According to some research that we have done, at least 30% of Canadians living with diabetes report being unable to adhere to their prescribed treatment regimen due to its costs. I see that this problem is only really being exacerbated as time goes on. The gap between people who can afford, by virtue of private insurance or other means, the best therapies and those who cannot afford anything but the most basic therapies is only growing. That's why, according to Diabetes Canada, it is critical that every Canadian living with diabetes have access to the care, certainly, but also the medications, devices and supplies they need to live well and protect their health.
On March 26th, 2021. See this statement in context.