The Continuous Glucose Monitoring service is continuing to be extended to reach more people, said Minister for Health and Active Ageing Jo Etienne Abela. “Through an investment of €300,000, this service will be extended to those aged between 46 and 50 and have type 1 diabetes.
Minister Abela explained how the diabetes monitoring service is currently given to people up to 46 years old. He said that this condition affects 10% of the population. ?
This essential service offered by the Continuous Blood Glucose Monitor provides a more accurate blood sugar control, improves the quality of life and the prognosis of diabetic patients, he said.
“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,” the Minister said.
He reiterated that they will continue to work together with patients and health care professionals in 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 goes o expanding to reach more people and we will also work on other innovations that guarantee health to the Maltese,” concluded the Minister.
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