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"en.20120314.22.3-197-000"2
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"Mr President, at present, it is thought that almost 10% of the EU population is affected in some form by diabetes. With the increase in obesity and an ageing population, this number has been projected to increase dramatically over the coming years. Both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are treatable and, as Type 2 is linked to lifestyle factors, it can be addressed by effective preventative strategies such as increasing exercise and making adjustments to diet.
Whilst health care is a national competence, it is sensible that a joined-up approach is taken and that sharing best practice and enhanced cooperation between Member States, particularly in research and in the development of new tools to diagnose diabetes at an earlier stage, are put into place. It would be equally beneficial for Member States to share their knowledge on disease management and treatment guidelines so that the best preventative and treatment regimes can be adopted.
I therefore support the joint resolution, which seeks to address the EU diabetes epidemic, as I believe that an EU strategy would be beneficial in this instance, particularly with the additional strain this disease is putting on the Welsh health care budget in current economically difficult times."@en1
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