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Almost four in ten Canadians (38%) surveyed, who have been clinically diagnosed with a chronic disease, say they are avoiding the health care system altogether during the pandemic.
MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 5, 2021 /CNW/ - Canadians living with chronic diseases - like arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart disease or obesity - are reluctant to seek proactive care during COVID-19, a new national survey reveals. While Canadians may think they re reducing potential health risks, delaying care can increase negative health outcomes and impact demand on healthcare professionals and our medical system.
Canadians with a chronic condition are reluctant to seek proactive healthcare during COVID-19. (CNW Group/Novo Nordisk Canada Inc.)
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100 years after discovery of insulin, Diabetes Canada still hoping for cure By News Room
Jan 31, 2021 2:16 PM
Canadian scientist Dr. Frederic Banting and his research team discovered insulin back in 1921 but Diabetes Canada says we can’t wait another hundred years to see an end to this disease.
Vice-president of science and policy, Dr. Seema Nagpal, says there is promising research happening in Canada for a cure and for managing diabetes.
What is being called an artificial pancreas has been developed by scientists at McGill University.
It’s an insulin pump and monitoring device which tells the pump to decrease or increase insulin in the body.