Saturday, November 19, 2011

Province Rolls Out New Pediatric Insulin Pump Program

Parents of diabetic children may soon be getting a break thanks to the provincial government.

Health Minister Madeline Dube announced yesterday that the province is establishing a Pediatric Insulin Pump Program. That means that families may be entitled to receive pumps and supplies at reduced rates.

Parents of children 18 or younger with diabetes are welcome to apply. An online calculator will be available to help people determine their share of the program.

Dube said that she hopes the program will reduce the impact of diabetes on the lives of young people.