CDAR Clothesline

CDAR will be beginning the clothing donation with Clothesline FEBRUARY 1st through MARCH 2nd!

You can donate all cloth based items. This includes bedding, sleeping bags, belts and ties, and blankets. 

One hundred per cent of net proceeds raised by Clothesline directly support the Canadian Diabetes Association and world-leading diabetes research, education and advocacy. 

Money raised will be identified as revenue generated from the local community. Since the CDA seeks to maximize every dollar made, money is pooled at the National level and used at all levels of the CDA. The branches use the allocated funds to run community service activities. 

We had a generous amount donated last year all thanks for your help. This year we need your help again, so drop by your donations at the Student Campus Centre Lobby!

To learn more http://www.diabetes.ca/how-you-can-help/clothesline

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Intersection of Food Security and Diabetes workshop

We are pleased to share with you an invitation to attend the Intersection of Food Security and Diabetes workshop, presented by Dr. Enza Gucciardi, Associate Professor at Ryerson University and Sandra Fitzpatrick, RD, CDE from the South Riverdale Community Health Centre. Join us in supporting this informative seminar, which will highlight the important association between food insecurity and its impact on diabetes management.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Date/Time: Wednesday, February, 25th 2:00 - 3:30pm
Location: Ryerson University, Kerr Hall West, 375A

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intersection-of-food-security-and-diabetes-tickets-15547885143

Diabetes Self-Management Program

What is the Diabetes Self-Management Program?
The Diabetes Self-Management Program Is a six-week workshop that helps people with diabetes to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives. The workshop provides information and teaches practical skills. It gives people the confidence and motivation they need to manage the challenges of living with diabetes.

Who can attend?
Adults experiencing type 2 diabetes as well as their family, friends and/or caregivers.

What does it cost to attend?
It is FREE to participants, and participants receive the Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions course book. Participants must pre-register for a workshop and encouraged to attend all six sessions.

What happens in the workshop?
Workshop groups meet once a week for 2.5 hours, over six weeks. There are ten to fifteen participants in each workshop. In the workshop, you will learn how to:
• use the skills needed for day-to-day management of diabetes and related symptoms
• prevent low blood glucose
• prevent or delay complications
• plan low fat meals and read nutrition labels
• communicate effectively with your health care team
• manage medications stress management
• planning and problem solving
Participants take an active role in the workshop by setting weekly goals and providing feedback on how they managed.

Information according to Toronto Central Self-Management Program, to learn more go to http://www.tcsmp.ca/