Mr. Speaker, in order to raise awareness of diabetes November has been designated international diabetes month.
Diabetes is a chronic disease that impairs the body's ability to use food properly and can lead to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, blindness and kidney disease.
The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for diabetes and improving the lives of people with the disease. This year alone the foundation will award more than $100 million worldwide and $5 million in Canada to research.
I ask the House to join me in congratulating the many volunteers and staff at the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.