Food manufacturers are now allowed to advertise that regular yogurt consumption might reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This decision, announced on Friday, was prompted by a petition submitted in 2018 by Danone North America, the company behind popular brands such as Dannon, Activia, Wallaby Organic, … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland Unveils Pharmacare Plan Covering Diabetes and Contraception In a long-anticipated move, Health Minister Mark Holland disclosed the details of the federal pharmacare plan (Bill C-64) on Thursday, signaling a commitment to include coverage for certain diabetes treatments and contraception. Pending parliamentary approval, Holland aims to initiate negotiations with provinces and territories … Read more
Netherlands-Originated Artificial Pancreas Enhances Quality of Life for Type 1 Diabetes Patients, According to The Lancet Study A recent study published in The Lancet reveals that an artificial pancreas developed in the Netherlands, known as the Inreda AP, can significantly improve the management of blood sugar levels in type 1 diabetes patients. Invented by Dutch … Read more
