Subsidies Given for Continuous Glucose Monitoring Medical Device

Mr Ng Shi Xuan asked the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health (a) what are the respective numbers of adults and children who have received subsidies for a continuous glucose monitoring medical device since its introduction in 2024; and (b) whether there are plans to expand subsidies to models other than the Dexcom G6, and if not, why not.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: The Ministry of Health (MOH) does not specifically track the number of adults and children who received subsidies for Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices.

Whether a CGM is subsidized or not, depends on its cost effectiveness, which, in turn, depends on the price quoted by the supply for the Singapore market. MOH is in constant discussion with suppliers and regularly reviews CGM models for subsidy coverage.