Words by Peter Vooys | Photos by Peter Vooys & Blaire Ryan In preparation for the North Coast Trail – and any backcountry expedition – it is prudent to do a little research into the area that you are soon to be travelling. Doing a quick internet search for the...
Read MoreThe final Slipstream weekend (CIM's Diabetes Camp for Adults) of 2017 wrapped up just a few short weeks ago in sunny Southern California! We spent October 27-29 on Catalina Island for CIM's third annual (and largest yet!) SoCal Slipstream. An incredible group of more than 60 adults with T1D made...
Read MoreA few weeks ago, you probably heard that there is a war being waged against adults with Type 1 and the Disability Tax Credit in Canada. In case you have no idea what we’re talking about, or if you just want to learn more, be sure to read and share...
Read MoreWords by Geneva Boliek Poling | Photos by Blair Ryan 1. Be Prepared AND Adaptable Anytime I have a big event or trip coming up, I go into planning overdrive. I make lists and sub-lists and sub-sub-lists outlining everything I might need because I’m paranoid about forgetting something important like my...
Read MoreIn the world of diabetes, we are constantly being bombarded with new products and the advertising and marketing that comes along with it. One of the strengths of the CIM community is bringing together people who have been test drivers for almost everything that's out there to try. Be it...
Read MoreWords by Shaleen Humphreys Whether trekking the North Coast Trail in British Columbia or just taking a walk in a local park with your family, the best thing about hiking is the trail snacks! Here are some ideas the next time you strap on your pack. Granola Bars Portable and...
Read MoreWords by Jen Hanson | Photos by Mike Last and Chrissy Keown [UPDATE - 2018/02/20: This afternoon Tandem announced another significant milestone in their international plans with the submission of a medical device license application to Health Canada to market the t:slim X2™ Insulin Pump with Dexcom G5® Mobile CGM...
Read MoreWords by Jen Hanson | Photos by Mike Last Outside of November (World Diabetes Month), it's not that often that Type 1 diabetes hits the mainstream media. This past week though, if you've been anywhere near the tv news, talk radio, or a facebook feed, you've probably heard that the...
Read MoreWords by Alicia de la Rosa | Photos by Blair Ryan August 12th, 2017: 13 individuals with type 1 diabetes are in a hostel, figuring out the best way to pack their bags with all the necessary supplies for a 6-day backcountry hike through the North Coast Trail. Preparing your...
Read MoreWords & Photos by Anissa Gamble Gamble here, a recent CIM 2017 adventurer who embarked on the long 72km North Coast Trail. For me, I grew up playing competitive hockey, and a big component of my training was spent off the ice and in the gym. I’ve been extremely fortunate...
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