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"Diabetes is the most common non-communicable disease, affecting more than 32 million people in the European Union, representing nearly 10% of the total EU population. Particularly worrying is the way in which it is currently spreading. In the case of Portugal, the incidence of the illness among children and young people is increasing significantly. Unfortunately, 95% of people with diabetes provide their own care, which has psycho-social consequences and an impact on the quality of life of their families. As a doctor and a law maker, I believe that prevention is of the utmost importance, as is stepping up research. This is not only true for diabetes, but also for other illnesses of the same kind, like high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases. It is therefore essential that the Member States, with support from the Commission, develop, implement and monitor national diabetes programmes, aimed at health promotion, risk factor reduction, prediction, prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of diabetes, as well as at reducing inequalities and optimising resources. I voted for this motion for a resolution because I believe the measures therein will be able to make a positive contribution to reducing the incidence of diabetes in the EU."@en1
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