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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,…
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…