Advocacy Reports

Advocacy Reports

Our advocacy reports cover a range of topics related to the cost of living with diabetes, health-care policy and government programs. The goal of each report is to spark changes that improve the lives of Canadians living with diabetes. To access or download copies of Diabetes Canada's most current reports and other support materials, please click on the links below.

• Bariatric surgery as a type 2 diabetes intervention strategy

  Diabetes Canada commissioned a study to determine the fiscal implications associated with bariatric surgery in nine provinces.

• Comparisons by Province/Territory

  Diabetes Canada compares diabetes policies, programs, and services by provincial/territorial jurisdiction.

• Diabetes and Diabetes-Related Out-of-Pocket Costs

  Diabetes Canada reports on the out-of-pocket costs for people living with diabetes in Canada.

• Provincial/Territorial Formulary Chart

  Diabetes Canada outlines the diabetes medication coverage available in each province or territory.

• The Economic Impact of Amputation Prevention Devices

  Diabetes Canada reports on the economic benefits of amputation prevention devices.

• Diabetes 360 community roundtable consultations

  Summary reports of feedback from community roundtable consultations about the need for a nation-wide diabetes strategy, Diabetes 360.

• National and provincial backgrounders 2023

  Diabetes Canada reports on key statistics in each province and provides recommendations to federal and provincial governments.

• A snapshot of diabetes management in Canada

  Diabetes Canada commissioned a study to find out how well people living with diabetes are meeting screening targets for four key tests (A1C, blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, and kidney function).