The Continuous Glucose Monitoring service has been extended to include persons with type 1 diabetes (insulin dependent) aged between 35 and 45 years; Persons who due to diseases related to the pancreas have become dependent on insulin; Persons suffering from diabetes during pregnancy (Gestational Diabetes)..

This was announced by Minister for Health and Active Ageing Jo Etienne Abela, who explained the essential service offered by Continuous Glucose Monitoring, saying that more accurate blood sugar control improves the quality of life and the prognosis of diabetic patients.

He said that through this measure it is expected that around 200 people will benefit for the first time from this service, which is being done with an investment of more than one million euros.

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, that affects around 10% of the Maltese population.

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