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CATCH,

YOU CAN'T

or CURE

TYPE 1 DIABETES

BUT YOU CAN MANAGE IT
...AND WE'RE HERE TO HELP!

CAUSE,

WHAT IS T1D?  |  NEW DIAGNOSIS  |  NUTRITION  |  EDUCATION  |  SUPPORT  |  PROGRAMS  |  SERVICES  |  BLOGSHOP

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T1D ACADEMY

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LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE WITH

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T1D Academy provides services and support to people, families and caregivers who are challenged with managing Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) through workshops, programs and individual sessions addressing a variety of topics to support T1Ds in living their best life.

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We take great pride in building solid relationships with and being fully committed to our fellow T1s. We have intimate knowledge about the physical and emotional challenges that Type 1 Diabetes throws at you from day-to-day, minute-to-minute. We welcome the opportunity to share our experiences, expertise and encouragement with you, your family, friends, caregivers, teachers, coaches, counsellors... anyone and everyone that touches your life. 

 

We have well over 2 decades of success with self-management strategies with Type 1 Diabetes for adults and adolescents. Through that experience we have shaped an all-encompassing, evidence-based offering that we strongly believe will help you live your best life with T1D.

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We welcome each and every opportunity and hope you'll get in touch. Check out our programs and services tab or contact us, today, for more info.

TYPE 1 DIABETES.

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NEW

SUPPORT
FAMILY FOCUSED

DIAGNOSIS

New Diagnosis
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NUTRITION
 

& DIABETES EDUCATORS

SUPPORT
REGISTERED DIETITIANS 

Nutrition Support

YOU'RE NOT ALONE  WE'RE ALWAYS HERE

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ARE YOU FEELING OVERWHELMED? NEED A LITTLE EXTRA HELP?

 

We offer dedicated support for newly diagnosed clients and caregivers in support of finding your 'new normal'. We have a combined 30 years of experience with T1D management and will be at your beck and call to answer questions, provide support, programs and resources, liaison with your child's daycare and/or school staff and administration to ensure care plans are in place, refer you to trusted healthcare professionals, or just lend an ear to vent to or shoulder to lean on.

 

The first few months are especially overwhelming. Contact us, today, to learn more about how we can help you live your best life with Type 1 Diabetes.

MEAL PLANNING MADE EASIER.

Managing blood sugars can be a challenge. There are over 40 lifestyle factors that can make them spike too high or drop too low, not to mention eating patterns (e.g., vegetarian, vegan, halal, celiac, gluten-free) and digestive issues; e.g., gastroparesis (slow motility), intestinal enteropathy (reflux, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, etc.) and/or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The foods we eat play a major role in blood sugar management. Our Registered Dietitians and Diabetes Educators are available to support you and your family in optimizing your lifestyle and making choices that will help you...

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IMPROVE YOUR TIME-IN-RANGE.

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Do you have questions about counting carbs, reading nutrition labels, the glycemic index, how to shop for 'T1D-friendly' foods, meal and snack ideas or tracking tools? Come and see us. Our Registered Dietitians and Diabetes Educators has a bunch of great, evidence-based information to share! Most insurance plans will cover services provided by a Registered Dietitian. Please contact us for details.

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EDUCATION
PUBLIC SPEAKING  and

ADVOCACY &

WORKSHOP FACILITATION

Advocacy & Education

EXPERTS  AT YOUR SERVICE

GET IN TOUCH AND LET'S MAKE A PLAN!
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Do you need 'lived experience' support to clinch that grant funding, influence policy decisions or put the heat on your insurance provider? Are you looking for help to educate teachers, caregivers, coaches, employers and/or friends and family? Is there a conference or event coming up that you'd love to have a subject matter expert speak at? Contact us, today, and help us help you reach your goals!
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KRISTEN | MAN, RD, CDE
As a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator with a Masters in Applied Nutrition and almost 25 years of experience living with type 1 diabetes - exploring strategies and technologies to help manage the burden of chronic disease - Kristen has a wealth of knowledge about all things T1D. She is passionate about educating, advocating and supporting people from all walks of life to better understand Type 1 and live their best life!
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KENADIE | ADVOCATE
Diagnosed just before her 7th birthday, Kenadie has become quite well-known in T1D circles. As a national ambassador for JDRF and The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre she has travelled to Parliament Hill to advocate for research funding, educated kids and staff about caring for kids with T1D in schools, represented her daily challenges with Type 1 at many events and sponsorship pitches, fundraised over $100,000 and been featured in many nationally published articles and campaigns. She also is certified in babysitting and first aid by the Canadian Red Cross.

Contact us, today, to learn more about how we can support you in reaching your goals.

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YOURSELF
PAY IT FORWARD

BE A PART OF

SOMETHING

BIGGER THAN

Mentoring & Peer Support

MENTORING & PEER SUPPORT

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THE STRUGGLE IS REAL! 

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Become a member of our peer support network and get matched with a peer, group or service that best fits your needs, personality, experience or passion.

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MENTORS: help someone out who is struggling with issues you've also experienced or have tackled and help someone live their best life with T1D.

 

MENTEES: connect with someone who 'gets you' and what you're going through.

 

CONNECT: looking for babysitter for your T1D? Do you have a special talent? Do you like making friends? Do you want free entry to workshops? This is for YOU!!

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Check out our programs and services tab or contact us, today, for more info.

DON'T GO IT ALONE...

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Kristen has been laser-focused on the pursuit of her dream of establishing a support centre for people challenged by Type 1 diabetes (T1D) since her daughter's diagnosis in 2013. Her personal experience as an adult with, and a parent of a child managing this chronic, complex, life threatening disease will be of great benefit and inspiration to the patients and families she will encounter in her professional career. Kristen's contributions to The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre have helped to ensure that the needs of its patients and families are being met while incorporating ideas and expertise that support The Centre's strategic plan. Kristen has emerged as a role model and example of how to not only help yourself, but also help others. She continues to exemplify resilience, dedication and a determination to excel, pushing boundaries and thinking outside the box to accomplish goals and striving to be inclusive. She believes that working together in interdisciplinary teams, where patients have a strong voice, is far more powerful than achieving success in isolation. Kristen has vision, compassion and empathy for others and consistently demonstrates her adaptability and in-depth understanding of the needs, implications and effects of chronic disease on both physical and mental well-being. She offers a background of varied experiences to draw from.that will be of great benefit to those lives she touches.

MARLENE GRASS, RN | Founder
The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre

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WHAT IS T1D?  |  NEW DIAGNOSIS  |  NUTRITION  |  EDUCATION  |  SUPPORT  |  PROGRAMS  |  SERVICES  |  BLOGSHOP

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T1D ACADEMY

WE WANT TO HELP YOU LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES.

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We take great pride in our relationships and always welcome the opportunity to continue the pursuit of our passion to educate and advocate for T1D. We look forward to every opportunity to add value and reduce the burden of chronic disease by working collaboratively with our clients, families and friends, drawing upon decades of experience to bring about successful outcomes. If this sounds like a team you would like to work with, we’re ready and happy to help! Have questions, comments or just want to say "HI!", please use our contact form, below.

Thank you for your interest!

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