Legal issues of the use of continuous glucose monitoring in children with type 1 diabetes

Abstract

Continuous glucose monitoring is an effective method of monitoring glycaemia, allowing to achieve optimal glycemic control and reduce the risk of complications of type 1 diabetes mellitus in children. After the approval of the new «Standard of medical care for children with type 1 diabetes (diagnosis and treatment)» (registered with the Ministry of Justice of Russia on 02/18/2021 No. 62543), hundreds of lawsuits were initiated in many regions of the country against regional public authorities in the field of healthcare and medical organizations demanding free supply of systems for continuous monitoring of blood glucose levels and/or sensors to them. This article analyzes the current legislation regarding the validity of the claims for free supply of disabled children with type 1 diabetes with continuous glucose monitoring.