Make glucose tablets available on NHS prescription for Diabetics

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What the petition asks

When a Diabetic has a low blood sugar level they need to consume glucose to stop the progression to unconsciousness and possibly death. Glucose powder is on prescription, but has to be mixed with a drink before use, which may not be possible in emergencies. Tablets are ready to use at once.

I have written to MPs who, after enquiring, have come back to me saying that glucose tablets cannot be prescribed at present. The cost soon mounts up, which for families on a low income could mean missing out on certain things in order to provide this life saving 'medicine' ‒ especially if there is more than 1 Diabetic in the family.

This all reminds me of a situation we had years ago when drug addicts were given syringes and needles on prescription BEFORE Diabetics were allowed to have them!

Timeline

29 Mar 2016	Petition opened for signatures
29 Sep 2016	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 93

Status Closed

Opened 29 Mar 2016

Closed 29 Sep 2016

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