Continuous Blood Glucose Monitoring service extended to diabetics aged 46 to 50
The Continuous Blood Glucose Monitoring service, which previously provided support to monitor blood glucose levels of patients up to 46 years will now reach a further 160 people with Type 1 diabetes aged between 46 and 50, the Minister for Health, Jo Etienne Abela, announced on Friday.
Abela announced that the service of Continuous Blood Glucose Monitoring will continue to be extended so that it may reach more people. He spoke of the work being done by the Government to continue addressing diabetes, since it affects 10% of the Maltese population.
Abela explained that at the moment, the service of diabetes monitoring is being provided to persons up to 46 years of age. He said that through an investment of €300,000, the service will be extended to those between 46 and 50 years with Type 1 diabetes.
Abela explained how the Continuous Blood Glucose Monitoring service is “essential” since precise control of blood sugar increases the quality of life and the prognosis of the diabetic patient. He said that through this service, Type 1 diabetics will have their blood sugar levels controlled every 5 minutes through this system. He added that this is expected to benefit around 160 people for the first time from this service so that now, an approximate total of 950 people will benefit from the service.
Abela said that they will continue working with the patients and medical professionals to continue monitoring diabetes and find innovative ways to continue controlling the condition locally whilst assisting patients who already suffer from the 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 will guarantee the public’s health”, he concluded.