Media Advisory - Canadian Diabetes Association set to unveil first-ever Diabetes Charter for Canada

A vision for Canadians with diabetes to live to their full potential

OTTAWA, April 2, 2014 /CNW/ - On April 7, 2014, World Health Day, the Canadian Diabetes Association will host events across the country to introduce the Diabetes Charter for Canada (Charter), which supports a shared voice for the diabetes community and presents a common vision for diabetes prevention and management, support and care. The goal of the Charter is to inspire a grassroots initiative to create movement towards comparable access to diabetes support and care for all people living with the disease. Media are invited to attend the events.

British Columbia
	Time:	9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
	Where:	Fairmount Hotel Waterfront, Terrace Room
		900 Canada Place
		Vancouver, BC
Alberta
	Time:	10 to 11 a.m.
	Where:	Edmonton City Hall
		1 Sir Winston Churchill Square
		Edmonton, AB
Saskatchewan
	Time:	10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
	Where:	Travelodge Saskatoon
		106 Circle Drive
		Saskatoon, SK
Manitoba
	Time:	10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
	Where:	Manitoba Legislative Building, Rotunda
		450 Broadway Avenue
		Winnipeg, MB
Ontario
	Time:	1:30 to 2 p.m.
	Where:	Centre Block, House of Commons, Charles Lynch Room
		Ottawa, ON
	Time:	12 to 1 p.m.
	Where:	Queen's Park, Main Legislative Building, Room 228
		Toronto, ON
Nova Scotia
	Time:	11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
	Where:	Canada Games Centre Boardroom
		26 Thomas Raddall Drive
		Halifax, NS
New Brunswick
	Time:	11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
	Where:	YMCA
		570 York Street
		Fredericton, NB
Newfoundland and Labrador
	Time:	11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
	Where:	Holiday Inn, Salon D
		Portugal Cove Road
		St. John's, NFLD
Prince Edward Island
	Time:	10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
	Where:	Rodd Charlottetown Hotel
		75 Kent Street
		Charlottetown, PEI

The guiding principles of the Canadian Diabetes Association in developing the Charter are to: ensure that people who live with diabetes are treated with dignity and respect; advocate for equitable access to high-quality diabetes care and supports; and enhance the health and quality of life for people who live with diabetes and their caregivers.

Canadians from coast to coast are invited to participate in this important nationwide initiative by signing the Diabetes Charter for Canada online at www.MyDiabetesCharter.ca.

About the Diabetes Charter for Canada
The Canadian Diabetes Association developed the Charter through extensive research and consultation, which consisted of: a literature review of health and patient charters developed in Canada and internationally; a panel of subject matter experts including Canadians with diabetes and health professionals to identify key issues affecting people with diabetes; four consultative workshops attended by more than 80 Canadians within the diabetes community; and a survey verifying the rights and responsibilities proposed in the workshops.

An advisory committee of health-care providers and diabetes advocates were consulted regularly and overall, more than 200 people across Canada have been involved in developing the Charter.

About the Canadian Diabetes Association
The Canadian Diabetes Association is a registered charitable organization, leading the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while we work to find a cure. Our professional staff and more than 20,000 volunteers provide education and services to help people in their daily fight against the disease, advocate on behalf of people with diabetes for the opportunity to achieve their highest quality of life, and break ground towards a cure. Please visit diabetes.ca, join us on www.facebook.com/CanadianDiabetesAssociation follow us on Twitter @DiabetesAssoc, or call 1-800-BANTING (226-8464).

SOURCE: Canadian Diabetes Association

For more information, to RSVP or to schedule an interview, please contact:

Randi Gill
Communication Manager
Canadian Diabetes Association
Tel: [phone], ext. 234
Cell: [phone]
[email protected]