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Advocacy
How do we advocate for people with diabetes?
Through education and services, advocacy, research and translating research into practical applications, the Canadian Diabetes Association works to prevent type 2 diabetes and to improve the quality of life for those affected by type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. We encourage the adoption of a healthy lifestyle as one of the best methods of prevention. We also represent the interests of more than 3 million Canadians living with diabetes to government, non-government associations, business and the public.
Canadian Diabetes Association staff and volunteers are available in our regional offices across the country to answer specific questions about diabetes and advocacy as well as to provide information, support and referrals if required.
We also work with municipal, provincial, territorial and federal governments and policy-makers to ensure they recognize diabetes as one of the most significant public health issues in Canada today, and take action to address it.
Our advocacy efforts are coordinated through the Office of Public Policy and Government Relations in Ottawa. This office supports the advocacy activities of the National Advocacy Council, the National Board of Directors, volunteer advocates and staff. The office also coordinates research activities and publishes reports and briefs that serve to guide and maintain the Association’s advocacy work.
Find the Canadian Diabetes Association Regional Leadership Centre in your community, or contact the Office of Public Policy and Government Relations at .
We also invite you to get involved in our advocacy efforts.