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A new report by the Welsh Assembly shows that diabetes care for children and young people in Wales is improving.

The Annual Statement of Progress for Diabetes highlights that the number of children and young people with Type 1 diabetes achieving blood glucose in the target range has increased from 17.8 % (2014-2015) to 27.2% (2015-2016).

Meanwhile, the number of these with high blood glucose levels reduced from 21.6% (2014-2015) to 18.6% (2015-2016).

The rates of young people undergoing essential key care processes – such as foot and kidney checks – have also improved, says the report.

There has also been a decrease in the rate of people dying from cardiovascular disease, which has a high prevalence among people with diabetes – as well as improved care for patients in hospital with diabetes, with a decrease in the average length of stay.

The report also suggests there are better opportunities for patients to inform diabetes services – as well as improved care for pregnant women with diabetes.

Improvements in diabetes care are also the result of the success of the diabetic retinopathy screening service – and the Think Glucose project is supporting quality improvement of patient care in hospitals.

The report sets out the progress made against the Diabetes Delivery Plan – Welsh Assembly Health Secretary, Vaughan Gething, said:

“This report demonstrates that paediatric diabetes care has made significant strides in the quality of care and the outcomes being achieved over the past six years.

“The impact of the improvement in blood glucose levels – as well as those in some essential care processes – will reduce the risk of future complications significantly. This is good news for children and young people.

“As well as the improvements in paediatric diabetes care, we have seen improved hospital care, a decrease in the rate of people dying from cardiovascular disease – and better engagement with patients.

“One of our key aims over the coming years will be to continue to work closely with the public on prevention – while there are no lifestyle factors associated with Type 1 diabetes, we must all reduce our risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by being active, eating a healthy, balanced diet and maintaining a healthy body weight.”

Chief Executive of NHS Wales, Dr Andrew Goodall, added:

“Diabetes can have a major impact on the physical and psychological well-being of individuals and their families.

“However with careful management, healthy lifestyle choices and good blood glucose control, the risks of complications are markedly reduced.

“During 2015-2016, there was continued progress in the care of patients with diabetes in Wales – at an all Wales level, there have been infrastructure improvements, including the creation of a number of national leadership posts and delivery structures.

“However, we continue to work to ensure standards are consistently high across the system – and that people get the support they need.

“Ensuring adults with diabetes receive all eight health checks is a priority, which is why we are working with the NHS to ensure the checks are completed – and providing more diabetes education opportunities, so people are better able to self manage their condition.”

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