Global News: Remove the Pharmacare Deductible

A BC Diabetes client and Dr. Elliott are featured on Global News discussing the petition to remove the Pharmacare Deductible for life-saving diabetes drugs and devices.
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[@stockingsbypinky]

Thank you for sharing about the desperate reality of being a diabetic senior on a fixed income. I have learned more about the costs and outcomes for type 1 or type 2 on insulin and also about research and new products from BC Diabetes ….even though I now live in Alberta. I am at a loss as to what to say to Michelle, as it is obvious she needs diabetic supplies and medication. Please everyone, sign the petition.

[@michellestruik8069]

As a disabled senior I get no real help at all covering my diabetic supplies, my deductable is 1000 dollars a year. So I just cover needles and insulin, I can't afford to keep abreast of my blood sugars. I know I should but I can;t afford it. Dix says we have the best coverage???? ROLF if I lived in Ontario my scripts would be 3.99 each instead I spend 100 dollars more than that. Because I haven't been able to properly maintain my diabetes in years I also now have Stage 3 kidney disease. So MR Dix, it is pretty to pay for preventative treatment or pay more for my complications.... or do you just want me to die so I don't cost you anything?????