An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Dail Éireann — 2023-11-28
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Alan Dillon (FG), Mayo

Diabetes has a major impact on the Irish healthcare system. It counts for a significant proportion of annual spending. However, there is a lack of clarity and transparency around how this money is being spent specifically on diabetes priority actions. I call on the Government to take the following steps to address the issue: develop a comprehensive national diabetes strategy to direct policy; establish a diabetes patient registry to collect and analyse data on the prevalence, incidence and complications of diabetes in Ireland; develop consistent guidelines on the provision and funding of continuous glucose monitoring devices by the HSE; and provide new and updated clinical guidelines to reflect the latest evidence-based practice for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. With the right supports, people with diabetes can live long, healthy lives. I urge the Government to take the necessary steps to ensure people who have diabetes have the best access to healthcare in this country.

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Sitting date: 2023-11-28