New diabetes leaflet to help read and understand food labels
...tal number of people living with diabetes in Ireland now is estimated to be 225,840. References: 1. Mekary, R. A., Giovannucci, E., Willett, W. C., van Dam, R. M., & Hu, F. B. (2012). Eating patterns and type 2 diabetes risk in men: breakfast omission, eating frequency, and snacking. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 95(5), 1182–1189. doi:10.3945/ajcn.111.028209 Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study showed during the overall follow-up o...
Diabetes Risk Factors
...h diabetes in Ireland is growing rapidly. At present there are an estimated 225,840 people with the condition with approximately 30,000 of these undiagnosed. More Information Knowing the symptoms and risk factors for diabetes is important as non-diagnosis can seriously affect your quality of life. Undiagnosed or poor controlled diabetes can damage your heart, arteries, eyes, nerves and kidneys leading to serious health problems for you and your...
High-fibre super food Heart Up+ teams up with Diabetes Ireland
...rds research into the condition. In Ireland, it is estimated that there are 225,840 people with diabetes – and this number is on the rise. As part of the campaign, Diabetes Ireland is encouraging consumers to become sugar-smart this November and be more aware of how much sugar is in their food. For anyone who wants to lead a healthier lifestyle and reduce their overall sugar intake this November, Heart Up+ is the perfect companion. Rich in beta-gl...
New Cork Care Centre Opens
...h diabetes Access to local support groups Access to unique diabetes friendly insurance schemes Prevalence Rates of Diabetes in Ireland It is estimated that there are now 225,840 people with diabetes in Ireland which is expected to increase to 278,850 (7.5% of the population) by 2030....
Prediabetes & Type 2 Diabetes Education – CARLOW
...ucation and motivation to all people affected by diabetes. It raises public awareness of diabetes and its symptoms and funds Irish-based research into diabetes. The total number of people living with diabetes in Ireland is estimated to be 225,840 Type 1 Diabetes, an auto-immune condition, is typically diagnosed in childhood and is not preventable. Type 2 Diabetes is preventable with changes to lifestyle and diet in 40%-60% of those diagnosed. Diab...
BIRR- Prediabetes & Type 2 Diabetes Education
...ucation and motivation to all people affected by diabetes. It raises public awareness of diabetes and its symptoms and funds Irish-based research into diabetes. The total number of people living with diabetes in Ireland is estimated to be 225,840 Type 1 Diabetes, an auto-immune condition, is typically diagnosed in childhood and is not preventable. Type 2 Diabetes is preventable with changes to lifestyle and diet in 40%-60% of those diagnosed. Diab...
Lucozade formulation is changing
...e total number of people living with diabetes in Ireland is estimated to be 225,840 Type 1 Diabetes, an auto-immune condition, is typically diagnosed in childhood. People with type 1 diabetes account for approximately 14,000 – 16,000 of the total diabetes population in Ireland i.e. 10-15% of the population of people living with diabetes It is estimated there are 2,750 people under 16 years of age living with Type 1 diabetes (based on the Irish Pae...
LIDL LINKS UP WITH DIABETES IRELAND TO OFFER FREE SCREENING
...e total number of people living with diabetes in Ireland is estimated to be 225,840 according to research from Diabetes Ireland. The screening service started on Monday, 17th July and will see a purpose-built Lidl double decker bus arrive at Lidl stores, warehouses and regional offices at 92 locations across the island over a three month period, targeting the 5,000 members who are part of the Lidl team. Lidl employees book their appointment online...
Diabetes Ireland highlights escalating cost of treating diabetes complications to TDs on World Diabetes Day
...e total number of people living with diabetes in Ireland is estimated to be 225,840 and that the International Diabetes Federation estimates that by 2020 there would be 233,000 people with the condition and by 2030 there would be 278,850 people with the condition. They will be told that the current cost of managing diabetes is estimated to be 12-14% (approximately €2 billion) of the annual health budget with very little of this spent on the prev...
Improved diabetes control equals improved quality of life
...tal number of people living with diabetes in Ireland now is estimated to be 225,840. References: 1. Mekary, R. A., Giovannucci, E., Willett, W. C., van Dam, R. M., & Hu, F. B. (2012). Eating patterns and type 2 diabetes risk in men: breakfast omission, eating frequency, and snacking. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 95(5), 1182–1189. doi:10.3945/ajcn.111.028209 Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study showed during the overall follow-up o...
