On World Diabetes Day, November 14, President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova received representatives of the Union of Diabetic Associations of Macedonia and discussed the main problems and challenges they face.
They introduced her to the identity card of the organization, which represents 23 associations from the country dedicated to the prevention of diabetes, as well as the care and efforts to improve the quality of life of people with diabetes.
Considering that 142 thousand patients are registered in the country, of which 42 thousand are on insulin therapy, the interlocutors agreed that it is necessary to urgently implement modern preventive, continuous and quality programs, which not only protect their health and lives, but also rapidly reduce costs.
The representatives of the Association informed the President about the priorities in the fight against this insidious disease, such as: the need to obtain sensors, or CGM systems for every person with diabetes Type 1. They also pointed out the necessity of availability of modern insulin and anti-diabetic therapy, of preventive examinations throughout the country, as well as of creating an open market for medical devices – strips and glucometers, as a prerequisite for competition and better quality, given the difficult and sometimes risky experiences so far.
The President was also informed about their cooperation with the competent institutions, as well as about the activities within the framework of the International Diabetes Federation, which has 251 national organizations from 158 countries in the world, where a growing trend of newly diagnosed people is being recorded.
Pointing out the importance of raising awareness about the health threat posed by diabetes, Siljanovska-Davkova expressed full support for the efforts of the Association and stressed the importance of finding systemic solutions that will specifically contribute to ensuring a better quality of life for people with diabetes in the country.
