"To have it go out in this way, in such a reckless way, is really disheartening," said Grant Maltman, the curator of Banting House.

Health Canada said if you are taking or have taken one of the affected drugs, you should talk to your health care provider to discuss treatment options.

Researchers also found that one in five patients with diabetes needed a ventilator within a week.

COVID-19 is causing additional concern for people with diabetes, because exposure to the virus can lead to more severe symptoms and complications.

"I am in pain," the woman reportedly asked Alexa following her coronavirus diagnosis. "I have to find a way to relieve it. Can you help me with pain?"

Thousands of people with Type 1 diabetes are hacking into their insulin pumps in an attempt to better control their condition. The DIY technique is called "looping."

"In June of last year, I was given an authorization to increase her drug coverage," said Delia Enevoldson of her mother Ilona's Sun LIfe insurance coverage.

The health minister announced a month ago that 26,000 patients already getting provincially funded biologic drugs would gradually be switched to biosimilar ones.

The Edmonton man has been living on the road for almost a year, pushing a stroller with everything he needs as he walks across Canada.

Paul Kuspira's insulin pump is still working two years beyond its expected life expectancy, but the 32-year-old says he can't afford a $7,000-plus replacement that's necessary.