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# Yukoners with Type 1 Diabetes receive continued support

Young Yukoners living with Type 1 Diabetes will continue to benefit from government support to manage their condition. As of April 1, the Government of Yukon will provide ongoing funding for continuous glucose monitoring to all Yukoners with Type 1 Diabetes from age 2 to 18.

The decision to provide permanent funding follows an evaluation of a 2018 pilot program for Yukoners with Type 1 Diabetes up to age 25. The pilot provided participants with access to funded continuous glucose monitors (CGM) for a period of two years. Pilot participants reported the program helped them better manage their conditions, improve their quality of life and reduce their financial burden.

Yukoners aged 19 to 25 who were part of the pilot program will continue to receive funding for continuous glucose monitoring until a program is available for adults. A program for Yukoners with Type 1 Diabetes over age 18 is currently being developed.

> We recognize the challenges that Yukoners with Type 1 Diabetes and their families face on a daily basis. The pilot program helped us understand how we can best support these families to live happy, healthy lives. Providing ongoing funding for continuous glucose monitors will provide certainty to help ensure young Yukoners are able to manage their conditions effectively.

Quick facts

- The cost of continuous glucose monitors will be fully covered through Insured Health Services for Yukoners who meet the eligibility criteria. Continuous glucose monitors are approved by Health Canada for use by individuals over two years old.

Media contact

Sunny Patch
Cabinet Communications
867-393-7478
sunny.patch@gov.yk.ca

Clarissa Wall
Communications, Health and Social Services
867-667-3010
clarissa.wall@gov.yk.ca

News release #:
20-071