Croatia

In Croatia, all types of insulin are available and fully reimbursed for people living with diabetes (PwD). Many other diabetes medicines are available but not reimbursed. Devices and technologies for blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration are available and fully reimbursed for all PwD who need them, except for insulin pumps, real-time continuous glucose monitors and automated delivery systems which are only reimbursed for people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

Diabetes education is provided at the time of diagnosis and throughout the life course. National diabetes associations are currently working on a peer support programme to be integrated as part of the education provided. Psychological support is available and fully reimbursed but hard to access.

A national diabetes register was established in 2000 and its use has been mandatory for all primary and secondary care practices since 2004.