Diabetes
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1st weekly insulin injection coming to Canada. How does it work?Awiqli, a weekly insulin injection, will soon become available in Canada, which doctors say will 'make life easier' for people living with diabetes.HealthJun 19
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‘Needle-free’: UBC develops oral insulin drops for diabetes patientsResearchers at UBC's Li Lab have developed oral insulin drops that are placed under the tongue to be absorbed into the body, which could replace the need for insulin injections.HealthJun 5
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Regina grandpa with diabetes teams up with grandson to hit the runwayBob Gawley and his grandson Nate both deal with type 1 diabetes. This weekend, the duo teamed up for a fashion show to raise money for kids dealing with diabetes.CanadaMay 11
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Diabetes medication Humalog faces shortage in CanadaEli Lilly has issued a warning regarding the shortage of an insulin product in both Canada and the U.S. that is expected to persist until mid-April.HealthApr 5
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Canada’s pharmacare bill has officially been introduced in ParliamentThe long-awaited pharmacare legislation is expected to be introduced Thursday, and the NDP says it contains a framework for a single-payer national program.CanadaFeb 29
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B.C. diabetics hoping for ‘life-changing’ coverage in new pharmacare billPharmacare legislation flowing from a deal between the federal Liberals and NDP is expected to be introduced in the House of Commons as early as Thursday or Friday.HealthFeb 28
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N.S. to spend $7 million on diabetes care, to start funding glucose monitoringNova Scotians with diabetes will now have access to government funding for glucose monitoring and greater access to the province's insulin pump program.HealthFeb 28
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Pharmacare legislation is a step closer to introductionHealth Minister Mark Holland has put legislation for pharmacare on the House of Commons notice paper, clearing one of the final steps before introducing the bill.CanadaFeb 28
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Talking about opting out of pharmacare is ‘premature,’ health minister says'For provinces to say whether or not they’re going to participate in something ... is a little premature,' Health Minister Mark Holland said.CanadaFeb 27
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Smartwatches to track blood sugar? FDA has a warning about themThe caution applies to any watch or ring, regardless of brand, that claims to measure blood glucose levels in a noninvasive way, the agency said.HealthFeb 23
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