

Patients across Canada can receive care, however outside of BC, Ontario, and Alberta, the telehealth appointments would start at $30.

Access via a browser based video call.
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See below for a full listing of virtual healthcare providers in your province: This is another reason why JDRF advocates for universal device coverage across the country for both advanced glucose monitors and insulin pumps. Virtual care has the potential to save both time and money and aligns with the government’s approach to reduce in person visits. Remote access to data also means healthcare professionals can check in with patients more often, and appointments can occur virtually. This access to real-time data via glucose monitoring devices as well as 14-day, 30-day and 90-day trends is leading to improved interventions and better self-management of diabetes.

Members of diabetes care teams can access patient blood glucose data remotely and securely. Insulin pumps, CGM and Flash GM technology are also helping to facilitate the transition to virtual care. Virtual healthcare for people living with T1D has been shown to reduce hospitalizations and other diabetes related complications.
VIRTUAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
Participants said the biggest benefits of virtual care are access to care during late hours and weekends (67%), convenience (66%), avoiding increasing wait times at urgent care during late hours for minor health problems (62%), less time missed at work (47%), more regular visits with a healthcare professional (45%) and less stress (29%). Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRFĮven before the COVID-19 pandemic, people were increasingly accessing virtual healthcare through their mobile devices or computers for a number of reasons, primarily due to ease of use and real-time convenience.Īccording to a 2018 Medisys Health Group study, in collaboration with Edelman and LegerWeb:.Sun Life Walk to Cure Diabetes for JDRF.Virtual care can benefit a variety of patients, such as people with mobility issues, residents living in remote areas and busy parents and workers who want the convenience of connecting through their device (possibly avoiding child care services or time off work, as a result).Ĭonsidering the benefits, it’s no surprise that the adoption of virtual care solutions and services is growing across Canada’s entire health system. During the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual care enabled patients to continue receiving the care they needed while keeping themselves and their families safe. When patients and clinicians opt for virtual care, they can help prevent the spread of infections, save time and money, engage in more timely medical interventions and enjoy flexibility with regards to receiving and delivering health care. When an in-person visit with a health care provider isn’t possible or even desirable, having access to virtual care can mean the difference between a patient receiving the care necessary to improve their health or dealing with the consequences of untreated ailments.
