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