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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

Watch Now

Featured Update

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

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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Enhanced Supports For Saskatchewan Residents With Diabetes

Enhanced Supports For Saskatchewan Residents With Diabetes – Saskatchewan.ca – June 1, 2021

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Diabetes organization pleased with Manitoba government’s commitment to help youth with the disease

Diabetes organization pleased with Manitoba government’s commitment to help youth with the disease – CTV News Winnipeg – April 8, 2021

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Manitoba & Saskatchewan Announce Expanded Coverage for Diabetes Technology

Manitoba & Saskatchewan Announce Expanded Coverage for Diabetes Technology – JDRF – April 7, 2021

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P.E.I. government makes important investment in support of Islanders living with diabetes

P.E.I. government makes important investment in support of Islanders living with diabetes – Diabetes Canada – March 17, 2021

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Employers play important role in preventing and managing diabetes

Employers play important role in preventing and managing diabetes – Medavie Blue Cross – November 13, 2020

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Government of Yukon will fully fund the costs of continuous glucose monitors for all Yukoners

Government of Yukon will fully fund the costs of continuous glucose monitors for all Yukoners – www.yukon.ca – October 1, 2020

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