There are over 65,000 Saskatchewan residents directly impacted by diabetes. We are confident each of us personally know a family member, friend, or coworker affected by diabetes. In addition to the great personal cost, this disease is estimated to cost the Canadian health care system and economy, through lost productivity, some $9.2 billion annually. Proceeds from this event will contribute directly to finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes.
2010 JDRF Walk Dates and Other Events
www.jdrf.ca/walk
306-543-5451
regina@jdrf.ca
Quick Facts on Diabetes:
- Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure and lower limb amputation and a leading cause of adult blindness, nerve damage and heart disease.
- Canada has the third highest occurrence rate of Type 1 diabetes in children 14 years or younger in the world and the Type 1 diabetes occurrence rate is rising by 3 - 5% per year, with the greatest rise occurring in 5 - 9 year olds.
