In order to offset the burden caused by diabetes, the Canadian Diabetes Association has recommended that the Saskatchewan government adjust its current diabetes strategy to reflect a broad-based secondary prevention strategy including greater access to diabetes medications, devices and supplies in order to prevent or delay costly diabetes complications, and increased access to the medical specialists required to help manage the disease.

The Saskatchewan Diabetes Cost Model will be addressed today between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. during a press conference hosted by the Canadian Diabetes Association with President and CEO, Michael Cloutier, in the Verdi Room of the Delta Regina Hotel, 1919 Saskatchewan Avenue.

Diabetes cost models have also been released for British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Source: CANADIAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION