‘It’s not rocket science’: Diabetic says getting coverage under N.S. programs a struggle – CBC

Beck Marie said application process more difficult than in other provinces

Nov 27, 2025

A Type 1 diabetic who recently moved to Nova Scotia says they paid hundreds of dollars out of pocket while trying to apply for provincial programs that help cover the cost of insulin and supplies.

Beck Marie, 28, moved to Bridgewater, N.S., earlier this year from British Columbia where they had been covered for devices such as an insulin pump and glucose monitoring sensor.

Marie, who didn’t have a primary care provider at the time, said the applications to get coverage in Nova Scotia for pumps and sensors require the approval of specific health-care specialists based in the province.

“I have all my records from B.C. and Ontario that show that I’ve been on this exact insulin pump for 10 years. Like it’s not rocket science. I’m diabetic. It’s not going to go away,” Marie said.

‘It’s not rocket science’: Diabetic says getting coverage under N.S. programs a struggle – CBC

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