2018 Annual Report
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TOGETHER, WE ARE STRONGER THAN DIABETES Your 2018 Impact in the Fight to End Diabetes 1 IN 3 OF US LIVE WITH THIS DISEASE The number of Canadians kidney failure cases blindness for working-age adults living with diabetes has requiring dialysis. in our country. doubled since 2000. Every three minutes someone new Diabetes is the We are racing against the clock is diagnosed. Another young leading cause of lower as the cases of diabetes advance at a staggering rate. We need child, grandparent, partner, limb amputations friend or loved one faces this to work faster and invest in a life-altering diagnosis — and a in Canadian adults, bolder approach to confronting slew of potential complications, associated with the root causes of this disease. including a shortened life approximately 70% expectancy. We’ve learned from our of all non-traumatic sustained efforts that diabetes is Those with diabetes amputations. simply too widespread for us to tackle alone. That’s why we are account for 30% of More than 500,000 people are partnering strategically across strokes, 40% of heart affected by diabetic retinopathy, various sectors to address attacks and 50% of making it the leading cause of gaps and barriers to deliver WE TOUCH THE LIVES OF CANADIANS JUST LIKE YOU. 23,734 people accessed support and connected to vital resources through PROVIDING Diabetes Canada’s 1-800-BANTING 1900 + children and youth with type VITAL SUPPORT phone line, email centre and 1 diabetes and their families information kits MAKING SPACE attended D-Camps 1 FOR CONNECTION on population impact in an unprecedented way. We are increasing the capacity of Canadians to live a healthy preventing the onset and lifestyle and to overcome the consequences of diabetes barriers and challenges diabetes and working to discover a cure. brings by shifting our efforts strategy that will bring about from the individual level to focus But we need more power sustainable change for all on shifting our efforts to create to turn the tide against the Canadians. change at the level of public damage of this disease. The policy and healthcare delivery. support and partnership of volunteers, advocates, change Together, we are Diabetes Canada has been makers, donors, champions and stronger than diabetes. leading the fight against community groups is essential diabetes since 1953 by helping to realizing a national diabetes those affected live healthy lives, ADVOCATING TO THE 100 M LBS + GOVERNMENT FOR of textile waste diverted FINANCIAL RELIEF from landfills through 2.7 M + our partnership with the unique visitors accessed FOR THOSE WHO National Diabetes Trust Diabetes Canada’s website to NEED IT MOST 2200 + find critical diabetes resources previously denied applications 370,000 + for the disability tax credit were and information unique visitors accessed our reviewed and 60% subsequently world class clinical practice approved, paying an average of guidelines electronically $1500 per year in tax relief EDUCATING PHYSICIANS AND THE PUBLIC 2 BANTING HOUSE A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD This is a pivotal moment in to build on the tremendous diabetes history. As we near successes we saw as a result of the 100th anniversary of the our collaboration in 2018. discovery of insulin in 2021, we Thank you for being a at Diabetes Canada are keenly Together, we can make an part of this vital moment aware of the remarkable strides incredible impact on diabetes care in diabetes care we have been at the population level. We must in diabetes history. able to make thanks to your recognize that with 11 million support — and yet we are also Canadians impacted by diabetes, aware there is still so much work this disease has reached epidemic to do in the fight to End Diabetes. levels within our country. We’re committed to bringing I am so thankful for your research-based evidence to the steadfast trust in Diabetes front lines of diabetes care, making Canada. Please know that we connections between the lab and are moving confidently and the real world. Our sharp focus boldly forward under our new on Clinical Practice Guidelines leadership to continue the ensures that what is discovered prevention of diabetes and in labs in Canada and across the mitigate its complications, work world benefits people living with towards healthier communities diabetes in our communities. through exceptional diabetes care, and find a cure for this We’ve been pushing harder than epidemic of disease. ever in our advocacy work for a government commitment to a I offer my heartfelt thanks to the national diabetes strategy, thousands of Diabetes Canada and as we head into an election staff, volunteers and donors Jim Newton year we will only continue who champion our work. Chair of the Board 3 A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT There has never been a more formal strategy, Diabetes 360°, and Canada is where we believe urgent time to act to End to do just