Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 September 2021
200. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the cost of the type 2 diabetes cycle of care programme since its inception; the number of persons currently availing of the programme; the number of general practitioners that provide the programme; if an audit of the programme has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45346/21]
View answerIn October 2015, the Diabetes Cycle of Care programme was introduced nationally by the HSE. Under this programme, adult GMS patients, those who hold a medical card or GP visit card, with a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes are eligible to be managed as part of the programme by their GP.
The 2019 GP Agreement introduced a new Chronic Disease Management programme for GMS patients who have one or more specific chronic diseases, of which Type 2 Diabetes is one. The structured programme commenced in 2020 and is being rolled out to all adult GMS patients over four years (2020 to 2023). This year the programme has been rolled out to those aged 65 years and over. The Chronic Disease Management programme will replace the Diabetes Cycle of Care programme as it is rolled out.
As the issues raised are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
