Australia – Federal Government pledges $100m to support patients with type 1 diabetes

The Federal Government has announced it will invest an additional $100 million over four years to support patients with type 1 diabetes.

The move is designed ensure free continuous glucose monitoring devices are available to more than 37,000 Australians with type 1 diabetes.

Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt said this new initiative will save families up to $7000 per year.