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Medication Basics & Cost

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

Pharmacy Interaction

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

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

Money

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pharmacist Assisting Customer

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

Pharmacist Assisting Customer

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

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