HSE Diabetes Policy and Services Review: A Strategy for Better Care (assets.gov.ie)

• Published 21 May 2026, reviews diabetes services across six HSE regions.
• Identifies substantial staffing deficits in multidisciplinary diabetes teams.
• Recommends standardised care pathways and expanded access to diabetes technology (CGM, flash glucose monitoring).
• Calls for a National Diabetes Registry and a health economic modelling platform.
• Prioritises young adult transition clinics, mental health support, and structured education.

"The Department of Health and HSE published a comprehensive review of diabetes services in Ireland on 21 May 2026, identifying significant staffing gaps and recommending standardised care pathways, expanded access to diabetes technology, establishment of young adult diabetes clinics, mental health support, and a national diabetes registry. The review estimates the growing burden of diabetes affecting approximately 1 in 10 people globally and details resource requirements across six HSE health regions."