Type 1 Diabetes

• New Brunswick eliminates age cap on insulin pump coverage

  Starting on Aug. 15th, those with Type 1 diabetes aged 25 and over will be able have the costs of the equipment covered if they are unable to get it covered through insurance.

  Health

  Aug 1
  
• COVID could increase risk of developing diabetes by up to 22%, Canadian study shows

  A University of British Columbia study looking at more than 600,000 people found a higher rate of diabetes in those who’d been infected with COVID-19.

  Health

  Apr 21
  
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• N.S. woman calls for diabetes supports funding, unable to cover device costs

  A Halifax woman who was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes is voicing her disappointment with Nova Scotia's lack of coverage for monitoring devices.

  Canada

  Apr 17
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• New Brunswick looks to lighten financial burden for those with diabetes

  As 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.

  Health

  Mar 24
• Peterborough teen to represent Canada at Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Children’s Congress

  Tilly Stimpson has been selected as a Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Youth Advocate for the 2023 Children’s Congress in Washington, D.C.

  Health

  Mar 7
• Colourful art brings light to blind Edmonton artist’s life: ‘There’s always a way’

  Even though her world looks dark, Hammond chose to fill her home, and her heart, with colour using her creativity to make vibrant art.

  Features

  Dec 31, 2022
• Fatality inquiry begins into death of Calgary teen who weighed 37 pounds when he died

  Alexandru Radita died in May 2013 of bacterial sepsis brought on by complications due to untreated diabetes and starvation.

  Crime

  Sep 19, 2022
• McMaster professor aims to cure Type 1 diabetes with cell-based therapy

  Dr. Harald Stover says scientists are in pre-clinical work and aiming for trials with human patients in about two years if things go well.

  Health

  Aug 3, 2022
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• Quebec singer-songwriter Karim Ouellet died from complications of diabetes

  The coroner concluded that Quebec singer Karim Ouellet died from complications related to diabetes, but also found signs of methamphetamine use.

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2022
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• Hundreds gather for diabetes walk in Stanley Park

  The walk drew hundreds of participants of all ages, showing their support for the cause.

  Health

  Jun 12, 2022