That this House welcomes the launch of the Hansard Society report on Wednesday 16th March with the findings of the recent online consultation on diabetes undertaken in partnership with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Diabetes and Sanofi-Aventis; stresses the significance of the consultation in capturing the experience of 350 people and providing a unique grass-roots debate on diabetes service delivery and attainment of optimal glucose control as measures by a target HbA1c level; and calls on the Government to study the report and take its recommendations on the full implementation of the National Service Framework for Diabetes into consideration.

That this House welcomes the launch of the Hansard Society report on Wednesday 16th March with the findings of the recent online consultation on diabetes undertaken in partnership with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Diabetes and Sanofi-Aventis; stresses the significance of the consultation in capturing the experience of 350 people...

That this House expresses concern at reports from the Insulin Dependent Diabetes trust that NovoNordisk is threatening to cease production of animal-based insulin products, one of only two current suppliers of such insulin in the UK; acknowledges the reduction of warning symptoms of an impending hypoglycaemic attack experienced by some diabetics who were switched from animal based to synthetic human insulins; notes the importance of providing easy and consistent access to both types of insulin; and calls on the Government to ensure a reliable supply of animal insulin is secured for the foreseeable future.

That this House expresses concern at reports from the Insulin Dependent Diabetes trust that NovoNordisk is threatening to cease production of animal-based insulin products, one of only two current suppliers of such insulin in the UK; acknowledges the reduction of warning symptoms of an impending hypoglycaemic attack experienced by some...

That this House congratulates the International Diabetes Federation for organising World Diabetes Day which takes place every year on 14th November, the anniversary of the birth of Frederick Banting, who, along with Charles Best, first conceived the idea that led to the discovery of insulin; notes that the focus for this year's worldwide event will be Diabetes and Obesity; congratulates Diabetes UK for the work they will be doing in raising awareness of diabetes around the time of the event, recognises that diabetes can be a cause of a range of other secondary conditions including diabetic retinopathy, which affects six out of 10 people with diabetes and is the most common cause of sight lost among people of working age; further notes that World Diabetes Day will be marked by member associations in over 140 countries including the UK; and further congratulates all those taking part across the world.

That this House congratulates the International Diabetes Federation for organising World Diabetes Day which takes place every year on 14th November, the anniversary of the birth of Frederick Banting, who, along with Charles Best, first conceived the idea that led to the discovery of insulin; notes that the focus for...

That this House is aware that approximately 1.4 million people in Britain are known to have diabetes; congratulates the national charity Diabetes UK for its sterling work helping sufferers and highlighting their needs; welcomes Her Majesty's Government's confirmation of its agreement with the view of the National Institute of Clinical Excellence that no restrictions should be placed upon the use of glucose testing strips by people with diabetes; and calls upon all primary care trusts in the UK to end any current local restrictions which are preventing informed decisions being made on the basis of clinical need.

That this House is aware that approximately 1.4 million people in Britain are known to have diabetes; congratulates the national charity Diabetes UK for its sterling work helping sufferers and highlighting their needs; welcomes Her Majesty's Government's confirmation of its agreement with the view of the National Institute of Clinical...

That this House welcomes Diabetes Week, taking place between 13th and 19th June; notes with keen interest the results of the CARDS study, which highlights the major potential benefits of statins for people with Type 2 diabetes; and believes that greater prescribing of statins should be part of a more long-term approach to the management of conditions such as diabetes, which seeks to prevent long-term problems such as heart disease and strokes which are so costly to individuals and the NHS, by identifying and treating people as early and effectively as possible.

That this House welcomes Diabetes Week, taking place between 13th and 19th June; notes with keen interest the results of the CARDS study, which highlights the major potential benefits of statins for people with Type 2 diabetes; and believes that greater prescribing of statins should be part of a more...

