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Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Continuous Glucose Monitoring - CGM

Insights & Education for Health Benefit Plan Professionals in 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.

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

Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines:
Recommendations for
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)

Click Here to Watch Now

Featured Conference Update

Latest Research in Diabetes Technology:
Highlights from ATTD 2022

Featured Update

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

Featured Publication

Comparing real-time and intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring in adults
with type 1 diabetes (ALERTT1): a 6-month, prospective, multicenter, randomized
controlled trial [Summary]

Manitoba has Expanded Coverage for Advanced Glucose Monitors and Insulin Pumps to Manitobans over the Age of 18

Manitoba has Expanded Coverage for Advanced Glucose Monitors and Insulin Pumps for Manitobans Over the Age of 18 – Shared Health Manitoba – March 15, 2023

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rtCGM Public Coverage in Canada Infographic

rtCGM Public Coverage in Canada Infographic – CanadaCGM.com – January 30, 2023 

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Dexcom Canada Partners With Green Shield and The Health Depot to Offer Plan Members a Comprehensive Digital Diabetes Care Experience

Dexcom Canada Partners With Green Shield and The Health Depot to Offer Plan Members a Comprehensive Digital Diabetes Care Experience – Business Wire – December 12, 2022

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Glucose Sensor Technology available for Islanders living with Diabetes

Glucose Sensor Technology available for Islanders living with Diabetes – PrinceEdwardIsland.ca – May, 2022

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Ontario Announces Public Coverage for the Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System under the Assistive Devices Program

Ontario Announces Public Coverage for the Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System under the Assistive Devices Program – Business Wire – March 7, 2022

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Continuous Glucose Monitors added to both government and employer-sponsored drug plans in Alberta – February 1, 2022

Continuous Glucose Monitors added to both government and employer-sponsored drug plans in Alberta – Pharmacy Benefact – February 1, 2022

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Green Shield Canada now reimbursing continuous glucose monitoring systems at pharmacy

Green Shield Canada now reimbursing continuous glucose monitoring systems at pharmacy – GSC Pharmacy Update – November, 2021

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Updated Coverage Status of Glucose Monitoring Devices by Provincial Jurisdiction

Updated Coverage Status of Glucose Monitoring Devices by Provincial Jurisdiction – Diabetes Canada – October 2021

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Effective September 28, 2021, Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and Flash Glucose Monitoring (FGM) systems are covered by Manitoba Pharmacare for eligible clients 25 years old and younger

Effective September 28, 2021, Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and Flash Glucose Monitoring (FGM) systems are covered by Manitoba Pharmacare for eligible clients 25 years old and younger – Province of Manitoba – September 28, 2021

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Expanded medical device coverage for people with diabetes in BC

Expanded medical device coverage for people with diabetes in BC – BC Gov News – June 11, 2021

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