Insulin
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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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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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Kelowna father, son living with diabetes, 100 years after discovery of insulinAccording to Diabetes Canada, about 11 million Canadians, or one in three, are living with diabetes or prediabetes.HealthNov 4, 2021
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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, 2021
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