Diabetes Canada: British Columbia

Check out this 7-day healthy meal plan which is a 1,500-calories full of diabetes-friendly meals that are nutritionally balanced and delicious. It features diabetes-friendly foods, such as low glycemic index carbohydrates and lean protein, and healthy fats like canola oil. Read more here: https://www.diabetes.ca//meal-pla/7-day-diabetes-meal-plan

Planning for 2021 may seem complicated, if not impossible, due to the uncertainty brought on by the pandemic. Mental Health Commission of Canada Commission de l...a santé mentale du Canada has 5 practical tips that can help you with choosing goals and determining how to achieve them: http://dbts.ca/SvBc50Dg0Ru See more

Petronella Peach, a long-time and dedicated volunteer from Salmon Arm, British Columbia tells us how she’s spending her time during the COVID-19 pandemic.

It's Recipe FriYays! This homemade cauliflower soup is really very easy to make, and the result is wonderful and a great choice for this cold day! Check out the full recipe: https://www.diabetes.ca//recip/cream-of-cauliflower-soup-2

Have questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and the priority for people living with diabetes? If so, we answer frequently asked questions and more: http://dbts.ca/uEUn50DdObI #LetsEndDiabetes #COVID19 #Vaccine

Canada Needs A National Strategy to End Diabetes NOW! Canadians from across the country are speaking up, calling on our federal government to make a nation-wide diabetes strategy a priority in the next federal budget. This year, the world will celebrate 100 years since insulin was discovered in Canada, yet today, diabetes is an epidemic that is costing millions of Canadians their lives and bankrupting our health-care system. https://www.diabetesstrategynow.ca/action/send-a-letter

ICYMI: We have a Diabetes Education Line! It is a free and confidential service where you can get health advice or information related to diabetes self-manageme...nt from a Certified Diabetes Educator. We are just a phone call or email away. Phone: 1-800-BANTING (226-8464) Email: [email protected] #LetsEndDiabetes

The pandemic has no doubt been a challenge for us all, but people living with diabetes have had to grapple with issues the average person may not understand. Fo...r example, less frequent exercise can make it harder to manage blood sugar levels, while anxiety around the pandemic could be heightened because COVID-19, infections can be much more serious and complicated for those living with diabetes. In honour of Diabetes Awareness Month, learn more about the struggle of those living with diabetes during the pandemic here: http://dbts.ca/5Nit50Co86b #EndDiabetes #DiabetesAwarenessMonth

Thank you to everyone who supported Diabetes Canada on #WorldDiabetesDay in "Lighting it up Blue". We look forward to next year the 100th Anniversary of the Discovery of Insulin. #EndDiabetes #DiabetesAwarenessMonth

Only 15 more days until the Best Banting Virtual Soiree! This World Diabetes Day, you can celebrate from the comfort of your home. Let's have some fun and con...nect from coast to coast. Our Silent Auction goes live on November 1, so don’t delay: place your bids for some of Canada’s top experiences and some amazing holiday gift ideas. Get your tickets now: bestbantingsoiree.diabetes.ca/BuyTickets #BestBantingVirtualSoiree #EndDiabetes #VirtualGala #PJsorPumps

We will be lighting up blue tonight to support World Diabetes Day. Did you know there is no common cause that fits every type of diabetes? To learn more, visit www.diabetes.ca . @DiabetesCanada

2 DAYS until Diabetes Awareness Month! Let’s End Diabetes Together. With the support of corporate and community partners we will achieve our goal of ending dia...betes through: 1. Education 2. Research 3. Advocacy This November we can all end diabetes by creating awareness together! #EndDiabetes #DiabetesAwarenessMonth

BC Place will glow blue tonight in advance of World Diabetes Day on Saturday, November 14th Did you know 1-in-3 Canadians live with diabetes or prediabetes? For more information, go to www.diabetes.ca #EndDiabetes

Are you ready to party in your pumps or Pjs, Canada? Our Best Banting Virtual Soiree Committee invites you to join us virtually and dance the night away from... the comfort of your home. If you are outside of Manitoba, you can still make a donation and access the livestream event featuring inspiring entertainment, celebrity guests, a silent auction and much more. Get your tickets today: http://ow.ly/jSrB50BZI1t #BestBantingVirtualSoiree #EndDiabetes #VirtualGala #PJsorPumps

