Diabetes care

Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases affecting people living in Canada. It occurs when the body doesn't produce enough insulin or can't use the insulin it produces. Diabetes can lead to serious complications, but there are ways to help control the disease and lower the risk of complications. For example, medical devices are used to help measure or monitor blood glucose levels or deliver insulin.

Read more about some types of medical devices used to help manage diabetes.

Services and information

Blood glucose monitors

About blood glucose monitors and test strips, what causes inaccurate readings, tips for accurate test results

Insulin pumps

About insulin pumps and how they work, reducing your risk of problems, Health Canada's role

Unauthorized glucose monitoring smartwatches

About unauthorized blood glucose reading smartwatches, risks, what you should know

Continuous glucose monitor safety alerts on smart devices

Missed safety alerts, what you should do

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