Impact of government-funded insulin pump programs on insulin pump use in Canada: a cross-sectional study using the National Diabetes Repository
Song C, Booth GL, Perkins BA, Weisman A. BMJ Open Diabetes Res Care. 2021 Oct;9(1):e002371. doi: 10.1136/bmjdrc-2021-002371.PMID: 34615649
This study evaluates the impact of publicly funded insulin pump programs on improving diabetes management and access to insulin delivery systems in Canada, particularly among individuals with type 1 diabetes. It highlights how these programs help reduce barriers to access and improve health outcomes. Diabetes Action Canada supported this research by funding this project through a grant competition and advocating for policy changes to expand access to insulin pumps and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure equitable care for all Canadians with diabetes.
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