Artificial Pancreas Project Education, Time & Dates For Canadians

Listed below is information that I was asked to share with all my Canadian T1 peeps.

There are numerous FREE events going on throughout Canada during Diabetes Awareness Month this month talking about the Artificial Pancreas project with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).

Below is a list of events through out Canada that are free to attend.

The events will include an update on the Artificial Pancreas Project by Medical Director, Dr. Henry Anhalt, DO. He will be discussing the evolution of diabetes management technology, updates on technologies involved in the project, and the development roadmap – where are we now, and what comes next.

+ Tuesday, November 8th - 6:30pm – 8:30pm – Calgary, AB, Calgary Zoo - ENMAX Conservatory / 1300 Zoo Road NW Parking at Zoo Administration on South Side

+ Wednesday, November 9th - 6:30pm – 8:30pm – Barrie, ON, South shore Community Centre / 205 Lakeshore Drive

+ Thursday, November 10th - 6:30pm – 8:30pm – St. John’s NL - The Johnson Geo Centre / Celestial Gallery; 175 Signal Hill Rd – kid activities will be provided too

+ Friday, November 11th - 2:00pm – 5:00pm – Halifax, NS - The Discovery Centre / 1583 Barrington St, (Metered parking and MetroPark Parkade nearby) - kid activities will be provided too

+ Wednesday, November 30th - 7:00pm – 9:00pm – Ottawa, ON - Hampton Inn and Conference Centre / Room 106 D100 Coventry Road

All events will include light refreshments.

You can RSVP to Animas Canada Customer Care at 1-877-464-0074 or email at CustomerCare@Animas.ca. You will need to provide your full name, event date and location, contact phone number and any additional guest information.

AN UPDATE: a new event has been added for,

Tuesday, November 29

Toronto, ON

5:30pm – 7:30pm

Oro Restaurant

Humidor Room

45 Elm Street, Toronto, ON

Dinner will be provided

RSVP to Robin Dales by Friday, November 25, at 905-464-4939 or email at rdales@its.jnj.com

So go ahead pick an event and get educated because diabetes awareness month is not just about educating the general public about diabetes; knowledge is power and you need all the power you can get to fight diabetes!