WESTERN Australia's peak state body for diabetes awareness says it welcomes the Federal Government's attention to the matter via its current inquiry report.
Diabetes WA Chief Executive, Melanie Gates, said the 23 recommendations tabled in the inquiry's final report covers a wide range of issues.
"We are pleased that the committee has listened to the voices of people living with diabetes, including the submission from Diabetes WA, which featured the voices of so many from our West Australian community," Gates said.
"We have been calling for greater access to vital diabetes technology, including continuous glucose monitors and automated insulin pumps because we know the difference these vital technologies can make to the lives of the West Australians who are living with Diabetes."
According to Diabetes WA, the recommendations will affect the lives of more than 148,000 West Australians who live with diabetes, and the 30 more diagnosed every day.
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