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Diabetes Québec and its Professional Council have once again taken a position on COVID-19 vaccination for people with diabetes. Here are the details. New priority groups Until recently, people under the age of 60 living with a chronic disease (including diabetes) were in group 8 in the order of priority for a vaccination. This group…
This March, nutrition is in the spotlight! The theme for this year’s Nutrition Month is “Good for you, and good to eat!” The origin of Nutrition Month Nutrition Month has been planned and implemented by Dietitians of Canada for over 30 years. This tradition began in the late 1970s as a “nutrition week” organized by…
Given the debate surrounding the tax credits for the benefit of people with insulin-dependent diabetes, Diabetes Québec and its Professional Council have expressed their opinion on the subject. What are these tax credits? There are non-refundable tax credits for people living with a severe and prolonged impairment that people living with insulin-dependent diabetes can benefit…
Canadian discovery provides insight into the development of autoimmune diseases. The immune system is made up of several types of white blood cells that help fight infections and prevent cancer. However, on occasion, the immune system attacks our own organs. This is the case in type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease in which white blood…
The FreeStyle Libre is now covered by Québec’s basic prescription drug insurance plan for people with diabetes who meet three criteria.
People suffering from a chronic disease, like diabetes, should be able to get a COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible.
Saturday November 14th was World Diabetes Day. For the occasion, twelve Montreal buildings were lit up in blue to show their support for the cause. Why the color blue? The World Diabetes Day logo is a blue circle. The meaning of this circle is very positive. In all cultures, the circle symbolizes life and health.…
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We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Rémi Rabasa-Lhoret as Chair of the Professional Council of Diabetes Québec (CPDQ). Dr. Rabasa-Lhoret will also head the scientific directions committee of Universi-D, the diabetes school created by Diabetes Québec. The mandate of this new committee will be to determine the action priorities for the…
You can now participate to the BETTER registry !