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    A new continuous glucose monitoring pilot project for children under 18

    Thursday, 19 October 2023 13:11

    By Tonya Organ

    Health Minister Osborne says data collected during this $800,000 pilot project will be used to determine expanding the program.

    Some good news today for people under 18 with type one diabetes. Health Minister Tom Osborne discussed details of the continuous glucose monitoring pilot project today. He says this is the most exciting health care update yet. Osborne says data collected during this $800,000 pilot project will be used to determine expanding the program. For more information nlcgmp@easternhealth.ca

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