Diabetes Charity Demad Improved Diabetes Education and Support

Fri, 13 Nov 2009
The diabetes charity, Diabetes UK, has demanded more education and improved psychological assistance for diabetics in a recent report.

This report is being released today at a parliamentary reception at the House of Commons, in the lead up to World Diabetes Day, on Saturday 14 November.

Diabetes UK is launching 'Improving supported self-management for people with diabetes', a report that investigates what diabetics need to ensure they are able manage their diabetes.

Diabetics tend to have just a limited time every year with their healthcare team

In fact, diabetics spend just a few hours per year with heaIthcare professionals. Hence, it is vital that they can access quality information, systematic education, personalised care planning and healthcare.

It is crucial that all the 2.6m diabetics in the UK are armed with the necessary knowledge and confidence to manage their diabetes properly.

Diabetics make decisions regarding their diabetes management on a daily basis.

Proper support ought to be widely available

People with diabetes wish to maintain a healthy, independent and active life. Support to enable this ought to be widely available.

Self management does not necessitate people being left to do everything by themselves. However, that health care and social care professionals, family members and peers help to provide the support they need.

Thereby, diabetics have a healthier future and there is a cut in £1 million per hour that the NHS spends on diabetes complications.

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