NATIONAL SERVICE FRAMEWORK FOR DIABETES

Early day motion 1148, tabled 10 May 2004 by Howard Stoate (Labour). Signed by 193 members.

That this House welcomes progress being made in implementing the National Service Framework on diabetes and achieving the goal of improved patient outcomes and its recognition that optimal control of blood sugar, as measured by a blood test called HbAlc, can reduce the incidence of serious and costly long-term complications, and its aim that HbAlc should be maintained at or below a target level of 7 per cent.; and calls on the Government to take steps to ensure that people with diabetes are made aware of the importance of treating to target for optimal and cost-effective diabetes management.

Signatures by party: Labour 97, Conservative 47, Liberal Democrat 30, Labour/Co-operative 8, DUP 3, UUP 3, Scottish National Party 2, Independent 1, Independent Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.