Nova Scotia s insulin pump program should cover adults, advocates say
Patients, advocates and a specialist are calling on Nova Scotia to eliminate an age cap on its program that covers insulin pumps for people with diabetes. They say that supporting more people upfront will save money on healthcare and hospitalizations in the future.
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Posted: Jun 09, 2021 6:05 AM AT | Last Updated: June 9
Debbie McAuley of Western Shore, N.S., says she was taken to hospital so many times the ambulance drivers knew her name. Once she got an insulin pump, she says her diabetes management changed dramatically. (Submitted by Debbie McAuley)