CGM ACCESS PETITION
Give Continuous Glucose Monitor access to children under 18,
living with Type 1 Diabetes, within the public healthcare system.
About the Petition
Living with Type 1 Diabetes is a constant challenge, especially for children who endure multiple daily insulin injections and painful fingersticks to monitor blood glucose levels. Parents often take on this burden, even waking their children at night to prevent hypoglycaemia, as the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)—a potentially fatal complication—is ever-present.
However, Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) technology offers a pain-free, effective alternative, tracking glucose levels 24/7 and enabling better management, improved quality of life, and reduced long-term complications such as eye, kidney, and heart damage.
This petition calls on South Africa’s National Department of Health to provide CGM access to all children under 18, living with Type 1 Diabetes. Your signature and sharing this petition can help secure this life-changing support for children with diabetes and their families.
*The image on the left represents one month of injections and fingersticks for a child with Type 1 Diabetes.
Image Credit: Dr Michelle Carrihill.
FAQs
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We want all supporters to sign: people with diabetes in public and private care, their family members and community, anyone interested in the wellbeing of children with diabetes. You don’t need to contribute anything to the petition, just your signature and sharing it with others.
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Your signature will be included in the final petition submission to policymakers and health authorities.
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Beyond signing, you can help spread the word by sharing the petition with your family and friends and on your social media platforms.
Downloadable Images to Share
Right click on one of the images below to download and share on WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and other social media channels. Feel free to tag SA Diabetes Advocacy in your social media posts.
You are welcome to use the below text or create your own when sharing the petition:
Children with Type 1 Diabetes endure daily struggles with painful injections and fingersticks, while parents face sleepless nights to ensure their safety. But there’s a solution: Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) technology.
CGM is a game-changer, offering pain-free glucose tracking 24/7, improving quality of life and reducing the risk of life-threatening complications for children living with Type 1 Diabetes.
We’re calling on South Africa’s National Department of Health to provide CGM access to children under 18, living with Type 1 Diabetes. Your signature can make this a reality.
📲 Sign the petition and share it far and wide: https://www.change.org/cgm-access-petition
Together, we can make a difference. 💪
