Diabetes Québec is a non-profit association that has been serving people living with diabetes for over 65 years. Its mission is to provide diabetes-related information, awareness and prevention.

Diabetes Québec advocates on behalf of people living with diabetes among governments, health services and businesses. It also promotes the advancement of diabetes research by providing scholarships to students and researchers each year. Through their Universi-D diabetes school, they offer courses for people living with diabetes and accredited training for healthcare professionals.

Since 1980, Diabetes Québec has been receiving professional guidance. Under the chairmanship of Dr. Rémi Rabasa-Lhoret, 11 experts offer scientific guidance to the organization. They also identify action priorities for the training of people living with diabetes as well as health professionals. They ensure compliance with the ethical and moral standards of Diabetes Québec.

Services offered across Quebec

To accomplish their mission, health professionals developed a multitude of resources and tools available in French and English. Here are some services that are available for people living with diabetes and healthcare professionals:

• Plein Soleil quarterly newsletter (French only): Exclusive to members of Diabetes Québec.
• Website: Resources in French and English for people living with diabetes and health professionals: https://www.diabete.qc.ca/en/.
• InfoDiabetes helpline: Free bilingual information and referral service available to people living with diabetes and health professionals by phone, email or chat: 1‑800‑361‑3504, extension 233.
• Educational material: Free educational guides, pamphlets and leaflets in French and English.
• Training: Universi-D, Diabetes Québec diabetes school, offering a program featuring a wide range of courses for people living with diabetes and health professionals: www.universi-d.com.

For the 880,000 people living with diabetes in Quebec, Diabetes Québec is THE REFERENCE for diabetes in Quebec.