Funding innovative research for a global cure.

April Issue

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Featured Article

Leading Swedish diabetes researcher joins Alberta Diabetes Institute

One of the world’s top diabetes researchers has joined the team at the Alberta Diabetes Institute. Dr. Patrik Rorsman, an award-winning expert in Type-2 diabetes, holds the University of Alberta’s newest Canada Excellence in Research Chair (CERC). Read More...


This Month's Articles




Events Recap - Jeans & Jersey, Flaman Gala, Rations for Riches

Thank you to all the guests and the many generous contributors that helped to make this year’s events a success. Read More...



Helping ADF Bank On A Cure

Canadian Western Bank has been a proud supporter of the Alberta Diabetes Foundation for over 13 years and is honoured to have made a meaningful impact in the local community by contributing to funding for diabetes research. Read More...













ADF Welcomes Lori McConnell

Lori McConnell has joined the ADF Team to take on the role of Fund Development and Community Relations Manager.  Lori has worked within the Not For Profit sector for over 15 years and brings a variety of experiences that she can utilize at ADF. Read More...


Happy Birthday to Brian Tebby

If you’ve spent much time around the Alberta Diabetes Foundation, chances are you’ve encountered the smiling face of Brian, one of our most dedicated volunteers. Brian, who has Down Syndrome, has helped out at the ADF for over 12 years, as a way of showing support for his sister Joy, a diabetic.  Read More...







Alberta Diabetes Surveillance System

The Alberta Diabetes Surveillance System develops an interactive website in order to display diabetes trends in Alberta.

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Olympian Distance Challenge

Olympian Swim Club Members will be  swimming 200 lengths or 5km in 2 hours or less in Olympian Distance Challenge in support of the Alberta Diabetes Foundation and the Olympian Swim Club.Read More...




Aeroplan Points To A Cure

We are launching a campaign in May to the ADF community for donation of Aeroplan points. The miles we are hoping to accumulate will help support innovative research at the Alberta Diabetes Institute.

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This Month's reCipes



Zucchini Crust Pizza

Pizza is one of those foods that is notoriously difficult to eat when you have diabetes.
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Lightened Up Parmesan Chicken

Not only does this dish take around 30 minutes to make, but it is good for you. Yes, chicken parmesan that is healthy. Read More...