Dr. Alison Cave, a product regulator at the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, has stressed that prioritising patient safety is their main concern. Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters A warning has been issued to millions of people due to growing concerns that too few individuals are reporting problems with a crucial medical device - potentially putting patients at risk.
In the UK alone, over 5.6 million individuals live with diabetes , and a significant number of them rely on insulin pumps or continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to manage their condition effectively. Experts at the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHPRA) state that although these devices are generally dependable and can enhance patient's quality of life, issues can still arise.
These specialists believe that not all problems experienced by users are being reported. They said: "Adverse incidents relating to these devices can occur, and while most of these incidents do not result in harm to the patient, they can potentially lead to the incorrect amount of insulin which can lead to abnormal blood sugar levels, with potentially serious health consequences." The "Yellow Card" reporting scheme enables individuals experiencing issues to inform the experts about what has gone wrong, reports the Glo.
