Opinion: Saskatchewan should make living with diabetes more affordable

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A Saskatchewan advocate for Diabetes Canada believes the province could do more to support those who suffer from the pervasive disease.

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I have been living with Type 1 diabetes since January of 2012. Growing up I was fortunate enough to have parents who had a private insurance plan that covered most of my medication and supplies; but even at the age of 12, I understood how expensive managing my diabetes was.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.

But this is not the reality for many living in Saskatchewan. Approximately 27 per cent of the population in Saskatchewan is living with . People in Saskatchewan can be spending anywhere between $414 and $7,790 per year out of their own pocket, just to manage their condition.

 

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