Canadian seniors warned about glucose checks
Some people who use continuous glucose monitors have reported not receiving or hearing safety alerts from their smart devices, such as their smartphone or their smartwatch, according to a warning from Health Canada. If you miss a safety alert, you may fail to treat your low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) or high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), which […]
New effort to cover diabetes medication costs in Canada
Canadians should have access to the medications they need, regardless of where they live or their ability to pay. In 2021, over a quarter of British Columbia (BC) residents reported not having sufficient insurance to cover the cost of their prescription drugs. People should not have to choose between paying for their medications and putting food on the table. […]