that. With the help of we will find a cure for diabetes. Diabetes. Canadians in their supporters like you, our voice This is a pivotal moment in the 20s now face a 50% chance of has been amplified to tell the fight to eradicate this disease, developing this disease. That stories of our most important and together we are pushing staggering number speaks stakeholders — the 11 million towards a healthier tomorrow. to the epidemic diabetes has people in our country affected by become across the nation. diabetes. We will be unrelenting Thank you for investing in our pursuit of seeing a in the future of Together with our partners, commitment to this strategy in Diabetes Canada is investing in every federal party’s platform this prevention, care and a a bold new vision to radically upcoming election season. cure for diabetes. change the course of diabetes in our country. Thanks to your efforts, we are building from our collective We know this disease is anything investment to push for but simple — and that’s why we preventative public policy to need to examine the multitude halt the development of type 2 of complex factors that affect its diabetes. We are driving better onset and treatment through health outcomes for people the lens of population impact. with diabetes by educating Factors like food insecurity, their health care providers, urbanized neighbourhoods, advocating for access to and socioeconomic status resources and offering impactful all influence the incidence of camp programs. We are funding diabetes. It’s not enough to world class research towards focus on change at the individual a cure. Prevention, care and a or even local level — we must cure — it’s our focus. scale our efforts to tackle the primary causes of diabetes and And your continued support empower every Canadian to live is more critical than ever. The their healthiest life. goal to End Diabetes is a bold one — but it’s firmly rooted in Diabetes Canada has mapped Canadian history. Canada is Dr. Jan Hux out, documented and written a where we discovered insulin, President and CEO 4 MANAGING THE ROLLERCOASTER OF DIABETES When Camille was diagnosed had at D-Camps. “It’s so important Michael. “We don’t have a cure with type 1 diabetes at just two to me that everyone who wants to yet and people still have to live years old, her family had no go to camp has the opportunity with this disease.” experience with the disease. “We to,” explains Camille. Their reached out to Diabetes Canada philanthropy is truly a family affair! Camille’s family believes in the early,” says her mother Carol importance of collective impact Cruickshank. “We were looking While Camille’s diabetes is well — they know that our voices for resources that could help us controlled, her parents point are stronger together, and that explain her disease to others, out that every day is hard work. more important innovations and for connections to other They live with the reality that can be achieved through the people who understood what the disease carries high risks joint commitment of donors, we were experiencing.” for complications. Camille’s volunteers, partners, and other twin brother Joey also supports stakeholders coast to coast Carol and her husband Jim Lisser, her and looks out for her. The to coast. along with Camille’s grandfather family is hopeful for promising Michael Cruickshank, have advances in research that point “I truly believe we’re become loyal supporters of the to the potential for simpler day- at the precipice of charity in the 14 years since to-day diabetes management, Camille’s diagnosis. And Camille which has inspired their really important has become a vocal advocate in commitment to give back. breakthroughs. And her own right, too, thanks to the with the growing empowering experience she has “There’s never been a more important time to invest in prevalence of diabetes diabetes prevention, care, and in Canada, moving research,” says Carol. “It’s all about quality of life,” continues the dial even in small increments, can have a significant impact.” — Carol Cruickshank 5 THE CRUICKSHANK/LISSER FAMILY STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE IN DIABETES CARE Your investment allows us to in diabetes care to ensure bring evidence-based insights exceptional patient care. disciplined by data to Health CLINICAL PRACTICE Care Providers and advocate for “The Guidelines are GUIDELINES both policy and practice change. essential because they With your support, we launched Diabetes Canada engaged our refreshed Clinical Practice summarize the evidence 22,118 Health Care Guidelines in 2018. and best practices to Providers in 2018 through our webinars, conferences, try to implement. But Our Clinical Practice Guidelines and education events. put the power into patients there’s a difference hands, by giving them the tools between knowing what to self-advocate and Health Care REDUCING THE to do and reliably being Providers the resources needed RISK OF DIABETES to provide the best possible able to do it.