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Canada passes bill to cover birth control and diabetes drugs (www.bbc.com)
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Canada's parliament has passed a bill that that will cover the full cost of contraception and diabetes drugs for Canadians.

The Liberal government said it is the initial phase of a plan that would expand to become a publicly funded national pharmacare programme.

But two provinces - Alberta and Quebec - have indicated they may opt-out of the programme, accusing Ottawa of interfering in provincial matters.

Opposition Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, whose party is ahead in national polls by a wide margin, does not support the legislation.

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[–] [email protected] -2 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Diabetes drugs covered include insulin - for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, which can cost between C$900 and C$1,700 a year - and Metformin, which helps lower blood sugar levels for people with type 2 diabetes.

Type 1, for sure.

But I'm on the fence with type 2, since it's a completely preventable, and reversible lifestyle illness that only requires patient education and accountability.

Someone refusing to look after their own health shouldn't be a burden on the healthcare system or taxpayers, IMO.

Instead of covering the meds, invest in patient education, instead, like we've done for smokers.

It would be a win for everyone if someone can get off expensive medication that they only need because of poor lifestyle choices.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 hours ago

Canada currently has a shortage of physicians and other healthcare workers, and 6 million Canadians don't have a family Dr (source).

But you want all those people - even ones living in remote regions with zero access to physicians-- to be forced to toe the line you've drawn in the sand?

I imagine you support the Conservatives as well.