We’re grateful for our Lace Up for Diabetes top fundraisers. We couldn’t have done it without you! Together we laced up, together we raised funds, and together we will End Diabetes. #Thankyou #Enddiabetes #DiabetesCanada

The Convention Centre is glowing blue in recognition of #WorldDiabetesDay. 300,000 Canadians live with type 1 diabetes and most are diagnosed during childhood and adolescence. For more information, go to https://loom.ly/2lXYIaY @DiabetesCanada #EndDiabetes

THANK YOU CANADA! Together, we raised $150K. We want to say thank you to everyone who made Lace Up for Diabetes, Virtual 10K, do it your way, a huge success an...d we couldn’t have done it without you. Kudos to our wonderful participants, sponsors, volunteers, ambassadors, team captains, donors and supporters of Diabetes. Together we will end diabetes! http://dbts.ca/G4ZY50BGTUH #Thankyou #LaceUp #Enddiabetes #DiabetesCanada

Lace Up for Diabetes Canada's Virtual Celebration - Great lineup of inspirational speakers, performers, nutrition sessions, and fun fitness breaks! Still time to Donate: https://crm2.diabetes.ca//My%2520Diabet/LaceUp_Donate.html

Only 5 more days to our Canada-wide Lace Up for Diabetes Virtual Celebration at 5 p.m. EST! Join us on Diabetes Canada's Facebook Live to celebrate your journey.... If you haven't joined Lace Up yet, there is still time to do your 10K! Join now: https://crm2.diabetes.ca/si/SPageNavigator/LaceUp_home.html #EndDiabetes #LaceUp #DiabetesCanada

Why are you Lacing Up this September? We would love to hear from you and remember to share your stories by tagging Diabetes Canada or use #EndDiabetes ! Can't wait to celebrate your success on Sept 27th - 5pm EST on Diabetes Canada's Facebook Live!

Have you started fundraising yet? here are a few easy and quick tips to get you started There is still time to invite your friends and family to join your Lace Up journey this September https://crm2.diabetes.ca/.../SPageNavigator/LaceUp_home.html #EndDiabetes #LaceUp #diabetescanada

Are you ready for our final Lace Up challenge? Raise a $100 to win a $100 Gift Card! Lace Up, and raise a minimum of $100 between September 21-26 for a cha...nce to win a $100 gift card from Fitness on the Go. Rules & Regulations: https://crm2.diabetes.ca//Fitness_on_the_Go_Weekly_Challen

Join Mark Woolley and Lace Up for Diabetes Canada this Sunday! Help #EndDiabetes with the virtual 10K by doing it your way! Walk, run, bike, dance, & take 2 hou...rs or 2 weeks. It's your 10K! Do it your way. Join #WW28: http://bit.ly/WW28Team Details: http://bit.ly/LaceUp-Info

Are you ready Canada? Mark your calendars for our Lace Up for Diabetes Virtual Celebration on September 27 at 5 p.m. EST. We have a great lineup of inspiratio...nal speakers, performers, nutrition sessions, and fun fitness breaks! There is still time to Lace Up and help fundraise to End Diabetes! http://dbts.ca/l09350BsHUa #EndDiabetes #LaceUp #DiabetesCanada

Thanks to our Lace Up for Diabetes Regional Sponsors for their help and support in the fight to End Diabetes. It’s not too late. Join Lace Up today: http://...dbts.ca/Z8p850BrmRR #EndDiabetes #LaceUp #DiabetesCanada Pacific Blue Cross Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals - MAHCP SaskMilk Red River Co-op Emergent BioSolutions Inc. Dignity Memorial Woolley's Warriors Manitoba Egg Farmers Ypsomed Diabetescare MedActiv Canada PCL Construction Wawanesa Insurance Affinity CU

Did you hear Ross Chocolates is matching up to $5000 in donations from September 14th to 21st! Login, fundraise, and receive donations to win! - Receive1 donati...on to get 1 entry to win a $250 Ross No Sugar Added Chocolate Prize Pack. - The first 30 fundraisers to receive 2 donations will win a 12-bar box of No Sugar Added chocolate in any flavour they choose! *Donations will not appear on personal fundraising page or count toward fundraising incentives. Contest Rules & Regulations: https://crm2.diabetes.ca//Ross_Chocolates_Weekly_Challenge