“I am a Diabetes Champion because… I support and encourage the passion of 200 Novo Nordisk employees to be Diabetes Champions and promote healthy active lifestyles, both personally and within our Company.”

“I am a Diabetes Champion because… I spend most of my day thinking about diabetes, talking about management, seeing patients with diabetes, and in my spare time, working on a research project to improve diabetes care.”

“I am a Diabetes Champion because… of role model teachers and family experiences that led me to this specialty. I learn each day from those who are living with diabetes.”

“I am a Diabetes Champion because… since being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1993, I have worked hard to keep my diabetes in check and I work to help others with diabetes to take control of their disease and to live life to the fullest!”

“I am a Diabetes Champion because… I married a diabetic and we are loving life together .”

“I am a Diabetes Champion because… I have looked after children with diabetes for more than 50 years.”

“I am a Diabetes Champion because… I support people living with diabetes to take control of their diabetes and I teach others to try to do the same.”

“I am a Diabetes Champion because… I have dedicated most of my life to diabetes care, education and research.”

Gwen is a local Lioness who is living with diabetes for a two week period to help spread the word about diabetes and the commitment involved. She has been telling her story to her local Lion members.

Sarah has been living with diabetes all her life because her mom has Type 1. Now Sarah is an active volunteer at the Kawarthas Branch of the CDA and helps plan events that teach people about diabetes. She is a very valuable volunteer at the CDA.