so get your spot fast!

10/02/2025

Diabetes Hackathon in Vancouver!

Calling all developers interested in improving open source DIY diabetes tech! It is our pleasure to invite you to join us at !

This year, The Nightscout Foundation has partnered with DiabetesMine to offer 2 sessions. First, the group will hear inspiration and brainstorm in a virtual session on November 7. Then, we will come together in Vancouver, BC on November 15-16 to put that development to work at the in-person hackathon!

If you are interested in attending either session or both, please fill out this interest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemFZwPE7-nfrUc99uE1Eo-Vh1mYRzWvRYqnazBfmrKMVS7MQ/viewform

If you aren’t a developer, but still want to support the hackathon, anything you give will help cover the event and developer expenses. Support our efforts with a donation here: https://nightscout.squarespace.com/new-products/direct-donation-apa26

07/01/2025

BC Pharmacare's public survey on the importance of hybrid closed- loop insulin delivery systems in managing type 1 diabetes ends TOMORROW. Have your say and let's get ! Link in bio!!

05/14/2025

Sharing a series of upcoming workshops on living well with type 1 diabetes in 2025 being run by Katie Bartel, a registered dietician in Vancouver who lives with type 1 diabetes. A number of interesting topics being covered with 'Beyond Counting Carbs' the first one coming up on May 26. https://www.katiebartel.ca/be-the-best-t1d-you-can-be/

05/11/2025

Happy mother's day to all our moms and mother figures that got us through the highs and lows of life...and diabetes ❤️❤️❤️

04/29/2025

What a great night at T1DResearchWorks put together by Young and Type 1, Breakthrough T1D's Center of Excellence at UBC and UBC's BC Diabetes Research Network. Had some great food & drinks , made new connections in the community and left inspired by the incredible strides taking place in T1D Research right here in BC!

03/21/2025

Young and T1's next event is on Thursday April 24th! Join us at Steamwork's UBER Lounge for T1D ResearchWorks where we will bring together those living with T1D and diabetes researchers, postdocs & trainees in BC at a networking cocktail style event to bring the power of research to life. Tickets are free but limited spots remain, reserve your spot by the deadline April 7th. More info and link here https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/t1d-researchworks-tickets-1209252028369?aff=oddtdtcreator .

03/12/2025

Earlybird tickets until March 31st: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/join-us-for-a-night-of-elegance-and-impact-bc-diabetes-foundation-gala

03/06/2025

Many of you will have seen the news this morning about BC signinga deal with the Govt of Canada to ensure universal access to diabetes medications and supplies. At this time, they are still reviewing whether AID coverage is to be included in this. We are also very concerned that we will not be given the option to choose from different Health Canada approved systems, and as we know, one size does NOT fit all when it comes to our diabetes care and treatment.

II urge you all to please visit AID4BC.ca and contact your local MLA to make sure they know this is important to you. It is more meaningful than ever now!!!
https://www.canada.ca/.../government-of-canada-signs....

11/30/2024

We’re all seeing that hot/cold plunges are one of the latest wellness trends…and we are all for it! Check out the owned by Wyatt Hicks in Fort Langley next time you are there! Wyatt, diagnosed with T1D at 14 years old, was inspired to open this Fraser Health approved Sauna/Cold Plunge when saw the positive impact this practice had on his own mental and physical well being.

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PS- Fort Langley is doing an incredible immersive holiday shopping adventure that champions local small businesses, called &crum from Nov 30th – Dec. 15th and its totally worth checking out on a date night or with the family! I spied free hot chocolate in case you have a low.

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This post is NOT sponsored content, just celebrating a local business supporting wellness and owned by a fellow T1D!