Alberta Expands Coverage for Continuous Glucose Monitors

The IDTechEx report highlights a significant shift in the diabetes management market from traditional glucose test strips to continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), predicting that by 2035, test strips will represent only 5.15% of the total market. In Alberta, the government has expanded coverage for the Dexcom G7 CGM, now including adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, which could benefit approximately 23,500 residents. This expansion follows a previous program for children under 18 and aims to alleviate the stress of diabetes management for many Albertans. The report notes a decline in the test strip market due to pricing pressures and the rise of CGMs, which have shown a compound annual growth rate of 30% since 2015. In the U.S., over 38 million adults live with diabetes, and CGMs have been linked to improved diabetes management outcomes. However, barriers to CGM adoption still exist, as noted in studies presented at a recent health conference.