The Room of the Chamber of Deputies unanimously approved a resolution that It could mean a great advance in the treatment of diabetes in the country.
The document requests the President of the Republic to Blood glucose strips are provided free of charge in primary health care services.
This measure comes at a critical time, given that the International Diabetes Federation has reported that The number of diabetics in Chile has grown by 50% during the last decade, exceeding one million 700 thousand patients.
This increase places Chile with a higher prevalence of diabetes than other countries such as Argentina, Brazil and the United States. representing approximately 12% of the national population.
The blood glucose strips are essential for patients with diabetes, since they allow monitoring of glucose levels in the blood regularly and precisely.
This practice is essential for the effective management of the disease, helping to prevent serious complications associated with inadequate blood sugar levels.
The legislative proposal seeks to alleviate the financial burden faced by many people with diabeteswho must purchase these often expensive strips.
By providing free access to these strips, it is hoped not only to improve the quality of life of patients, but also encourage more rigorous and constant monitoring of the disease.
Although a large majority of patients are aware of their condition, less than half follow adequate treatmentaccording to data mentioned in the resolution.
The resolution now awaits the response of the executive, with the hope that this initiative will translate into an effective policy that contributes significantly to the control of the diabetes in Chile.
