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Help us ‘sew’ the seeds of hope this Spring.

The Canadian Diabetes Association’s Clothesline® program asks you to ‘sew’ the seeds of hope this Spring! Clothesline is collecting donations of reusable clothing and small household items in support of diabetes research, education, advocacy and public awareness. Help us reach our goal of receiving 4 million kilograms of donated clothing in the months of May and June.

Schedule your free pick-up today by calling 1(800) 505-5525. Call by June 15, 2009, and be entered to win one of four $500 Canadian Tire gift cards. Don’t forget to tell your friends and family!

Another way to ‘sew’ the seeds of hope is by donating your reusable clothing at one of the 1,500 local Clothesline drop-boxes in your community.

When donating to the Clothesline program, know that you are not only helping to find a cure for diabetes, you are also helping to preserve the environment. In 2008, Clothesline diverted more than 42 million kilograms of clothing and household items from landfills. This translates into a savings of 766 million kWh of energy and reduces our donors’ carbon footprint by 105 million kilograms of CO2 emissions.

Hope comes in many forms. We hope you will join us in helping the 8.5 million Canadians living with or at risk of diabetes.

People in Action

Desperately missing Susan

Recognizing outstanding volunteer contributions

Raising the bar for a worthwhile cause

South Saskatchewan Regional Chair: Doug Rhodes

Committed to patient care

Research in Progress

Diabetes, skin sensation and pain

Nerve damage is a common complication of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It leads to both loss of feeling and pain, and increases the risk of amputation. Dr. Douglas Zochodne, University of Calgary, believes that early nerve damage begins with a loss of skin nerves. Currently, there are no treatments available to prevent further progression or to allow nerve regrowth. Funded by the Canadian Diabetes Association, Dr. Zochodne’s research aims to discover exactly when and how skin nerves become damaged and whether they are still capable of regrowing after injuries. This may help to determine if there are ways to encourage nerve regrowth.

The Latest Online

Adding flavour to our website

Looking for delicious dinner ideas that fit with your healthy meal plan? Check out the new recipe section of the Canadian Diabetes Association’s website. You’ll find recipes for Peppered Roast Beef, Cheesy Shepherd’s Pie and Spicy Hungarian Goulash, plus many more. 

In the News

• Study Finds New Evidence of Periodontal Disease Leading to Gestational Diabetes
  A new study by New York University dental researchers has uncovered evidence that pregnant women with periodontal (gum) disease face an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes even if they don’t smoke or drink, a finding that underscores how important it is for all expectant mothers - even those without other risk factors - to maintain good oral health.

• Too much or too little sleep increases risk of diabetes
  Researchers at Université Laval’s Faculty of Medicine have found that people who sleep too much or not enough are at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance.
  

Good for You

Healthy eating advice on W Network

Healthy eating and regular physical activity can significantly reduce an individual’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes. That’s the message Sharon Zeiler, Senior Manager, Nutrition Initiatives and Strategies with the Canadian Diabetes Association, took to the air when she appeared on What’s Cooking, the popular culinary show on the W Network. Watch the special diabetes-themed episode of What’s Cooking then incorporate some of these healthy eating tips into your meal planning:

Grains & Starches
• Choose whole grains
• Choose high-fibre grains, especially those with soluble fibre (such as barley, brown rice, multigrain pasta)
• Choose low-glycemic index foods

Fruits
• Choose whole and unprocessed fruit for more fibre

Milk & Alternatives
• Choose lower-fat milk (such as skim or 1%) and milk products (such as low-fat yogurt)
• Choose low-fat milk alternatives such as soy- or rice-based products

Vegetables
• Choose a variety of colours
• Choose high-fibre vegetables
• Choose fresh vegetables if possible

Meat & Alternatives
• Choose at least 2 meals per week of fatty fish
(such as salmon, trout, sardines)
• Choose plant protein more often
(such as tofu, legumes, lentils)
• Choose lean meats (trim visible fat,
remove skin from poultry)
• Choose lower-fat cheese (less than 20% milk fat [MF])

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