Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:01 pm on 13 June 2023.
Mark Drakeford
Labour
2:01,
13 June 2023
Well, first of all, Llywydd, I agree entirely with Llyr Gruffydd on the importance of public health in helping us to avoid problems where they can be avoided, and for many people who suffer diabetes, there are changes that they could make in their lifestyle that would prevent the risk of diabetes in the future. There will be a statement this afternoon from the health Minister on diabetes services, covering everything we're doing in the area to support people who want to do the things that they can do within the sphere of public health, and also, in all of the other specialist services in that area too. So, there will be an opportunity for people to hear that update from the Minister and to question her during this afternoon's session.
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