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Diabetes Device Funding Gap Affects Millions of Australians

Summary by sameway.com.au
Despite the importance of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin pumps for diabetes management, more than one million people with type 2 diabetes in Australia still lack access to government subsidies for these devices. Currently, CGMs and insulin pumps are only subsidized for people with type 1 diabetes, leaving people with type 2 diabetes facing high out-of-pocket costs. For example, the annual cost of a CGM can be between 3,000 and 5,…
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Despite the importance of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin pumps for diabetes management, more than one million people with type 2 diabetes in Australia still lack access to government subsidies for these devices. Currently, CGMs and insulin pumps are only subsidized for people with type 1 diabetes, leaving people with type 2 diabetes facing high out-of-pocket costs. For example, the annual cost of a CGM can be between 3,000 and 5,…

·Melbourne, Australia
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sameway.com.au broke the news in Melbourne, Australia on Monday, August 4, 2025.
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