Disparities in Access to Insulin Pumps in Scotland
There is a critical situation regarding access to insulin pump technology for people with diabetes in Scotland. According to reports, the health board in Lothian has limited pump availability to children and pregnant women only. People with diabetes who rely on pumps for managing their condition may face challenges if they are unable to access […]
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A Continuous Glucose Sensor for Non-Insulin Users to be Launched in Summer of 2024! https://www.mpo-mag.com/contents/view_breaking-news/2024-01-10/dexcom-submits-stelo-glucose-sensor-for-non-insulin-users-to-fda/ First insulin pump with automated insulin delivery to integrate with freestyle libre 2https://beyondtype1.org/freestyle-libre-pair-with-tslim-insulin-pump/
Temporary Victory for Alberta Pumpers
Government plans in the Canadian province of Alberta to change funding for insulin pumps have been put on hold following fears expressed by MPs and people with Type 1 diabetes. Alberta’s health minister apologised and said the changes, which were to begin in August are being put off pending consultations to make sure no one […]
PDGN Patron, the Hon Judi Moylan OA reports from Australia on a number of wins with the Government.
The Government has approved funding of over AUS $9 million to rollout a program in schools for children with Type 1 diabetes alongside other announcements in the Australian Government Budget 2018/19 including AUS $125 million for heart and diabetes research. Judi is working as co-chair with Professor Paul Zimmet on the Implementation Reference Group who were […]