The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre

04/20/2026

It’s Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we’re feeling so grateful💙

To our incredible volunteers: your time, compassion, and dedication power everything we do for the type 1 diabetes community. We truly couldn’t do this without you. Thank you for showing up, giving back, and making a real difference every single day.

04/17/2026

We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors for making this year’s State of the Art Management of Type 1 Diabetes Conference possible.

Your support helps bring together education, innovation, and community in meaningful ways.

Thank you for your partnership—we truly couldn’t do this without you.

04/17/2026

Session 5 closed out the day with Sam Morrison.

His talk, “That’s Not a Tide Pod: How My CGM Helps Me Connect With The World,” brought humour, honesty, and a powerful personal perspective on living with type 1 diabetes.

Highly interactive and engaging, he had the audience laughing, reflecting, and actively participating throughout. A memorable and meaningful close to the conference—reminding us of the human side of T1D and the importance of connection, understanding, and lived experience.

04/17/2026

Session 4 featured Dr. J Nina Ham.

Her presentation, “Hypercholesterolemia in Type 1 Diabetes: Startin’ the Statin,” explored the important role of lipid management in T1D care and when statin therapy should be considered.

The session sparked thoughtful discussion around common misconceptions about cholesterol—including how everyday foods like eggs compare to other familiar choices.

A practical and engaging session that reinforced the importance of proactive cardiovascular risk management in people living with type 1 diabetes.

04/17/2026

Session 3 featured Dr. Tricia Tang.

Her presentation, “Diabetes Distress: A Model to Screen, Explore, and Triage in Under 5 Minutes,” highlighted the critical role of mental health in diabetes care—offering practical tools to better support patients in real time.

Through powerful, real lived experiences, she brought to light the many ways diabetes distress can show up for individuals—reminding us of the importance of empathy, listening, and whole-person care.

04/17/2026

Refreshment breaks today are brought to our conference by our Gold and Silver sponsors: Abbott MiniMed Canada Dexcom Canada Tandem Diabetes Care. Thank you for your continued support!

04/17/2026

Dr. Dessi P. Zaharieva took the stage for Session 2!

Her presentation, “Move Smarter, Not Harder: Practical Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) Strategies for Exercise in Type 1 Diabetes,” was packed with practical insights to help individuals safely and confidently stay active while managing T1D.

A must-hear session highlighting the powerful intersection of technology and exercise. 💪

04/17/2026

Dr. Neale Cohen joined us today all the way from Australia! 🇦🇺

He delivered an insightful session on the CLOSE-IT Trial and the current state of fully closed loop systems—sharing the latest advancements shaping the future of type 1 diabetes care.

We’re so grateful to have global experts like Dr. Cohen bringing cutting-edge knowledge to our conference!

04/17/2026

The morning is off to a great start! To welcome us to our day of state of the art education, our Platinum Sponsor Omnipod Canada hosted an educational preconference breakfast. Thank you to Insulet's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Trang Ly, for joining us!

04/16/2026

The 14th Annual State of the Art Management of Type 1 Diabetes Conference has officially kicked off with a wonderful pre-conference dinner hosted by our Presenting Sponsor, Sanofi.

Great food, inspiring speakers, and the very best company — a fantastic start to the event!💙

04/14/2026

One week away until screening!!💙

Join us April 20th to be screened!💙

04/12/2026

There’s still time to grab your partner and rally for a great cause! Our annual pickleball tournament is coming up, and we’re calling all duos to hit the court.

Whether you’re in it to win it or just here for the fun, every serve supports an incredible community 💙

Spots are filling up—don’t miss out!
Sign up your duo today and be part of something special.