Medication Basics & Cost

An overview of Canada's push toward universal coverage for diabetes medications and devices.

BC's public drug coverage program and how it helps pay for prescriptions and supplies.

What diabetes medications, devices, and supplies BC PharmaCare actually covers.

Diabetes Canada's national report on out-of-pocket diabetes costs and how they vary by province.

Diabetes Canada's clinical guidance on natural health products and complementary therapies.

The American Diabetes Association's overview of CBD use and what to discuss with your care provider.

An independent comparison tool for weighing diabetes drugs by blood sugar impact, weight, and hypoglycemia risk.

A detailed medication reference table from a Calgary diabetes education program.

A patient-friendly overview of what to know when starting a GLP-1 medication.

Printable info sheets from Diabetes Canada on individual diabetes medications and drug classes.

How to reach a BC pharmacist or health navigator any time, day or night.

A template letter from Obesity Canada to help you appeal a denied benefits claim.
