More than 4,000 children in Romania have type 1 diabetes. The Ministry of Health wants to simplify access to insulin pumps
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The Romanian Ministry of Health is analysing measures to simplify access for children with type 1 diabetes to insulin pumps. According to Minister Rogobete, there are more than 4,000 children in the country who suffer from this disease. Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the body does not produce enough insulin, and patients must monitor their blood sugar levels every day.
An insulin pump is a small device that delivers insulin continuously through a thin tube connected to the body. Many parents say that this device makes their children's lives easier and improves control of the disease. However, the procedures for obtaining the device are currently complicated and can take a long time.
The Ministry of Health intends to reduce bureaucracy and facilitate the reimbursement of pumps for patients who need them. Authorities will consult with specialists and patient representatives before establishing concrete steps.
For now, there is no official timetable for implementing the new measures. Families of children with type 1 diabetes are expected to follow the ministry's announcements in the coming period.
Sources: Agerpres
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