Diabetes Australia calls for $200m investment in tech subsidies for insulin pumps and glucose monitors due to rising diabetes cases.

Diabetes Australia is urging the federal government to invest $200m over four years for increased subsidies on life-changing tech such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring devices. The charity says advances in technology have significantly improved diabetes patients' quality of life, but high costs make them inaccessible to many. Diabetes cases in Australia have risen 32% since 2013, affecting 5% of the population.

July 14, 2024
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