27 AMs call on the Assembly to strengthen diabetes policies

Nearly half of Wales' AMs have supported a statement calling on the Welsh Assembly Government to strengthen policies to prevent, identify and help people manage diabetes.

Twenty seven AMs have subscribed to The Statement of Opinion, tabled by Monmouth AM Nick Ramsay to mark World Diabetes Day.

It calls on the Welsh Assembly Government to implement and strengthen its policies for prevention, early identification and management of diabetes and its complications.

It also praises Diabetes UK Cymru's work in raising awareness about the condition.

Dai Williams, National Director of Diabetes UK Cymru, said: "We are delighted Nick Ramsay AM tabled the statement to support our work and call upon the Assembly and we are pleased so many AMs have subscribed to it.

"Policies for early detection and help for people with diabetes are vital to ensure they can manage the condition successfully and reduce the risk of developing complications.

"Prevention of Type 2 diabetes is also crucial to avoid the increasing tide of people diagnosed with the condition, including 6,300 people in Wales in the last year alone."