The government is working to make life easier for families living with diabetes, the minister without portfolio responsible for families said in a video uploaded to his Facebook page on Saturday, in which he also announced that an awareness campaign is being launched on the occasion of World Diabetes Day.
Katalin Novák said that type 1 diabetes can catch up with even the smallest children, it can be diagnosed in infancy, and then it accompanies families for a lifetime.
On behalf of the Hungarian government, we are working to help families living with type 1 diabetes - emphasized the minister without portfolio, who pointed out that access to the most up-to-date equipment has been made possible for this purpose.
AS HE SAID, TODAY IT IS ALREADY WITH ALMOST FULL STATE SUPPORT TO USE THE MOST MODERN INSULIN PUMP AND A SENSOR SUITABLE FOR MEASURING BLOOD SUGAR.
Furthermore, they help ensure that children in school and kindergarten can receive all the help they need to be able to take care of their diabetes; for this, professionally prepared support must also be provided in public educational institutions. They are also working to ensure that public catering is available at the highest possible level for children with diabetes. He also noted that if necessary, the parent can stay at home with the child.
Katalin Novák also announced that from Sunday you will be able to see a short film in many places on the Internet, on television and in cinemas. The video shows the everyday life of young people living with diabetes.
You can watch the minister's video below.