Frequently Asked Questions

Your frequently asked questions answered

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The following are answers to many questions which we get asked on a regular basis.

If there are other questions that you think could or should be included, please mail us at info@diabetes.ie.

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Diabetes Dictionary

Diabetes terms and words explained....

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Alcohol

Diabetes and Alcohol....

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Alternative therapies

Alternative therapies and supplements....

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Blood pressure

Diabetes and blood pressure....

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Contraception

Contraception and diabetes....choosing the right one for you

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Changing to insulin

Do I now have Type 1 diabetes?

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Depression

Is there a connection between diabetes and depression?

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Devices

Diabetes pump

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Diabetic foods

What are diabetic foods?

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Diet

Do I need to eat a special diet now that I have diabetes?

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Driving

Diabetes and driving

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Eyes

What is diabetic retinopathy?

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Feet

Looking after your feet...

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Hair and beauty

Hair and beauty treatments and diabetes....

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Hypoglyceamia

Low blood sugar levels

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Insulin

Using insulin,types on insulin and travelling with insulin

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Insurance

Obtaining insurance cover can sometimes be difficult for people with diabetes...

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Medical Services

"Hospital appointments", "change my GP?", "financial assistance", "Waiting lists and lack of advice"...

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Pregnancy

Planning a pregnacy?

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Smoking

We have been told for decades now that smoking is bad for our health...

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Tattoos

If I have diabetes can I still get a tattoo?

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Travel

Planning a trip? Travel tips....

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