The National Diabetes Programme​

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Funds allocated in 2010 to the National Programme for Diabetes and other Metabolic Diseases amount to approximately EUR 57,731,000, representing 1.47% of total health expenditure. Representatives of people with diabetes are regularly invited to express their opinions on the National Programme for Diabetes and other Metabolic Diseases. There are reported difficulties relating to reduced funding, lack of personnel driven in part by migration of medical personnel, and lack of space in the public system. The national diabetes register, which is managed by the National Institute for Statistics, has been implemented in more than half of all districts.

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All people have access to regular diabetes checkups carried out by specialist healthcare professionals. Due to the current financial crisis, however, the allocation for some treatments is restricted. The number of test strips, for instance, was reduced to 400 strips per year for adults with type 1 diabetes.

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Full reimbursement​

• Injectable insulin and pens

• Insulin pumps and accessories

• Blood glucose monitoring strips and meters (for people on insulin)

• Lipid testing

• Retinopathy screening

• Structured education

• Nutritional/dietary advice

• Ophthalmological assessment

Partial reimbursement​

• Psychological assessment no reimbursement

• Self-monitoring blood pressure meters

• Lancets

• Albuminuria

• Podiatry

• Dentistry

There are no special records for gestational diabetes or for pregnant women with established diabetes. Prenatal counselling programmes exist; registered women with diabetes receive special support and counselling from their specialist. Gestational diabetes is managed with input from a diabetologist.

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Diabetes medication is distributed through public pharmacies on prescription

[according to the 2011, Policy Puzzle, IDF Europe]