Record #:
KNA0243
Last Modified:
13 Feb 2020
Last Full Update:
13 Feb 2020
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 604.732.1331 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1.800.665.6526 |
| info@diabetes.ca | |
| Website | www.diabetes.ca |
| CanadaHelps Donation Page | https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/diabetescanada/ |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiabetesCanadaBC/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diabetescanadabc/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/diabetescanada Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiabetesCanBC YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/CDA1927 |
Description & Services
| Service Details | Diabetes Canada is the registered national charitable organization that is making the invisible epidemic of diabetes visible and urgent. Diabetes Canada partners with Canadians to End Diabetes through: - Resources for health-care professionals on best practices to care for people with diabetes; - Advocacy to governments, schools and workplaces; and - Funding world-leading Canadian research to improve treatments and find a cure. Information & Support - 1-800-BANTING (226-8464) - For information on diabetes and events D-Camps - www.dcamps.ca Since D-Camps began more than 60 years ago, more than 20,000 children have attended our camps for children living with type 1 diabetes. Our campers enjoy an authentic camp experience that combines fun activities, friendship, and education on how to manage their diabetes with help from medical professionals who are on site 24/7. We provide camp subsidies to help children from lower-income families attend. We also offer family camps, creating an opportunity for family members and caregivers to connect with others who are experiencing similar challenges. Donations Collects clothing and household items to help fund diabetes research, send kids to camp and divert from landfill. We provide free home pick up. Schedule a pick-up, call 1-800-505-5525 or find a donation: https://declutter.diabetes.ca/donation-bin |
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Other Details
| Languages | English ; French |
| Former Name | Canadian Diabetes Association |