Health Insight
patient perspective
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The Rare Disease Opportunity of a Lifetime
After decades of advocacy, Canada’s rare disease community can develop a comprehensive rare disease strategy — but time is short.
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The Rare Neurological Condition That Masquerades as MS
While MS and NMOSD can present similarly, physicians need to be able to tell the apart, because therapies that are effective for MS actually worsen NMOSD.
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How People with Diabetes Are Navigating COVID-19 Isolation
Kimberly Hanson, Executive Director of Diabetes Canada, discusses how the diabetic community is handling the COVID-19 pandemic.
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People with IBD Need Extra Support During the Pandemic
Amidst the pandemic, chronic disease sufferers are experiencing unprecedented challenges — but fortunately, organizations like Crohn’s and Colitis Canada are here to help.
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Dexcom G6: A Diabetes Game-Changer
For those who live with diabetes, the Dexcom G6 offers real-time monitoring features that allow people to manage their diabetes without fingerpicks.
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Are You at Risk for Diabetes and Its Complications?
Certain genetic and lifestyle factors can put you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Learn what they are and take control of your health.
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Cancer Care Can’t Pause in a Pandemic
Timely and safe access to essential cancer care should remain a top priority across Canada during COVID-19, or any other public health crisis.
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Canadians Affected by MS Need Life-Changing Research
Finding a cure would be life-changing for millions of families affected by MS — but to get closer to one, more Canadians need to support the MS Society.
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If You Live with Parkinson’s Disease, You Are Not Alone
Nobody should have to navigate Parkinson’s disease alone. Blake Bell shares his journey with Parkinson’s, from diagnosis to how he thrives today.
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The Restorative Power of Neuroplasticity in People with MS
Enabling neuroplasticity in people with MS-related gait deficit — through products like PoNS™ — can help improve their walking ability and quality of life.