That this House believes a significant lack of education is allowing healthcare professionals and patients alike to become confused as to the best and most effective use of blood glucose monitoring for diabetes and that because the current primary care trust guidelines discourage the prescription of blood glucose strips for self-monitoring, it may become difficult for those in primary care to meet the National Institute for Clinical Excellence-recommended blood glucose target levels; and calls on Her Majesty's government to ensure that blood glucose monitoring strips are not restricted for type II diabetes who are best placed to self-manage their condition.

That this House believes a significant lack of education is allowing healthcare professionals and patients alike to become confused as to the best and most effective use of blood glucose monitoring for diabetes and that because the current primary care trust guidelines discourage the prescription of blood glucose strips for...

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.

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,...

That this House congratulates the hard work of the North Staffordshire Branch of Diabetes UK; praises the efforts of the committee officers, volunteers and supporters who work tirelessly for the individuals and families who have been affected by diabetes; and calls on the Government to publish their delivery strategy immediately to ensure that all people diagnosed with diabetes receive world-class diabetes care in the UK, particularly those at risk of developing complications of diabetes such as diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of blindness and visual impairment to affect the working population.

That this House congratulates the hard work of the North Staffordshire Branch of Diabetes UK; praises the efforts of the committee officers, volunteers and supporters who work tirelessly for the individuals and families who have been affected by diabetes; and calls on the Government to publish their delivery strategy immediately...

That this House notes Diabetes Awareness Week begins on 8th June; recognises that diabetes is one of the biggest health challenges facing the United Kingdom, with heart disease, blindness, kidney failure, strokes and amputations often resulting from unidentified or poorly controlled diabetes; and supports Diabetes UK's campaign to ensure that adequate information and support is given to people diagnosed with diabetes.

That this House notes Diabetes Awareness Week begins on 8th June; recognises that diabetes is one of the biggest health challenges facing the United Kingdom, with heart disease, blindness, kidney failure, strokes and amputations often resulting from unidentified or poorly controlled diabetes; and supports Diabetes UK's campaign to ensure that...

That this House welcomes the publication of the National Service Framework for Diabetes Delivery Strategy in England; notes that the National Service Framework requires the establishment of up-to-date practice-based registers so that patients receive appropriate advice and treatment in line with the National Service Framework standards; welcomes the commitment that by 2007 all people with diabetes at risk of retinopathy in England will be offered screening for the early detection of diabetic retinopathy; and calls on all primary care trusts to set their own local targets which will result in tangible and immediate service improvements for people with diabetes.

That this House welcomes the publication of the National Service Framework for Diabetes Delivery Strategy in England; notes that the National Service Framework requires the establishment of up-to-date practice-based registers so that patients receive appropriate advice and treatment in line with the National Service Framework standards; welcomes the commitment that...

That this House recognises the achievements of the winners of the Lilly Outstanding Achievement and Recognition Awards announced by Sir Steve Redgrave CBE on World Diabetes Day 14th November; urges that these people with diabetes should be seen as positive role models of what can be achieved despite this condition; notes that their success at both national and regional levels in these awards will raise public expectation for the publication of the delivery plan for the Diabetes National Service Framework; and calls on the Government to publish their delivery strategy immediately to ensure that all people diagnosed with diabetes receive world class diabetes care in the UK, particularly those at risk of developing complications of diabetes such as diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of blindness and visual impairment to affect the working population, and the theme for this year's World Diabetes Day.

That this House recognises the achievements of the winners of the Lilly Outstanding Achievement and Recognition Awards announced by Sir Steve Redgrave CBE on World Diabetes Day 14th November; urges that these people with diabetes should be seen as positive role models of what can be achieved despite this condition;...

That this House welcomes Diabetes UK's current awareness raising campaign, Too Deadly to Ignore; notes that 2.5 million people in the UK have diabetes, one million of these as yet undiagnosed; recognises that the severe complications of diabetes can be delayed or even prevented by early diagnosis and effective management of the condition; acknowledges that investing in diabetes services now will save money and lives over the long-term; recognises that tackling diabetes will help delivery existing health targets on older people and heart disease; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to ensure prompt publication of the National Service Framework for Diabetes delivery strategy and to make a clear statement about the priority it attaches to diabetes.

