This week’s post features Dr. Katharine Smart, president-elect of Yukon Medical Association and highly regarded pediatrician.
The Yukon T1D Support Network commends Yukon Government for their commitment to ensure persons with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) have accessibility to the devices that assist in glycemic control. Through Yukon’s Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) pilot projects for children up to age 18 and young adults 19 – 25, not only have young Yukon citizens received devices that have greatly improved their quality of life, they have received a technological intervention that reduces future microvascular complications.
With the pilot project nearing completion, Yukon Government is in the position of determining if they are to be stalwarts in T1D management, a favourable and progressive position that serves the sole purpose of empowering their T1D residents. The Yukon T1D Support Network urges Yukon to continue their investment in the health and well-being of persons with Type 1 Diabetes through permanent coverage of CGMs for all those with T1D. We thank those individuals and organizations who have been, and continue to be, ardent supporters in our quest to have all persons with T1D have equitable access to these life-saving devices. Over the next several weeks, the Yukon T1D Support Network will highlight quotes from these sources.
