The YDA “Jockey Club Support for Young People with Diabetes” programme aims to improve support for people with diabetes by supplying them with access to CGMs, while also providing resources to empower patients and their families to better manage their diabetes. Additionally, the programme will help to raise awareness of diabetes, as well as study the cost-effectiveness of CGM usage in people with diabetes.
Project Details
The YDA “Jockey Club Support for Young People with Diabetes” programme will include:
Access to 2-year CGM supply
Hong Kong residents with diabetes aged from two to 30 will be eligible to apply. Any patients with diabetes aged below two or above 30 and facing financial or diabetes management difficulties, or is pregnant, will also be covered upon special approval on a case-by-case basis.
Participants and their families will have exclusive access to regular workshops and seminars to expand their knowledge of diabetes and improve daily management.
Raise public awareness
Regular educational talks on diabetes for the general public and in schools to raise awareness and improve understanding of diabetes.
Research study
Participants will take part in regular surveys for research purposes. All data gathered will help towards the analysis of how CGM use affects the glucose level and quality of life of patients. This will be led by the CU Medicine research team.
Beneficiary eligibility of CGM
Person with diabetes aged 2-30
Pregnant with diabetes
Facing financial or diabetes management difficulties
Complete application forms, consent form, referral form and send together with any supporting documents (for applicants aged above 30, if applicable) by post, email or fax to YDA.
Room 1607, Clifford Centre, 778-784 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon