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November 14 is World Diabetes Day (WDD), the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign. This year it will be celebrated in a special way, as it marks 100 years since the discovery of insulin by a team of Canadian researchers. WDD was initiated by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in…
In this Diabetes Month, if you could address your Minister of Health, what would you have to say or ask? Diabetes Quebec would like to offer you this opportunity: whether you have training needs on diabetes, are an orphan patient or have any other comment on your situation as a person living with diabetes, we…
Throughout the month, we will be taking various actions to raise awareness among people living with diabetes and their loved ones, as well as the public and healthcare professionals. Why November? In 1991, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) created World Diabetes Day (WDD) in response to the steady increase…
Les sommes amassées seront entièrement remises au profit de la recherche sur le diabète.
The Covid-19 pandemic is unfortunately not yet behind us, especially with the more contagious Delta variant. In this context, many people living with diabetes are wondering if it is safe to return to school or work. With respect to school, public health has developed measures to ensure a safe return to school. For more information,…
The Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) issued a notice on March 3, 2021 announcing the end of insurance coverage for Humalog 100 U/ml insulin. From now on, any new patient covered by the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) who is prescribed insulin lispro 100 U/ml will begin treatment with Admelog®. Admelog®…
Here are tools for diabetes medication. These compile information on the different drugs available on the market for the management of diabetes. These tables are made by Dr. Pierre McCabe and are updated annually.
The Dexcom G6 system is now listed on the list of drugs covered by the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) for people with type 1 diabetes who are two years of age and up, under certain conditions. What is the Dexcom G6? The Dexcom G6 is a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system. Using…
The 2021 federal budget announced funds for diabetes. A total of $25 million invested over five years The budget proposed to provide Health Canada with $25 million over five years to make additional investments in diabetes research, including type 1 diabetes, surveillance and prevention, and to work towards the development of a national framework for…
Following the change in vaccination against COVID-19 group 8 and the confusion surrounding this change, Diabetes Qéebec and its Professional Council have sent a letter to the Minister of Health. To consult this letter, click here. It should be noted that it was announced today, Tuesday, April 20, that clarification will be provided on Thursday,…