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• Sligo University Hospital Update on Type 1 Diabetes Services

  Following frustration with local diabetes services, Chairperson of Diabetes Ireland’s Sligo branch, Ms Suzanne Donnelly publicly highlighted the lack of support provided to the diabetes team working tirelessly in Sligo University Hospital by hospital management. Below is an update of the various issues and the HSE response.   Background   People with Type 1 diabetes... View Article

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• Limerick University Hospital Failing People with Diabetes

  The situation in Limerick Hospital Group was highlighted at a Diabetes Ireland public meeting in Limerick. Diabetes Ireland sought clarification through official channels on the current diabetes staffing levels and if any action was undertaken to address those staffing deficits identified in the June 2018 Acute Hospital Survey.   Following this, a press release and... View Article

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• Good News on Type 1 Prevention as New Research presented at the American Diabetes Association Scientific Meeting

  Researchers are one step closer to preventing type 1 diabetes as new findings show that a drug targeting the immune system can delay Type 1 diabetes for an average of two years in children and adults at high risk.   Dr Anna Clarke of Diabetes Ireland Research Alliance states “this is great news as researchers... View Article

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