Nova Scotia’s Insulin Pump Program program is taking a long time to get going.
The provincial government has budgeted over a million dollars per year since the program was launched in 2013.
Health Minister, Leo Glavine says there was money left over at the end of last year.
“The uptake wasn’t as strong as we had anticipated. This is why we’re renewing our encouragement for youth between the ages of 18 to 25 to give it a try,” said Glavine.
The government is projecting another surplus for 2015.
“There will likely be more leftover in the budget again this year,” said Glavine, adding “The money is there to help defer the cost of an insulin pump and supplies for 18-25 year olds with type 1 diabetes.”
Glavine points to the flexibility the pump offers young people as an incentive to take advantage of the opportunity.
“It’s especially helpful for students in university or college and away from home for the first time.”
For information on eligibility and details on registering for the program click on the web site below.
http://novascotia.ca/dhw/nsipp/
