Move over Ozempic — even more powerful weight-loss drug is in the works
Industry analysts predict that tirzepatide could become one of the top-selling drugs ever, with annual sales topping US$50 billion.
View Article‘It’s true what they say about dying’: Saskatoon man struggles after four...
Saskatoon man, Darren Mathieu, went to the hospital with severe pancreas damage and died four times. The last time he had a near-death experience.
View ArticleDiabetes rates could see ‘alarming’ rise globally by 2050 without action: study
The data from 204 countries does not take into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic because those numbers were not yet available, researchers said.
View ArticleThe EU Ozempic probe is expanding. What you should know
The agency began its review after Iceland's health regulator flagged reports of patients thinking about suicide and one case of thoughts of self harm after use of Novo's drugs.
View Article‘Socks Off’ seeks to ward off Ontario’s high rate of diabetes-related foot...
A mid-July campaign is putting a spotlight on Ontario's high rates of diabetes-related foot amputations, with Hamilton having some of the highest rates provincially.
View ArticleNew 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.
View ArticleRegina mom advocates for diabetes awareness
On Nov. 14, city hall will be lit up blue, the official colour of diabetes awareness month.
View ArticleGrey Nuns Hospital temporarily pauses admissions to insulin pump program
One 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.
View ArticleTens of thousands urge B.C. to drop deductibles for diabetes drugs
More than 26,000 people have signed a BC Diabetes Foundation petition calling on B.C. to remove PharmaCare deductibles for all diabetes drugs and devices.
View ArticleSaskatoon Blades rookie goaltender Gardner excelling amid Type 1 diabetes battle
Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was 11 years old, Evan Gardner has kept his hockey dreams alive and has become one of the top rookie goaltenders in the WHL.
View ArticleHealth Canada says Ozempic shortages to continue into 2024
Along with Ozempic shortages, Eli Lilly, which markets Trulicity and Mounjaro, is also expecting lower supplies of both drugs throughout early 2024.
View ArticleFamily of Alberta kidney transplant candidate concerned over donor delays
After years of managing diabetes, Amarjit Rakhra's kidneys are no longer keeping pace. He has multiple people offering to donate theirs, but suggests the process has stalled.
View ArticleDiabetes study finds gaps in patient care for those living with the disease
An Alberta diabetes study is hoping to flip the script between providers and patients to improve health-care outcomes.
View ArticlePharmacare deal would cover birth control, diabetes meds: sources
The Liberals and NDP have agreed to cover birth control through a single-payer program as part of the pharmacare deal and are also in talks to include diabetes drugs.
View ArticleSmartwatches to track blood sugar? FDA has a warning about them
The caution applies to any watch or ring, regardless of brand, that claims to measure blood glucose levels in a noninvasive way, the agency said.
View ArticleTalking about opting out of pharmacare is ‘premature,’ health minister says
'For provinces to say whether or not they’re going to participate in something ... is a little premature,' Health Minister Mark Holland said.
View ArticlePharmacare legislation is a step closer to introduction
Health Minister Mark Holland has put legislation for pharmacare on the House of Commons notice paper, clearing one of the final steps before introducing the bill.
View ArticleN.S. to spend $7 million on diabetes care, to start funding glucose monitoring
Nova Scotians with diabetes will now have access to government funding for glucose monitoring and greater access to the province's insulin pump program.
View ArticleB.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.
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