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The Banting Homestead is the birthplace of Sir Frederick Banting, co-discoverer of insulin and Canada’s first Nobel Laureate. Fred Banting was born on this property on November 14, 1891, which is now celebrated globally as World Diabetes Day.

Rural Diabetes Coalition
Counties, municipalities, school boards, schools, community organizations and district health units need to collaborate to reverse the Type 2 diabetes pandemic. To learn how you can help, read more.

Interactive Webinars
We offer a series of pre-scheduled, interactive webinars for schools.

Visit Us * We are open!
The health and wellbeing of our visitors and staff continue to be our utmost priority. For that reason, we will be open only by scheduled appointment 10:00 am to 3:30 pm, 7 days/week. Group sizes will be limited to 20 participants. Masks are required.

Youth & Parents
Help us Fight Diabetes and help your family. Why should you do that and how can we help each other Fight Diabetes?

Teachers & Students
Help us Fight Diabetes and help your students. Why should you do that and how can we help each other Fight Diabetes?

Healthcare Providers
Help us Fight Diabetes and help your patients. Why should you do that and how can we help each other Fight Diabetes?
Our Vision
Mission
Fight Diabetes with an emphasis on youth. Preserve the birthplace of Sir Frederick Banting.
Fight Diabetes with an emphasis on youth. Preserve the birthplace of Sir Frederick Banting.
Objectives
Diabetes prevention and self-management support, minimizing transition challenges faced by youth living with diabetes, encouraging in-school support for students with diabetes.
Diabetes prevention and self-management support, minimizing transition challenges faced by youth living with diabetes, encouraging in-school support for students with diabetes.
Approach
Raising awareness and encouraging early detection through education, supportive programs, research and selected advocacy.
Raising awareness and encouraging early detection through education, supportive programs, research and selected advocacy.
What's New
Highlights exciting new initiatives from the Sir Fredrick Banting Legacy Foundation.


Rural Diabetes Coalition
The Diabetes Challenge Youth-onset type 2 diabetes is rising globally.…


Take the 3D Virtual Tour
Get the most from your Virtual Tour. Before taking the 3D Virtual Tour…

Visit Us * We are Open!
The health and wellbeing of our visitors and staff continue to be our utmost priority. For that reason, we will be open only by scheduled appointment 10:00 am to 3:30 pm, 7 days/week. Group sizes will be limited. Masks are required.
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Diabetes Classes (Adults)
Participants: Adults trying to prevent, or who are living with, diabet…

Day Camp Field Trips
Participants: Children and youth enrolled in a Day Camp program We pro…
