The Birthplace of Sir Frederick Banting
The mission of the Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation is to ‘Fight Diabetes’.
While we are not healthcare professionals and are unable to give medical advice, we ‘Fight Diabetes’ by providing education about Diabetes.
We have created information sessions that are suitable for all ages that can be presented in-person, or virtually, through a webinar online. These sessions explain:
Diabetes is a life-long condition where the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or does not use insulin properly. Insulin helps manage the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood.
Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease that causes the body to stop making insulin. T1D is treated with insulin.
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) causes the body to not use insulin properly. T2D can be treated with lifestyle changes and other diabetes medications.
Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy and increases the risk of T2D later in life.
Pre-diabetes occurs when glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.
Contact a healthcare professional as soon as possible if you have any concerns.
If any of these symptoms are a concern for you, or someone you know, please Take the Test to see your risk and see a healthcare professional as soon as possible if you have any concerns.