On November 14, 2011, Ivanka Lupenec from the Canadian Diabetes Association joined 30 eager children and staff at a local Vancouver BC childcare centre to celebrate World Diabetes Day. These wide eyed, very attentive children learned about diabetes, the 90th Anniversary of the Discovery of Insulin in Canada, and what they will do to bring diabetes awareness to their families and in their community. They are young diabetes champions who will spread the word and make a difference!

Langara College Nursing students Vanessa and Alanna created this “90th Anniversary of the Discovery of Insulin” signature board to celebrate World Diabetes Day 2011. At local Canadian Diabetes Association events in Vancouver, BC, individuals were invited to unite with the community to celebrate this great Canadian Discovery.