1. Tnedija ta’ Grupp ta’ Hidma Parlamentari fuq id-Dijabete
7 ta’ Mejju 2014

2. Diabetes is a common condition
Prevalence Data Malta
6.4% Self Reported >18 years (2008)
10.1% Survey Examination years (2010)
Prevalence Data EU
EU-27: 4.3%

3. Mental Health Index (p = < 0.01)
Source: Health Interview Survey 2008

4. Vitality index
(p = < 0.001)
Source: Health Interview Survey 2008

5. Anxiety and/or depression
Source: Health Interview Survey 2008

6. Consumption of prescribed medicines
Source: Health Interview Survey 2008

7. Projected number of diabetics in Malta
Source: National Statistics Office

8. Projected trend by age-group
Source: National Statistics Office

9. National Diabetes Strategy
Developing a National Strategy for Diabetes
National Health Systems Strategy
WHO Health 2020 Strategy
Non Communicable Disease Strategy
European Union:
Chronic Disease Management
Healthy Weight for Life Strategy
International Diabetes Federation
Steering group
Experts
Patients
National Diabetes Strategy

10. Ultimately to improve the quality of life for persons with diabetes
Objectives
To prevent diabetes
To diagnose diabetes earlier
To ensure access to innovative quality treatment
To prevent complications
Ultimately to improve the quality of life for persons with diabetes