Table 2-1. Proportion and number of diabetes medications among individuals aged 12 years and older with self-reported diabetes, by age group and medication type, Canada, 2009-2010

Table 2-1 shows that, in 2009-2010, 89.7% of individuals aged 12 to 19 years and 85.1% of individuals aged 20 years or older with diabetes reported being on at least one oral medication, insulin, or both.

Footnote: Data are based on individuals who self-reported taking oral medication or insulin to help control blood glucose levels.

Source: Public Health Agency of Canada (2011); using 2009-2010 data from the Canadian Community Health Survey (Statistics Canada).

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