Personal Stories

One in 13 Canadians have diabetes, yet only 1 in 3 are aware that they do.

The Many Faces of Diabetes social marketing campaign aims to increase the general public's awareness of diabetes, and to encourage changes in lifestyle that include healthy eating and physical activity.

Here are snapshots of everyday Canadians whose lives have been affected by diabetes because they either have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, are at risk of being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes or teach people about diabetes.