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Jersey insulin pump access dramatically increases
31 Jul
Summary
- Jersey's government and Diabetes Jersey partnered to increase insulin pump access.
- An agreement will fund 32 closed-loop insulin pumps for type 1 diabetes patients.
- The new funding covers the annual cost of £7,000 per person for the devices.
Jersey is enhancing access to advanced insulin pump technology for residents living with type 1 diabetes. An agreement between the island's Health Department and Diabetes Jersey will increase the number of available closed-loop insulin pumps to 32. These pumps automatically deliver insulin based on blood glucose levels, offering improved daily control.
Diabetes Jersey has committed £112,000 to fund seven of these devices for two years, with the Health and Care Jersey department set to assume full responsibility thereafter. The annual cost for each pump is around £7,000. This initiative follows positive experiences from users like Melissa McMahon, who described the technology as "absolutely incredible" and life-changing.
Type 1 diabetes affects approximately 400 people in Jersey. The expanded provision of these pumps aims to alleviate the daily stress of managing the condition, allowing individuals to focus less on constant monitoring and more on their lives. This collaboration ensures that those with a clinical need can benefit from this crucial medical technology.
