The Scottish Government has decided to invest £450,000 in funding diabetes treatment across the north and north-east of the country. Health Minister Shona Robison also revealed that the government would also invest in psychological support for people suffering from the disease.
“People with diabetes are between two and four times more likely than the general population to suffer from significant psychological problems, but these are often unrecognised and untreated," Ms Robinson said. "Coming to terms with diagnosis, medication side effects and external causes can often result in difficulties with self-management of the condition, with serious implications.”
Diabetes Essentials: Types, Complications, Management & Treatment
Diabetes is a metabolic disease caused by insulin deficiency that leads to high blood sugar levels and several associated complications if left untreated.
Diabetes is a metabolic disease caused by insulin deficiency that leads to high blood sugar levels and several associated complications if left untreated.
The main aim of this move will also be to help people with diabetes manage the condition on their own.
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A comprehensive article on diabetes - both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, including : causes, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, facts and a glossary on diabetes.
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