1. A strategy to address the diabetes epidemic in Canada

2. Overview The problem The history The solution The benefits
The recommendations
The plan

3. The problem

4. Diabetes is a problem getting markedly worse

5. Indigenous people in Canada have much higher prevalence

6. Canada has been without a dedicated diabetes strategy since 2013
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Strategic Plan (Chronic Disease Prevention)
Strategic Framework
Defined outcomes are an important element of strategic renewal for diabetes in Canada
Coordinating Committee NDS
Defined outcomes are an important element of strategic renewal for diabetes in Canada
Canadian Diabetes Strategy
Global best practice is to have a strategy
The WHO’s Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases, features a goal of halting the rise of diabetes by 2025 and includes voluntary global targets for diabetes.
Since 2013, Canada has been without a diabetes strategy or specific target.
What we are doing now is not working.
Between 2000 and 2010, the prevalence of diabetes in Canada doubled from 1.2 million to 2.4 million.
By 2010, one person was being diagnosed with diabetes in Canada on average every 3 minutes.
Both the prevalence and costs of diabetes are projected to grow by 40per cent in the next decade.
A pan-Canadian strategy can benefit all
More people who are at risk of developing diabetes would be able to know their status and take preventative measures, thereby avoiding developing the disease
Fewer people with diabetes would develop serious complications like heart disease, kidney disease or amputations, which in turn would reduce the enormous burden of diabetes
Anything that reduces the prevalence of diabetes or improves its management will reduce heart disease and many of the interventions will have benefits in obesity, cancer, arthritis, even mental health.
Canada as a global leader in diabetes treatment
If Canada were to adopt a new strategy for the prevention and management of diabetes based on a framework, it would be the first in the world to do so.
This could be a powerful catalyst to propel Canada back to a position as a world leader in the fight against diabetes by 2021, the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin by a team led by a Canadian doctor, Frederick Banting, at the University of Toronto.
Provincial and Territorial Initiatives
Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative

7. The solution

9. The difference: Diabetes 360°
Adapted from UNAIDS’ successful “ ” model
Greater focus on:
Primary prevention
Screening and early diagnosis
Reduced complications
Accessible care and support (e- health, community networks, etc.)
Measurable outcomes

10. The benefits

11. Diabetes 360˚ can help

12. Benefits for Canada Highly relevant issue to voters
5 million Canadians know they have diabetes, as do their families and friends
Extra help for vulnerable communities:
Indigenous peoples
Newcomers to Canada
Senior citizens
Big return on investment
Low up-front investment of $150 million over 7 years
More efficient spending of the $27 billion
Short-term and long-term cost benefits (more than $36 billion in the next decade)

13. Savings rise to $36 billion with improved care

14. The recommendations

15. Prevention and Screening

16. Treatment and Outcomes

17. Foundational Elements and Type 1-specific Recommendations

18. Unique considerations of Indigenous peoples

19. The plan

20. Project Timeline
100th Anniversary

21. Why We Need Your Help Personal stories have greater impact
Canadians who are dealing with challenges or have concerns can make a difference
The more, the merrier
Politicians are more likely to hear us if we are bolstered by Canadian voices
Every single voice counts when trying to illuminate the seriousness of an issue
We need to cut through the noise
When there is competition for mindshare and resources, we need to be clear, concise and compelling

22. What You Can Do Participate in our e-advocacy campaign
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Participate in our e-advocacy campaign
Invite your networks to join in the e-advocacy campaign
Promote Diabetes 360˚ to your networks ( them; post on LinkedIn; speak at meetings or conferences)
Blog or tweet your perspectives (don’t forget to tag #Diabetes360)!

23. What You Can Do (cont’d)
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Write an OpEd or share your story with local media
Meet your elected officials to tell them why you believe Canada needs to adopt a national strategy to tackle diabetes
Participate in Diabetes Canada’s lobby days (  us to find one near you)
Hold your own event with your elected officials (think: tea party or strawberry social to raise awareness; rally to call for change)

24. Thank you! Contact: Kimberley Hanson kimberley.hanson@diabetes.ca