That this House welcomes Diabetes UK's current awareness raising campaign, Too Deadly to Ignore; notes that 2.5 million people in the UK have diabetes, one million of these as yet undiagnosed; recognises that the severe complications of diabetes can be delayed or even prevented by early diagnosis and effective management...

That this House recognises the example set by Sir Steve Redgrave CBE and the Lilly Outstanding Achievement and Recognition awards winners as positive role models for people with diabetes; welcomes Sir Steve Redgrave's appearance at the House on World Diabetes Day, 14th November, to present the Lilly OAR awards for people with diabetes; congratulates the national and regional winners of the Lilly OAR awards on their success; notes that public expectations are now higher than ever given the delay in publication of the Diabetes National Service Framework; and calls on the Government to ensure that the Diabetes National Service Framework has clear milestones and sufficient resources to ensure that it offers real hope to the 1.4 million people in the United Kingdom diagnosed with diabetes, and the missing million yet to be identified.

That this House recognises the example set by Sir Steve Redgrave CBE and the Lilly Outstanding Achievement and Recognition awards winners as positive role models for people with diabetes; welcomes Sir Steve Redgrave's appearance at the House on World Diabetes Day, 14th November, to present the Lilly OAR awards for...

That this House welcomes Diabetes UK's 'Diabetes Pledge' which highlights the seriousness of diabetes as a growing health challenge, currently consuming nine per cent. of the NHS budget; notes the challenge set out in the pledge that people with diabetes must be diagnosed as early as possible, that they deserve to receive the best standards of care irrespective of who they are, where they live or their complications, that the ethos of patient-centred care must be fully extended to diabetes care provision and diabetes services must be fully resourced; further welcomes Her Majesty's Government's commitment to develop a Diabetes National Service Framework; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to ensure the Framework reflects the real needs of people with diabetes as identified by the pledge.

That this House welcomes Diabetes UK's 'Diabetes Pledge' which highlights the seriousness of diabetes as a growing health challenge, currently consuming nine per cent. of the NHS budget; notes the challenge set out in the pledge that people with diabetes must be diagnosed as early as possible, that they deserve...

That this House welcomes Diabetes UK's 'Diabetes Pledge' which highlights the seriousness of diabetes as a growing health challenge, currently consuming nine per cent. of the NHS budget; notes the challenge set out in the Pledge that people with diabetes must be diagnosed as early as possible, that they deserve to receive the best standards of care irrespective of who they are, where they live or their complications, that the ethos of patient-centred care must be fully extended to diabetes care provision and diabetes services must be adequately resourced; further welcomes Her Majesty's Government's commitment to develop a Diabetes National Service Framework; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to ensure the Framework reflects the real needs of people with diabetes as identified by the Pledge.

That this House welcomes Diabetes UK's 'Diabetes Pledge' which highlights the seriousness of diabetes as a growing health challenge, currently consuming nine per cent. of the NHS budget; notes the challenge set out in the Pledge that people with diabetes must be diagnosed as early as possible, that they deserve...

That this House welcomes the Government's commitment to review licensing procedures for insulin-treated diabetic drivers of Group II vehicles; notes the conclusions of the Third Report from the Science and Technology committee, HC (1999-2000) 206, into the Scientific Advisory System on Driving Licences and Diabetes which describes current blanket restrictions as 'illogical' and 'arbitrary'; notes that the current regulations automatically deny 100,000 drivers the right to drive vehicles over 3.5 tonnes and many passenger carrying vehicles, and calls on the Government to replace the prejudicial blanket ban with a system of individual assessment of fitness to drive.

That this House welcomes the Government's commitment to review licensing procedures for insulin-treated diabetic drivers of Group II vehicles; notes the conclusions of the Third Report from the Science and Technology committee, HC (1999-2000) 206, into the Scientific Advisory System on Driving Licences and Diabetes which describes current blanket restrictions...