Motion · S4M-14758 · 6 Nov 2015

Access to Knowledge for People with Diabetes on World Diabetes Day

Lodged by Jim Hume Standard Motion 25 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament acknowledges that 14 November 2015 is World Diabetes Day; understands that over 276,000 people in Scotland now have diabetes; considers that access to good healthcare and education is key to helping people living with diabetes manage their condition; welcomes the launch of Diabetes UK’s Taking Control campaign, which focuses on the importance of improving access and provision of diabetes education, and believes that this will help support people living with the condition to have quality knowledge of their condition, maintain good control and self-management and reduce the risk of complications including blindness, lower limb amputation, stroke and reduced life expectancy.

Supporters (25)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.