DIABETES ACTION PLAN 2010

DIABETES ACTION PLAN 2010
QUALITY CARE FOR DIABETES IN SCOTLAND
Over the next three years, we expect to see improvements for people with diabetes arising
from long term conditions work generally and, in particular, implementation of the principles
of self management as set out in Gaun Yersel’ (www.ltcas.org.uk/self_man_gaun.html), the
self management strategy for Scotland, and the actions on self management in the Long
Term Conditions Action Plan (www.sehd.scot.nhs.uk/mels/CEL2009_23.pdf) (June 2009).
We will encourage the diabetes community to share their experience by contributing to
the generic self management programmes associated with long term conditions while at
the same time supporting diabetes-specific work on self management.
Self management cannot be supported by the NHS alone. The third sector provides
support to people with long term conditions and has a key part to play in supporting self
management strategies.
People with diabetes need to be able to find local sources of support to help them
manage. The Scottish Government’s self management work includes an initiative, Access
to Local Information to Support Self Management (ALISS). This innovative project is
developing an electronic means for people to contribute and support each other in their
communities. This can include, for instance, sharing details of support groups, self
management programmes, patient education provision, emotional support, carer and
family support and telehealth resources. The ALISS methodology will have clear benefits
for people with diabetes, given the degree to which they have to manage their own
condition.
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