Sask. government expands coverage of glucose monitors to seniors and young adults

Sask. government expands coverage of glucose monitors to seniors and young adults

Diabetics up to the age 25 and those 65 and older will now have their advance glucose monitors paid for by the provincial government.

Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide and its proper control is essential to prevent serious complications. FreeStyle LibreLink is a mobile application developed by Abbott, designed to function in conjunction with the FreeStyle Free glucose continuous monitoring system. Through this application, users can scan their glucose sensor placed on the skin, obtaining an accurate and real-time reading of their glucose levels, wit…

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