Insulin Pump
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Grey Nuns Hospital temporarily pauses admissions to insulin pump programOne of two insulin pump therapy program sites in the Edmonton region says it is temporarily pausing new admissions to allow it to catch up on a backlog of new patients.HealthNov 12, 2023
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New Brunswick looks to lighten financial burden for those with diabetesAs part of it's recently released budget, New Brunswick will remove the age cap on it's insulin pump program, and include coverage for continuous glucose monitoring.HealthMar 24, 2023
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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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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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As cost of living rises, diabetes remains an expensive condition for Atlantic CanadiansOn World Diabetes Day, people with diabetes are calling on their provincial governments to cover insulin pumps and supplies, which can cost thousands of dollars per year.HealthNov 14, 2021
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Manitoba programs to provide diabetes equipment for more young peopleManitoba Liberals say funding does not go far enough.HealthSep 14, 2021
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Diabetes DIY: why thousands of people are hacking their insulin pumpsThousands 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."HealthFeb 6, 2020
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‘I can’t afford a pump’: Saskatoon man pushing for expanded diabetes coveragePaul 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.HealthNov 25, 2019
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BLOG: How a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis changed my lifeAhead of the Day to End Diabetes, Global Edmonton anchor Quinn Ohler writes about how a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis changed her life.HealthMay 29, 2019
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Nearly 30% of British Columbians living with diabetes or pre-diabetes: ReportNearly 30 per cent or 1.4 million British Columbians are living with diabetes or pre-diabetes, according to a new report by Diabetes Canada.HealthJul 5, 2017
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