The Minister for Health and Active Aging Jo Etienne Abela announced that the Continuous Glucose Monitoring service is continuing to be extended so that this service reaches more people. He mentioned the work being done by the government to continue to address the condition of diabetes, as this condition affects 10% of the population.
Minister Abela explained how the diabetes monitoring service is currently given to people up to 46 years old. He said how through an investment of €300,000, this service will be extended to those who are between 46 and 50 years old and who have type 1 diabetes. Minister Abela gave an explanation on the essential service offered by the Continuos Blood Glucose Monitor, as more accurate blood sugar control improves the quality of life and the prognosis of diabetic patients.
Minister Abela explained that through this service, people with type 1 diabetes, thanks to this system, will be checking their sugar level every 5 minutes. It is expected that around 160 people will benefit for the first time from this service so that now there are around 950 people benefiting from the Continuous Blood Glucose Monitor. He reiterated that they will continue to work together with patients and health care professionals to continue monitoring diabetes and to find innovative ways to continue to control this condition locally, while continuing to assist patients. who suffer from this condition. “We are committed to continue working so that this service continues to be extended to reach more people and we will also work on other innovations that guarantee health to the Maltese,” concluded Minister Jo Etienne Abela.
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