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This site is intended for health plan professionals in Canada.

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Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Continuous Glucose Monitoring - CGM

Insights & Education for Health Benefit Plan Professionals in Canada

Next-Generation Dexcom G7 CGM
System Approved by Health Canada

CanadaCGM.com Expert Interview with
Michael C. Riddell, PhD



Suzanne Lepage, a private health plan strategist with over 20 years in the
group insurance industry, is joined by Michael C. Riddell, PhD, Professor,
School of Kinesiology and Health Science, Faculty of Health, York University
diabetes registry recently published in Diabetic Medicine.

Coverage Update


          All NIHB Plan Members Ages 2 Years and Older
          Managing their Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes with Insulin
          are Eligible for Dexcom G6 Coverage

Cost-effectiveness of Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Key findings from a cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) for adults with insulin-treated
type 2 diabetes in Canada suggests the use of Dexcom G6 Real-Time Continuous Glucose
Monitoring (rtCGM) provides a cost-effective disease management option relative to
SMBG. The CEA is built on data from the growing body of evidence that shows rtCGM
to be transformative for many people living with diabetes.

Featured Article

CGM use Lowers Hospitalizations, may Reduce Mortality in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

New Video Resource

ADA 2023 Highlights: The Clinical and Economic Value of CGM

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Featured Update

2021 Update from the Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines
Expert Working Group on Blood Glucose Monitoring
in Adults and Children with Diabetes

Study Finds Poor Attainment of Glycemic Targets Across Canada Affected by Income and Location

Study Finds Poor Attainment of Glycemic Targets Among Canadian Adults with Diabetes– Canadian Journal of Diabetes – September 11, 2023

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Evidence-Based Rationale for Expanding Access to CGM in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Treated with Nonintensive Therapies

Evidence-Based Rationale for Expanding Access to CGM in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Treated with Nonintensive Therapies – Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics – August 2023

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New Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics Supplement Highlights the Latest CGM Evidence and Insights

New Supplement Highlights the Latest CGM Evidence and Insights – Diabetes Technology and Therapeutics – June 2023

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LOIS-P Looks at Hypoglycemia Incidence with Sensor-Augmented Pump in Pregnancy

LOIS-P Looks at Hypoglycemia Incidence with Sensor-Augmented Pump in Pregnancy – Diabetes Technology and Therapeutics 

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LOIS-P Study Examines Insulin Use and Glycemic Control in Pregnancy with CGM

LOIS-P Study Examines Insulin Use and Glycemic Control in Pregnancy with CGM – Diabetes Technology and Therapeutics – November, 2021

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Blood Glucose Monitoring in Adults and Children with Diabetes: Update 2021

Blood Glucose Monitoring in Adults and Children with Diabetes: Update 2021 – Canadian Journal of Diabetes – 2021

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American Association of Clinical Endocrinology [AACE] Clinical Practice Guideline: The Use of Advanced Technology in the Management of Persons With Diabetes Mellitus

American Association of Clinical Endocrinology [AACE] Clinical Practice Guideline: The Use of Advanced Technology in the Management of Persons With Diabetes Mellitus – AACE Endocrine Practice – June 2021

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Diabetes Technology Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes 2021 – American Diabetes Association

Diabetes Technology Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes 2021 – American Diabetes Association – Diabetes Care – 2021

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Benefits of Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Pregnancy

Benefits of Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Pregnancy – Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics – March 2021

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NICE Guideline Update: Diabetes in pregnancy: Management from preconception to the postnatal period

NICE Guideline Update: Diabetes in pregnancy: Management from preconception to the postnatal period – www.nice.org.uk – 2020

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