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30/09/2015
Ministers Reveal Care Service For Diabetes Patients
A new Diabetes Cycle of Care service has been launched for holders of medical cards and GP Visit Cards who have Type 2 Diabetes.
The service was revealed today 30 September by Minister for Health Leo Varadkar and Minister for Primary Care, Social Care & Mental Health Kathleen Lynch.
Beginning this Thursday, the service will allow qualifying adult patients with Type 2 Diabetes to have their conditions thoroughly reviewed twice a year.
It is estimated approximately 70,000 patients with Type 2 Diabetes will be eligible.
Minister Varadkar said: "This is a major step forward in expanding the scope of general practice into Chronic Disease Management. It allows patients with Type 2 Diabetes to be managed in the community, by their own GP and practice nurse they know, rather than in a hospital clinic where they might have to queue for hours to see a different doctor each time. This is better for patients and it also frees up hospital resources for more complex cases."
Minister Lynch added: "Through the Diabetes Cycle of Care we are encouraging and facilitating people to play a greater role in managing their illness. The programme provides Medical Card and GP Visit Card holders with Type 2 Diabetes with two dedicated GP visits a year to specifically monitor their condition. This should contribute to better health and as a result reduce the need for hospital visits and admissions."
Approximately 190,000 people in Ireland have diabetes, with Type 2 diabetes accounting for over 85% of these cases.
It is estimated that 35,000 of Type 2 diabetes cases remain un-diagnosed.
(LM)
The service was revealed today 30 September by Minister for Health Leo Varadkar and Minister for Primary Care, Social Care & Mental Health Kathleen Lynch.
Beginning this Thursday, the service will allow qualifying adult patients with Type 2 Diabetes to have their conditions thoroughly reviewed twice a year.
It is estimated approximately 70,000 patients with Type 2 Diabetes will be eligible.
Minister Varadkar said: "This is a major step forward in expanding the scope of general practice into Chronic Disease Management. It allows patients with Type 2 Diabetes to be managed in the community, by their own GP and practice nurse they know, rather than in a hospital clinic where they might have to queue for hours to see a different doctor each time. This is better for patients and it also frees up hospital resources for more complex cases."
Minister Lynch added: "Through the Diabetes Cycle of Care we are encouraging and facilitating people to play a greater role in managing their illness. The programme provides Medical Card and GP Visit Card holders with Type 2 Diabetes with two dedicated GP visits a year to specifically monitor their condition. This should contribute to better health and as a result reduce the need for hospital visits and admissions."
Approximately 190,000 people in Ireland have diabetes, with Type 2 diabetes accounting for over 85% of these cases.
It is estimated that 35,000 of Type 2 diabetes cases remain un-diagnosed.
(LM)
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