Diabetes Ireland 2019 Annual Report launched
...appropriate steps to restart diabetes services and support every one of the 225,000 people with diabetes in Ireland. These include: an urgent need for a roadmap to reopen routine medical care similar to the Return to Work Safety Protocol by developing a system to triage patients so that routine care is delivered to those with most immediate need. expanding the Type 2 Diabetes Cycle of Care Initiative to everyone diagnosed with Type 2 diabete...
Thank you to everyone who supported our Pre-Budget Submission Call to Action but it’s only the beginning
...erson-centred, cost effective and will improve the quality of life for over 225,000 people living with diabetes and reduce preventable diabetes complications. Together, we campaigned to highlight the needs of the diabetes community by meeting with TDs and Senators, via media articles and encouraged people to submit Parliamentary Questions to their TDs on one of more of the 8 issues of concern (see more here: https://www.diabetes.ie/advocacy-call...
Easier Access to Mortgage Protection Cover
...actions for implementation which will improve the quality of life for over 225,000 people living with diabetes and reduce the long term costs of preventable diabetes complications. The submission is focused on a range of deliverable actions that are person-centred, cost effective and builds on existing HSE commitments to tackle chronic conditions including diabetes. One of these Actions is Easier Access to Mortgage Protection Cover Mortgage Prote...
Diabetes Ireland launch Pre-Budget Submission
...oposing 8 immediate actions which will improve the quality of life for over 225,000 people living with diabetes and reduce the long-term costs of preventable diabetes complications. Speaking at the launch, Prof Hilary Hoey, Chairperson, Diabetes Ireland said “the submission is focused on a range of deliverable actions that are person-centred, cost effective and builds on existing HSE commitments to tackle chronic conditions including diabetes. ...
Step Challenge Fundraising Campaign
...se funds and awareness for Diabetes Ireland. You will complete a total of 225,000 steps by the end of the challenge – a step to represent each person living with diabetes in Ireland. If you can’t do the 23 days in a row simply spread it out over the month of September. The Diabetes Ireland Step Challenge is a virtual challenge, and can be done anywhere in the world! We’re asking people to track their daily steps using their favourite fitness...
Pre-budget Submission 2022
...actions for implementation which will improve the quality of life for over 225,000 people living with diabetes and reduce the long-term costs of preventable diabetes complications. The submission is focused on a range of deliverable actions that are person-centred, cost effective and builds on existing HSE commitments to tackle chronic conditions including diabetes. See each of our Call for Action topics and HELP US improve diabetes care in Ire...
Local & European Elections 2019
...u: How many of us have diabetes in Ireland? Today, there are an estimated 225,000 people living with diabetes in Ireland or so we think as we do not have a National Diabetes Register. Each year a further 12-14,000 people are newly diagnosed so it is assumed prevalence rates are increasing but diabetes resources are not. 2. More Staff Resources needed to help me To effectively, plan and correctly resource services to support our current a...
85% of family members impacted by diabetes feel that conversations can help them increase understanding of how they can help manage their loved one’s low blood sugar level
...eing with other friends or family as a result.1 With more than 50% of the 225,000 Irish people with diabetes at risk of low blood sugar, these findings are very important. To further understand how low blood sugar affects families living with diabetes, Novo Nordisk conducted a series of filmed experiments. In the experiments the person with diabetes and his/her family members were asked similar questions about their experiences with, and feeling...
Message from the CEO
...a personal diabetes related issue when they need it most. For most of the 225,000 people with diabetes in Ireland, you may not need that support today, tomorrow, next month or next year but someone with diabetes will. Diabetes Ireland has been there for over 50 years for people with diabetes and their families that need support. The COVID 19 pandemic has put Diabetes Ireland in crisis. Our fundraising income has been decimated and we now urgen...
Advocacy Developments
...actions for implementation which will improve the quality of life for over 225,000 people living with diabetes and reduce the long-term costs of preventable diabetes complications. The submission focused on a range of deliverable actions that are person-centred, cost-effective, and builds on existing HSE commitments to tackle chronic conditions including diabetes. We campaigned to highlight the needs of the diabetes community by meeting with...
