Diabetes
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Manitoba programs to provide diabetes equipment for more young peopleManitoba Liberals say funding does not go far enough.HealthSep 14
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New Alberta bandage technology could prevent amputations for diabetic patientsMore than 1,000 Albertans a year lose lower limbs to diabetic foot ulcers. Now, new technology could save limbs --- and possibly lives.HealthAug 11
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Manitoba motorcycle club hosts fundraiser ride for Diabetes CanadaThe Sikh Motorcycle Club of Manitoba organized the gathering, joining other clubs to commemorate the discovery of insulin 100 years ago, with a goal of raising $100,000.CanadaAug 1
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Diabetes advocates in N.B., N.S. renew call to remove age discrimination capThe age cap on programs creates inequities for people who have neither private insurance nor the financial means to pay for the expensive technology, advocates say.HealthJun 17
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B.C. expands PharmaCare coverage to include life-changing diabetes monitorThe tool monitors diabetics' blood sugar levels in real-time through a sensor attached to the skin, and transmits the information to an app.HealthJun 11
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Peterborough family walking to Ottawa in support of juvenile diabetes researchA Peterborough family's daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2019 and since has received 1,500 insulin injections annually — or approximately four a day.HealthJun 9
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Rare but deadly ‘black fungus’ adds to India’s COVID-19 struggleMucormycosis is an extremely rare and often fatal infection of the sinuses, lungs or brain.TrendingMay 11
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With diabetes on the rise, Canadian doctor awarded for advancing treatmentDaniel Drucker is being recognized for his research on gut hormones in helping develop multiple types of treatments for Type 2 diabetes, obesity and short bowel syndrome.CanadaApr 7
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UBC Okanagan leads international diabetes research teamThey have launched the new MOTIVATE-TD2, a program which connects diabetic patients with specialized health workers online.CanadaMar 16
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Red River College students develop electronic shoe sole to prevent injuries to diabetic patientsA new piece of technology invented and developed in Winnipeg aims to provide real-updates to diabetics regarding problems related to their condition.TechFeb 23
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