You may also enjoy listening to the information provided on the T1D Podcast shows.  As of episode 4, our own Barb Marche joins Scott Herring in bringing news, information and a bit of fun into the world of Type 1 diabetes.

In the news 

• Ontario has Levemir to its drug formulary

• LifeScan, owned by Johnson and Johnson, will bring Anita Mathew up to discuss the company's diabetes iPhone application

• On June 12, 2009 Ecole Notre Dame du Cap will be holding their SIXTH ANNUAL WALK FOR DIABETES. 

• Sotomayor's nomination spotlights diabetes myths

• Braves’ Buddy Carlyle joins list of athletes with diabetes

• Tattoos being used for medical alerts  Check out the Diabetes Advocacy Tattoo page for many great designs and ideas!

• Ford Customer Service Division Launches Funny Car Design Contest to Support Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

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Research News

• Artificial Pancreas Effectively Control Type 1 Diabetes

• Potential Preventative Therapy For Type 1 Diabetes

• Australian Scientists Create Potential Preventative Therapy For Type 1 Diabetes

• Looking for links previously found here? Check out our research archives for all previous links. 

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Product News

• Check out the new Paradigm Pink Insulin Pump!

• Smith Medical Announces Intent to Stop Selling Deltec Insulin Pumps

• Life coffee and want to support a great cause? Check out this great new blend and support the JDRF...

• DexCom(TM) Amends Joint Development Agreement with Animas to Bring Continuous Glucose Monitoring-Enabled Insulin Pumps Outside U.S.

   

Issues of Importance

National Issues:

Pump coverage

New Brunswick's April 1, 2008 budget will now cover insulin pumps and supplies for children under 18 years of age who have no private coverage!

Saskatchewan's latest budget has included pump coverage for children!!! Congratulations Saskatchewan! Diabetes advocates welcomed the recent Saskatchewan provincial budget announcement of a Children’s Insulin Pump Program. The new program will provide children under the age of 17 who meet eligibility requirements with one pump every five years, and coverage for insulin pump supplies as regular benefits under the Drug Plan. This commitment will benefit families who pay approximately $6,000 per pump and an additional $300 per month in supply costs.

Pump supplies covered in BC It would appear that pump supplies are now covered at least in children.  Pharmacare is covering all the pumping supplies once the deductible is reached each year!

Watch for more advocacy updates.

Air Travel

Passengers are now permitted to bring liquids, gels and aerosols through security screening at Canadian airports provided that the items are packaged in containers with a capacity of 90 ml / 90 grams (3 oz.) or less, and that the containers fit comfortably in one clear, closed and resealable plastic bag with a capacity of no more than 1 litre (1 quart). One bag per passenger is permitted. Passengers must remove the closed, re-sealable plastic bag containing all permitted liquids, gels, and aerosols and place them directly into the trays provided at the beginning of the screening process.
Liquid prescription medicine and essential non-prescription liquid medicines are exempt from the container size restrictions and are not required to be placed in a plastic bag. However, passengers must declare all such items not in a bag or over 90 ml / 90 grams (3 oz.) in capacity to screening authorities. These passengers may be subject to additional screening.
Check carry-on regulations with individual airlines before travelling. Some airlines have additional requirements depending on the destination.
See our travel page for information on general travel guidelines.

Long- and short-haul travel by air: issues for people with diabetes on insulin
 

Registered Disability Savings Plan 

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see http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/agency/budget/2007/rdsp-e.html

Initiatives  Check out the many initiatives and ideas going on in Canada regarding diabetes awareness and diabetes care...Protecting children with diabetes in school

Canadian Diabetes Association Team Diabetes Marathons:

Support Darlene Falls as she runs in Athens Greece this summer for her daughter who lives with Type 1 diabetes and the millions of other Canadians living with this horrible disease!

The Disability Tax Credit...

Is a Federal Tax Credit given to those who qualify by either having a Disability as defined by the Canadian Revenue Agency or require "Life Sustaining Therapy" like those living with Type 1 Diabetes. As of the 2004 tax year, children under 15 years of age will be considered to require 14 hours of care simply by having the physician sign the T2201 stating that they do have Type 1 Diabetes.  This will not be dependent on the method of insulin delivery used. If you have received a letter from CRA stating that your pumping child no longer qualifies under the old regulations please take heart. They are not saying that your child does not qualify for the DTC. They are stating that should the legislative change go through, insulin pump therapy will no longer be a reason to qualify for the DTC.  The reason will now be the fact that your child has Type 1 Diabetes. Please remember that if you are a parent of a child with Type 1 Diabetes who does not have a taxable income, it is still important for you to apply for this credit. When your child qualifies for the DTC, he/she will then also qualify for a disabled tax benefit (up to $200 per month) under your Child Tax Benefit.

If you are an adult or have a child over 15 years, the process will be slightly more labour intensive.  Please go to our DTC tips page for specific details.

Again, please remember...The Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) decision to allow the DTC for eligible individuals with Type 1 diabetes who receive daily injections of insulin resulted from recent Tax Court of Canada decisions and applies to the 2004 and subsequent taxation years.

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