As a result of their deliberations committees may make recommendations which they include in their reports for the consideration of the House of Commons or the Government. Recommendations related to this study are listed below.

National Diabetes Strategy

Recommendation 1

That the Government of Canada, in partnership with the provinces and territories, and in collaboration with stakeholders such as Diabetes Canada, plan and implement an approach to the prevention and management of diabetes in Canada through a national diabetes strategy, as outlined in Diabetes Canada’s Diabetes 360°: A Framework for a Diabetes Strategy for Canada. The partnership should facilitate the creation of Indigenous-specific strategic approaches led and owned by any Indigenous groups wishing to embrace this framework.

Recommendation 2

That, as part of the national diabetes strategy, the Government of Canada, in partnership with the provinces and territories, and in collaboration with stakeholders such as Diabetes Canada:

• explore options for establishing a national diabetes registry for people living with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes;
• explore options to reduce diabetes-related stigma; and
• explore options to improve public awareness and education on diabetes, particularly through community programming, including public awareness of the relationship between nutrition and diabetes.

Research Funding

Recommendation 3

That the Government of Canada provide funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research for research into preventing and treating type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Disability Tax Credit and Diabetes

Recommendation 4

That the Government of Canada  provide greater certainty to individuals with diabetes about their eligibility for the disability tax credit and ensure the rules related to life-sustaining therapy and associated requirements accommodate Canadians living with diabetes.

Recommendation 5

That the Government of Canada reduce the required number of hours spent on therapy-related activities per week in order for an individual to be eligible for the disability tax credit.

Recommendation 6

That the Government of Canada amend the Income Tax Act to include the time spent on certain activities, such as preparing meals or preparing and making adjustments to the intake of medical food (defined as a suitable diet prescribed by a medical practitioner) or formula that are required to manage diabetes, in the time requirement for therapy-related activities under the disability tax credit.

Provincial/Territorial Coverage of Diabetes-Related Medications, Supplies and Equipment

Recommendation 7

That the Government of Canada hold discussions with the provinces and territories to explore possible approaches to providing uniform coverage for diabetes-related medications, supplies and equipment across Canada. A solution to provide Canadians with the medical supplies and equipment that they need to live with diabetes must be found.

Cost of Insulin

Recommendation 8

That the Government of Canada, in collaboration with the provinces and territories, the Pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance and the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board, identify ways of addressing the high prices of long-acting insulin in Canada.

Rural, Remote and Northern Communities

Recommendation 9

That the Government of Canada hold discussions with the provinces and territories to explore possible approaches to improving access to health care for individuals living with diabetes in rural, remote and northern communities.

Access to Physicians

Recommendation 10

That the Government of Canada hold discussions with the provinces and territories to explore possible approaches to addressing the difficulties faced by many Canadians in accessing a family physician.

Diabetes-Related Education and Training for Health Care Professionals

Recommendation 11

That the Government of Canada work with the provinces and territories and their health professional regulatory bodies to ensure that health care professionals receive comprehensive education and training to properly identify and manage diabetes and diabetes-related complications in their patients.