The additional funding is expanding access to closed loop systems, which use a blood glucose sensor linked to a pump to automatically calculate how much insulin should be delivered, prioritising children and adults who health boards believe will benefit the most.

Training, education and support are given remotely by health professionals, including specialist nurses and dietitians.

Public health minister, Jenni Minto, said: ‘Expanding access to closed loop systems will have a life-changing impact on those living with type 1 diabetes. These technologies greatly reduce the risk of long-term complications and removes much of the burden of managing the condition on a day-to-day basis.'

She added: ‘We are harnessing innovation, in line with our 10-Year Service Renewal Framework, to help people better manage their own treatment. This will shape an efficient health and social care system which delivers high quality care at the right time in the right place.'