Insulin
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Peterborough teen to represent Canada at Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Children’s CongressTilly Stimpson has been selected as a Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Youth Advocate for the 2023 Children’s Congress in Washington, D.C.HealthMar 7, 2023
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No insulin price cut coming for Canada despite U.S. slashes, Eli Lilly saysEli Lilly and Co. announced Wednesday that it will cut prices for some of its most commonly prescribed insulin products in the United States.CanadaMar 3, 2023
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Drugmaker Eli Lilly slashes prices, will offer $35 insulin in U.S. pharmaciesIn addition to slashing some drug prices by 70 per cent, Eli Lilly also promised to expand an existing program that caps some insulin products at $50.U.S. NewsMar 1, 2023
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Toronto nurse who tried to kill her toddler with insulin given life sentenceBorislava Filipovic was convicted by a jury in June of trying to kill 19-month-old Ela Filipovic, trying to kill her mother Ivanka Filipovic and the aggravated assault of Ela.CrimeSep 7, 2022
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Toronto mother who tried to kill toddler by injecting her with insulin facing life sentenceThe Crown is asking for a life sentence with no chance of parole for 12 years saying that her actions were not impulsive.CrimeSep 6, 2022
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Concerns over lack of details, increased costs around changes to Alberta’s Type 1 diabetes insulin pump coverageAlbertans with Type 1 diabetes are raising concerns after the provincial government announced changes to its insulin pump benefits program.HealthMay 3, 2022
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Montreal woman stands out in mission to raise awareness for diabetesLeanne Souquet is marking the centennial of the discovery of insulin, while drawing attention to Type 1 diabetes, by living for 100 hours on top of a 12-metre pole.HealthApr 4, 2022
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Alberta government now covering life-changing diabetes monitors for some childrenThe province is now providing eligible underage Albertans with coverage for continuous glucose monitors, which track blood sugar levels without having to prick a finger.HealthFeb 7, 2022
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University of Alberta study shows positive signs to get patients with diabetes off injected insulinA recent first-in-humans clinical trial is reporting early signs that pancreatic cells grown from stem cells can be safely implanted, and in some cases, begin to produce insulin.HealthJan 11, 2022
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Banting House to celebrate World Diabetes Day, Banting’s 130th birthday SundayLondon, Ont.'s Banting House, dubbed the birthplace of insulin, is hosting an event on Sunday, Nov. 14 to celebrate the discovery.CanadaNov 14, 2021
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