I’ve only seen mention of contraceptives and diabetes meds. Will this bill also cover meds needed for non-lifestyle related needs? Mental illness, pain meds, antibiotics, etc.?
You’re right, it wasn’t intended as a blanket statement, since those with type 1 can’t prevent or control it without insulin.
The University of Alberta said that "People with Type 2 diabetes make up 90 per cent of all people living with the disease. And unlike Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 can be prevented. SOURCE
The CDC also said “Yes! You can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes with proven, achievable lifestyle changes—such as losing a small amount of weight and getting more physically active—even if you’re at high risk.” SOURCE
We will have to wait and see when the actual bill comes out today. So far only hints from Liberal and NDP leaders. Probably another article will go through them.
I’ve only seen mention of contraceptives and diabetes meds. Will this bill also cover meds needed for non-lifestyle related needs? Mental illness, pain meds, antibiotics, etc.?
Diabetes meds are “lifestyle related”?
I mean there can be some diet related factors, but there are also genetic predispositions to diabetes that have nothing to do with lifestyle.
You’re right, it wasn’t intended as a blanket statement, since those with type 1 can’t prevent or control it without insulin.
The University of Alberta said that "People with Type 2 diabetes make up 90 per cent of all people living with the disease. And unlike Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 can be prevented. SOURCE
The CDC also said “Yes! You can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes with proven, achievable lifestyle changes—such as losing a small amount of weight and getting more physically active—even if you’re at high risk.” SOURCE
We will have to wait and see when the actual bill comes out today. So far only hints from Liberal and NDP leaders. Probably another article will go through them.