Scottish Conservative MSP Sue Webber recently attended Diabetes Scotland’s World Diabetes Day Parliamentary Reception for the launch of their Diabetes Tech Can’t Report, accessible here. In this report, Diabetes Scotland outlines recommendations for the Scottish Government and NHS on how to achieve fair and equal access to diabetes tech across Scotland.
Aligned with a vision to enhance the lives of individuals managing diabetes, the report urges the Scottish Government to adopt ambitious targets and to go further and faster in the rollout of diabetes tech.
Notably, Sue Webber MSP supports the recommendation of achieving 100% of children and 70% of adults living with type 1 diabetes to be using hybrid closed loop technology by the year 2030. This objective underscores a commitment to harnessing innovative technology to improve the quality of life for those grappling with this chronic condition.
Expressing a desire for fair and equal access to diabetes technology, Sue Webber MSP stresses the importance of ensuring that every person with diabetes can access the most suitable technology to effectively manage their condition and enhance their overall well-being.
To realize this vision, Sue Webber MSP calls upon the Scottish Government to allocate additional funding, enabling the NHS to accelerate the rollout of diabetes technology. This financial commitment is crucial to going further and faster rollout of diabetes tech that can make a significant impact on the lives of individuals managing diabetes.
Following the launch of Diabetes Scotland’s report and its year-long campaign, Sue Webber MSP is calling on the Scottish Government to provide clarity on its plans to allocate additional funding to diabetes technology in the upcoming Scottish Budget scheduled for December. This call on the Scottish Government reflects a commitment from Sue Webber MSP to ensuring that the budgetary allocation aligns with the urgent needs outlined in the report and supports the overall vision for fair and equal access to diabetes tech across Scotland.
Scottish Conservative MSP Sue Webber said: “It was an honour to attend Diabetes Scotland’s World Diabetes Day Parliamentary Reception and the launch of the Diabetes Tech Can’t Wait report.
“I strongly endorse the recommendations outlined in this report and call on the Scottish Government to commit to achieving them. Specifically, I support the goal of achieving 100% of children and 70% of adults living with type 1 diabetes to be using hybrid closed loop technology by the year 2030.
“However, the Scottish Government needs to allocate additional funding in the December Scottish Budget to go further and faster in the rollout of diabetes so we can see fair and equal access to diabetes tech across Scotland, so that no one has to fight for it.”
