Diabetes medical care is not out of reach for uninsured refugees
Diabetes medical care is not out of reach for uninsured refugees
By Hamid Moghimi
New Canadian Media
Rose Celest’s work permit expired in 2013. But she didn’t return to her native country, making her one of Canada’s undocumented migrants ineligible for Canada’s public health care.
Then she was diagnosed with diabetes.
Every year, thousands of Canadians lose a toe, or a foot, or have their vision affected through complications from diabetes. For those like Celest, managing diabetes is far more difficult because of the costs. Medical care is expensive, and waiting to get proper documentation and coverage could result in irreversible health issues.
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