In 1922, the very first insulin injection was given to a young patient at Toronto General Hospital, revolutionizing diabetes treatment and the world of medicine.

Almost a century later, diabetes remains a complex and significant healthcare crisis. Its complications can be devastating. Diabetes affects every organ system and is a major cause of disabilities and premature death.

As we look ahead to the next century, diabetes can and must be defeated. UHN has the knowledge, leadership and drive to achieve this vision.

The Diabetes Program at UHN is one of the largest programs of its kind in Canada, with our physicians, nurses, dietitians and pharmacists among the top diabetes specialists in the world.  

In addition to the exceptional clinical care provided through the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, our diabetes clinicians and scientists are working hand in hand to accelerate discoveries that will lead to new treatments.

We are part of a cluster of experts in prestigious national organizations that have a shared goal of ending the diabetes epidemic. These include two external partners hosted at UHN:

We need donor support to advance diabetes care, research and education – both in Canada and around the world.