A Healthier Canada

^{Novo Nordisk has been Changing Diabetes in Canada for nearly 25 years.  Today, with a total of 160 of employees working across the country, our vision is to defeat diabetes by finding better methods of diabetes prevention, detection and treatment.} 

^{Diabetes is on the rise.  There are currently 2 million Canadians with diabetes and by 2010 that number will be 3 million.   Largely comprised of cases of type two diabetes, this impending burden on the health care system can be greatly reduced if Canadians make simple changes in their personal behaviour.}

^{Novo Nordisk Canada has therefore committed to improving the lives of Canadians by promoting the importance of healthy lifestyle choices.  Adopting habits, such as regular exercise and eating a balanced diet, can reap big health benefits.  And these benefits are far reaching.  Heart disease, obesity, certain cancers and chronic illnesses, can all be prevented by making healthier choices.}

^{Changing habits acquired over a lifetime is not easy.   That’s why in 2005 Novo Nordisk partnered with the Ontario Physical Health and Education Association (OPHEA) to launch the Everyone Jump…Kids Changing Diabetes  program.  This curriculum-based learning guide promotes physical activity and healthy eating to grades 4-6 students.} 

^{Novo Nordisk Canada will build on this commitment.  Through partnerships with health care providers and not-for-profit organizations we will drive research, advocacy, and communication initiatives to inspire all Canadians to make healthier lifestyle choices.} 

^{Novo Nordisk Canada is also committed to supporting causes related to the therapeutic areas in which we operate – diabetes , hemophilia and women’s health.} 

^{Similarly, in the area of hemophilia, Novo Nordisk Canada provides medical research grants and support to the Canadian Hemophilia Society.}