Table A16:
Government Expenses for the $170 Annual Grant to Purchase Needles and Syringes for People With Type 1 Diabetes Age 65 Years and Older in Ontario
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario Population With Type 1 Diabetes | |||||
| Number of people age 65+ | 16,196 | 17,201 | 18,271 | 19,371 | 20,527 |
| Number of people using MDI (83%) | 13,442 | 14,276 | 15,165 | 16,078 | 17,037 |
| Total grant amounta | $2,285,201 | $2,426,998 | $2,578,000 | $2,733,296 | $2,896,324 |
| Population With Hypoglycemia Unawareness | |||||
| Number of people age 65+ | 4,049 | 4,300 | 4,568 | 4,843 | 5,132 |
| Number of people using MDI (83%) | 3,361 | 3,569 | 3,791 | 4,020 | 4,259 |
| Total grant amounta | $571,300 | $606,749 | $644,500 | $683,324 | $724,081 |
| Population Using Continuous Glucose Monitoring | |||||
| Number of people age 65+ | 489 | 594 | 732 | 885 | 1011 |
| Number of people using MDI (40%) | 196 | 238 | 293 | 354 | 405 |
| Total grant amounta | $33,259 | $40,419 | $49,774 | $60,170 | $68,767 |
Abbreviations: MDI, multiple daily injections.
a
$170 per person per year.