Madrid is giving away 440,000 digital glucose sensors
This year the Community of Madrid supplied 443,000 sensors for electronic blood glucose measurement (SMGC) patients with diabetes and automatic transmission of results to the doctors responsible for their supervision.
News announced by the Ministry of Health on the occasion World Diabetes Daywhich will take place this Thursday and whose main purpose is to raise awareness about prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. In fact, the façade of the Royal Post Office, the headquarters of the regional president, will light up blue for the occasion.
According to the Community, the regional executive has invested 20 million euros in these devices, which are distributed free of charge to its users.
The devices are offered to people affected by endocrine diseases with the highest incidence among the populationif they meet the clinical criteria defined by health authorities. Its distribution began in 2020 in inpatient settings for people with type 1 of this pathology who need insulin.
The event was completed last year with Type 2.in this case through medical centers. Thus, in 2023, primary care and nursing teams examined more than 425 thousand citizens of this profile.
Using a small thread that is inserted subcutaneously into the skin, SMGC continuously monitors 24 hour interstitial glucose level. The received data can also be viewed on the recipient’s mobile phone, computer or smartwatch.
With this information, doctors can more accurately tailor the medication, making it ideal for those facing highly complex treatments that require multiple doses and at least six daily finger prick measurements.
In addition, these devices can be programmed to alarm for high or low glucose levels. This system allows for more comfortable insulin regulation and results in fewer emergency room visits and hospitalizations for chronic complications.
“Burn” diabetes
In the press release in which the Community announced this investment, the region also recalled that adopting a healthy lifestyle can prevent or delay the development of diabetes in 80% of cases.
Experts in the field advise the public to eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, reduce fat intake, avoid sugary drinks, exercise regularly, maintain an appropriate weight and not smoke. They also emphasize the importance of healthy people over 40 years of age. have check-ups at your health center every four years.
This metabolic pathology occurs when the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood exceeds the norm, which leads to an absolute or relative deficiency of insulin action in the body.
Its treatment requires effective patient monitoring of blood glucose levels, self-help, as well as periodic examinations with the attending physician to avoid possible complications. They especially affect the cardiovascular and nervous systems, kidneys and organs of vision.