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Activities for members and their families

The association organizes several activities throughout the year, allowing members and their families to benefit from information or meetings that help improve their condition. Whether it be conferences, a symposium, screening clinics, fundraisers or others, you will find the details here. Check this list frequently as it is updated regularly!

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Diabète Outaouais invites you to the culinary workshops for diabetics being held this spring. These very popular activities are back! Come learn how to respect the basics of a healthy plate, discover healthy and delicious products and make good nutritious choices. You will taste foods that are healthy choices and which are at the heart of easy-to-cook recipes. Places are limited, contact us to register quickly!
The session themes are:

March: “Balanced” Sugar Shack!
Can the sugar shack and diabetes exist together? We are going to revisit the classics of sugaring times while keeping in mind the challenges associated with diabetes.

April: Land and Sea
A great way to combine different tastes and textures while celebrating the freshness of spring.

May: Summer Pleasures
Barbecue season is approaching, let's explore some must-have summer recipes together.

Date : Three days this spring

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Join us for an inspiring meeting with Manon Lafrenière, a relationship therapist, on the topic:

"Misconceptions about diabetes and how to take care of yourself."

A unique opportunity to demystify diabetes, better understand its impacts, and discover concrete strategies for taking care of your physical and emotional health.

Speaker: Manon Lafrenière

Date : February 25-2026

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We invite you to explore the activities of our partner, the Outaouais Memory Clinic.
The Thursday Chats – The Power of Tiny Habits: Unlocking a Healthier Brain Every Day

Date : Thursday May 15th 2025 @ 1:30pm
Virtual place : Link

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Join us for an informative presentation by Martin Payer, diabetes educator and pharmacist-owner at AccèsPharma Hull, on the topic:

"Diabetes Medications: Better Understanding for Better Action."

With his clinical and community expertise, he will help you better understand treatments, optimize their use, and improve your daily quality of life.

Date : Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM

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SNAPSHOT OF DIABETES IN CANADA, 2023


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We invite you to a conference presented by Teanna Gauthier, kinesiologist at the CISSSO, entitled: Exercise and Diabetes. Join us!

Date : Wednesday July 16th 2025 @2pm

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We invite you to a conference presented by nutritionist Claudie-Anne Fortin entitled: Nutrition and Diabetes. Join us!

Date : Wednesday Septembre 10th 2025 @7pm

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We invite you to a conference presented by Dr. Morissette, entitled: Right to Die with Dignity. Join us!

Date : Wednesday Octobre 8th @2pm

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We would like to thank ALL the participants and volunteers who helped make the John Turnbull Funspiel a great success! We particularly thank our sponsor, Laboratoires RIVA. Hope to see you all again next year!

Date : Saturday February 1st, 2025
Funspiel Sponsorship Form.pdf : Funspiel Sponsorship Form.pdf