Huge win for continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and insulin pump coverage for people with type 1 diabetes in Manitoba
On March 7, 2023, the government of Manitoba announced that it was investing $120 million in the Manitoba Pharmacare program in part to expand coverage of diabetes devices like insulin pumps and glucose monitors. The province said it will be expanding the program to include all adults who have been diagnosed with type 1 and type 2 diabetes and have a prescription. Prior to this investment, coverage for pumps in Manitoba stopped at age 18 and coverage for advanced glucose monitors stopped at age 25. This announcement comes after significant advocacy from the Manitoba T1D community, with support from JDRF Canada. With coverage of both insulin pumps and CGMs expanding, those living with T1D and can take advantage of integrations for a hybrid-closed loop (HCL) system, which acts as an artificial pancreas.