Diabetes Action Canada

For far too long diabetes research projects took place without the most knowledgeable experts partners at the table – those living with the disease. 

This led to the development of treatments and therapies that did not always take the needs of those living with diabetes and their families into consideration, and which often failed because of this.

Diabetes Action Canada was formed to ensure the patient voice is not only heard, but deeply embedded into the research process, with the overarching goal of improving outcomes for everyone.

Our mission is to develop patient- and research-informed innovations that are equitable and that are designed to prevent diabetes and its related complications. Our four main goals are improving the patient and healthcare professional experience, better understanding and enhancing population outcomes, and reducing costs to the healthcare system.