The Coalition has announced it will expand subsidised access to continuous glucose monitoring technology for children and young adults under 21.

It says it will invest $54 million subsidising continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology for young people “facing extra challenges managing their Type 1 diabetes.”

“Our commitment is estimated to benefit as many as 4000 children and young adults, and could save the average family up to $4000 per year off the cost of managing their child’s Type 1 diabetes” the Coalition says on its website.

The policy was developed in consultation with a range of stakeholders, including Diabetes Australia, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.