I am on a mission to do my part in persuading the Ontario Health Care System and Government to provide adequate funding for diabetics using Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs).
Diabetics using an insulin pump can apply for the Assistive Devices Program to receive $2400 a year toward pump supplies. This amount barely covers the cost of infusion sets, insulin reservoirs, skin prep supples, and the other various things one needs to maintain their insulin pump therapy. Continuous Glucose Monitors are NOT covered under this amount.
Medtronic CGMs cost $325/box of 5 sensors. Each sensor lasts 5-6 days. This means that ONE BOX lasts roughly ONE MONTH. Including the initial cost of the transmitter itself, this means that one could pay close to $5000 a year on a device that works with the insulin pump to help diabetics control their blood sugars in a more precise way.
Not only do CGMs help to prevent highs and lows in the diabetics using them, they also give peace of mind to the parents and families providing care for their young diabetics. The use of a CGM could mean getting a good night's sleep instead of waking up every 2 hours to check a toddler's blood sugar. The CGM helps to eliminate the fear of Hypoglycaemic Unawareness. It also allows for lower HbA1C levels (an average reading of blood sugars over a 3 month period). Having a low HbA1C leads to fewer complications, many of which can cause nerve damage, reduced vision, organ failure and slower healing.
Please, please take a few seconds to sign the petition. Hopefully we can make a change to the funding that diabetics receive sooner rather than later!
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im sick of paying out of pocket for something that keeps me alive. the gov really needs to step up and stop acting like this is a luxury item.
I'm sure that the government could cut some of their pet projects and remember the core responsibilities they have.
These should be funded by Medicare, it's the same as a drug prescription or the needles, monitors, or insulin, and all the other things you have to have.
In order to maintain proper control of my diabetes, my cgm and diabetic supplies have left me financially crippled.
As a type 1 diabetic of 13 years, I know first-hand how much a CGM helps me manage my diabetes. The CGM is a crucial component to successful insulin pump therapy.
We need it badly
This should be something that is readily available to T1 diabetics.
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I am on a mission to do my part in persuading the Ontario Health Care System and Government to provide adequate funding for diabetics using Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs).
Diabetics using an insulin pump can apply for the Assistive Devices Program to receive $2400 a year toward pump supplies. This amount barely covers the cost of infusion sets, insulin reservoirs, skin prep supples, and the other various things one needs to maintain their insulin pump therapy. Continuous Glucose Monitors are NOT covered under this amount.
Medtronic CGMs cost $325/box of 5 sensors. Each sensor lasts 5-6 days. This means that ONE BOX lasts roughly ONE MONTH. Including the initial cost of the transmitter itself, this means that one could pay close to $5000 a year on a device that works with the insulin pump to help diabetics control their blood sugars in a more precise way.
Not only do CGMs help to prevent highs and lows in the diabetics using them, they also give peace of mind to the parents and families providing care for their young diabetics. The use of a CGM could mean getting a good night's sleep instead of waking up every 2 hours to check a toddler's blood sugar. The CGM helps to eliminate the fear of Hypoglycaemic Unawareness. It also allows for lower HbA1C levels (an average reading of blood sugars over a 3 month period). Having a low HbA1C leads to fewer complications, many of which can cause nerve damage, reduced vision, organ failure and slower healing.
Please, please take a few seconds to sign the petition. Hopefully we can make a change to the funding that diabetics receive sooner rather than later!
14 Comments
My son has type 1 and the stress of not knowing his levels at night is just too much. We need help with these costs ASAP.
im sick of paying out of pocket for something that keeps me alive. the gov really needs to step up and stop acting like this is a luxury item.
I'm sure that the government could cut some of their pet projects and remember the core responsibilities they have.
These should be funded by Medicare, it's the same as a drug prescription or the needles, monitors, or insulin, and all the other things you have to have.
In order to maintain proper control of my diabetes, my cgm and diabetic supplies have left me financially crippled.
As a type 1 diabetic of 13 years, I know first-hand how much a CGM helps me manage my diabetes. The CGM is a crucial component to successful insulin pump therapy.
We need it badly
This should be something that is readily available to T1 diabetics.
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My son has type 1 and the stress of not knowing his levels at night is just too much. We need help with these costs ASAP.