B.C. diabetics hoping for ‘life-changing’ coverage in new pharmacare bill
Pharmacare 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.
View ArticleCanada’s pharmacare bill has officially been introduced in Parliament
The long-awaited pharmacare legislation is expected to be introduced Thursday, and the NDP says it contains a framework for a single-payer national program.
View ArticleDiabetes medication Humalog faces shortage in Canada
Eli 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.
View ArticleRegina grandpa with diabetes teams up with grandson to hit the runway
Bob 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.
View Article‘Needle-free’: UBC develops oral insulin drops for diabetes patients
Researchers 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.
View Article1st 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.
View ArticleEli Lilly’s weight-loss drug cuts diabetes risk, long-term study finds
The three-year study of tirzepatide found adults with prediabetes and obesity or overweight taking the drug weekly saw the risk of progression to diabetes lower by 94 per cent.
View ArticleEating processed meat daily linked to higher risk of Type 2 diabetes: study
Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn't produce enough of it, leading to high blood sugar levels, according to Diabetes Canada.
View ArticleB.C. signs pharmacare deal with Ottawa covering hormone therapy, diabetes drugs
B.C. has become the first province in Canada to sign a pharmacare agreement with Ottawa that would help the province fund hormone replacement therapy and diabetes expenses.
View ArticlePharmacare bill covering diabetes, birth control medications passes Senate
The pharmacare bill that was central to a political pact between the Liberals and NDP is now set to become law after the Senate passed the bill without making any changes.
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