The Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) has its roots in the work of Dr. Frederick Banting, the inventor of insulin extraction and use for diabetes, and the Diabetic Association of Ontario. Today the Canadian Diabetes Association provides information for diabetics, acts an advocate across Canada, and funds research through grants. The CDA website (http://www.diabetes.ca/diabetes-and-you/) provides helpful information on living with diabetes, following healthy guidelines, nutrition information, and treating diabetes in youth and children. For those who think they may be at risk of type 2 diabetes, individuals can use the site to find a diabetes testing center near them. Individuals who are newly diagnosed can learn more about the disease and use the Healthy Living Series, an interactive guide to diabetes management.
In a series of position statements, the Canadian Diabetes Association outlines how it is participating in the advancement of prevention, treatment, and research of diabetes in Canada.
