Media Advisory - Canadian Diabetes Association and International Diabetes Federation unveil resources to make schools better places for children with diabetes

TORONTO, Aug. 28, 2014 /CNW/ - As thousands of children head back to school this week, the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) are launching resources, including an iOS app, to help children with diabetes have a safe and full school experience.

Date:	Wed., Sept. 3, 2014
Time:	10 a.m.
Where:	Enoch Turner Schoolhouse
	106 Trinity St, Toronto, ON M5A 3C6
Who:
	- Ms. Aileen Leo   Executive Director, Government Relations and Public Affairs, CDA
	- Dr. David Chaney   Senior Education Specialist, IDF
	- Honourable Dipika Damerla    Associate Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
	- Ms. Shana Bentz   Mother of a child living with diabetes

Canadian Diabetes Association: diabetes.ca

International Diabetes Federation: idf.org

SOURCE: Canadian Diabetes Association

Paul Kilbertus, Senior Manager, Strategic Communications, Canadian Diabetes Association, Tel: [phone], On-site /cell: 416-866-5187, [email protected]