This symposium is hosted by Diabetes Canada and presented by the CanScreenT1D Research Consortium.

 

Can We Prevent T1D in Canada?

An Update from the CanScreenT1D Research Consortium

Date: November 26, 2025
Time: 2:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Event Type: Preconference Symposium

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the latest advances in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) risk screening and prevention in Canada. Click here to register!

Overview

Join us for an engaging preconference symposium designed to raise awareness about T1D risk screening among healthcare professionals caring for people with diabetes. This session will provide the latest updates from the Canadian Population Screening for Risk of Type 1 Diabetes (CanScreen T1D) research consortium and explore the potential for preventing T1D through early detection and intervention.

This event is especially relevant for allied health professionals including certified diabetes educators, registered nurses, registered dietitians, pharmacists, and physicians (general practitioners, endocrinologists, and diabetes specialists).

Why Attend?

  • Understand the importance of screening for preclinical T1D and its role in preventing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
  • Learn about current and emerging disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) in T1D clinical research.
  • Hear patient and family perspectives on screening acceptability and educational needs.
  • Discover how diabetes healthcare professionals can contribute to and support T1D risk screening initiatives.
  • Participate in interactive discussions and share your insights with peers.

Program Schedule

Time Topic Presenter
2:45 – 2:55 PM Introduction and polling questions Peter Senior
2:55 – 3:15 PM Why screen for T1D?

  • Preclinical T1D
  • Prevent DKA
  • DMTs – clinical and research
 Diane Wherrett
3:15 – 3:35 PM What do people and families think about screening and how do we assess their experience?

  • Acceptability and feasibility
  • A patient-oriented core outcome set
 Robin Hayeems
3:35 – 3:55 PM What do families want to know?

  • Progress in educational materials and decision aids
 Holly Witteman/Ashish Marwaha
3:55 – 4:10 PM How can diabetes healthcare providers get involved or help?

  • Open discussion
 Moderator TBD
4:10 – 4:15 PM Closing comments and polling questions Peter Senior

 

Register today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of T1D risk screening in Canada!