Life changing technology for people with Type 1 diabetes will become available on prescription.
The Health and Social Care Minister has announced Freestyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitors will be available from April 2020.
The technology replaces finger stick blood testing, saving those with the condition from finger-pricking up to 10 times a day.
Since December 2018, this technology has been funded for type 1 diabetic children on Island by parent-led campaign ‘Monitors4Kids’.
Ramsey Remembrance service to be marked by maroon rockets
Ramsey commissioners say maroons will fire next month as the town holds its remembrance events.
MEDS phone line to be down temporarily
Manx Care says the phone line for Manx Emergency Doctors Service will be temporarily out of service tomorrow.
Committee to examine link between poverty and poor academic performance
A Tynwald committee will hear evidence from education department bosses next month as it looks into links between poverty and poor academic performance.
Police advice for trick-or-treaters to stay safe
The police are giving advice for kids on how to keep safe whilst trick-or-treating.
How will Manx Care reduce the number of negligence claims?
What improvements are being planned by the health service to reduce the risk of future clinical negligence claims and payouts?
Manx Language Festival to be held next week
The Annual Manx Language Festival will be held next week.
Manxman sailings in doubt from tomorrow
Four ferry sailings are at risk of being cancelled this week due to bad weather.
Car falls down steep bank on Mountain Road
Multiple emergency services were called to a car crash this morning on the Mountain Road.
