LEADING THE FIGHT...
AGAINST DIABETES
The Canadian Diabetes Association is a member-based, independently governed charitable association, founded in 1953 by Dr. Charles Best, co-discoverer of insulin. The Association's mission is to lead the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while we work to find a cure.

We are delivering on our mission by:
  • Providing people with diabetes and healthcare professionals with education and services
  • Advocating on behalf of people with diabetes
  • Supporting research
  • Translating research into practical applications
We are building a value driven culture committed to excellence, partnership, innovation, integrity, and respect.

What We Do:

In 2009, the Association fundraised $75 million in revenues through:
  • Individual and corporate support
  • Recycled clothing and household goods
Governed by volunteer Board of Directors, we are supported by more than 39,000 volunteers and members, including:
  • 20,000 community volunteers
  • 16,000 lay members
  • 3,000+ professional members
Across Canada, the work of the Association is also supported by 1,000 employees. 

How We Are Leading The Fight Against Diabetes:

The Association is dedicated to advocating on behalf of people with diabetes and giving them a strong voice. Each year, we invest more than $7.5 million in the best, most innovative diabetes research in Canada. And, we bring diabetes research to life by transplanting our Clinical Practice Guidelines into practical tools for healthcare professionals. 

How You Can Help:

There are many ways you can help us lead the fight. You can set a fitness or fundraising goal by joining Team Diabetes, make a used clothing or household goods donation through Clothesline, become a member, volunteer or simply donate to our cause.