Agenda item - Access to Diabetes Technology

Report of NHS Sussex (copy attached).

20.1    This item was introduced by Rachel Harrington, Director of Clinical Outcomes, Commissioning and Effectiveness, Sussex Integrated Care Board; and by Dr Ali Chakera, Diabetes Consultant at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSx). Vicki White from Diabetes UK (DUK) was also in attendance.

20.2    Ms Harrington explained the current situation and future plans in Sussex for providing access to diabetes technology to people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

20.3    Members asked questions on a number of issues including when people with type 2 diabetes eligible for assistive technology would receive it; the criteria for determining whether people with type 2 diabetes would find glucose checking technology helpful; restrictions on injectable drugs to help weight loss; and potential roles for the council in type 2 diabetes prevention work.

20.4    RESOLVED – that the report be noted.