World Health Day Focus on Diabetes
April 6, 2016 2:58 pm Comments Off on World Health Day Focus on Diabetes"Beat Diabetes" is the theme of World Health Day on Thursday 7 April 2016.
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Direct Debit Monthly Draw Winner
March 31, 2016 3:10 pm Comments Off on Direct Debit Monthly Draw WinnerThe winner of March’s direct debit draw is Deirdre Williames, Cahir, Co Tippearary (Ball: 7). Congratulations Deirdre!
Top tips to be Sugar Smart this Easter
March 24, 2016 3:37 pm Comments Off on Top tips to be Sugar Smart this EasterTop tips to be Sugar Smart this Easter
How much sugar is in your Easter treats?
March 24, 2016 3:21 pm Comments Off on How much sugar is in your Easter treats?How much sugar is in your Easter treats?
Annual Spring Meeting 2016
March 22, 2016 3:10 pm Comments Off on Annual Spring Meeting 2016This year’s National Spring Meeting of Diabetes Ireland will be held in the Clayton Hotel (formerly the Clarion Hotel), Sligo Town on Sunday 17 April at 2pm.
HSE changes to the number of blood glucose strips supplied to people with Type 2 Diabetes
March 14, 2016 9:43 am Comments Off on HSE changes to the number of blood glucose strips supplied to people with Type 2 DiabetesDiabetes Ireland has been informed by the HSE that as of April 1st, 2016 rules governing access to unlimited amounts of blood glucose strips for some people with Type 2 diabetes will be altered.
Direct Debit Monthly Draw Winner
March 3, 2016 3:48 pm Comments Off on Direct Debit Monthly Draw WinnerThe winner of February’s direct debit draw is Peter Corley, Galway (Ball: 358). Congratulations Peter!
Campaign launched to encourage earlier diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes in children and adolescents
February 22, 2016 9:35 am Comments Off on Campaign launched to encourage earlier diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes in children and adolescents25% of Type 1 diabetes cases diagnosed in children and adolescents are delayed, resulting in critical illness!
Election 2016: What to ask your local candidates
February 12, 2016 12:04 pm Comments Off on Election 2016: What to ask your local candidatesWhat to ask your local candidates in Dublin, Kilkenny or the Midlands
Election 2016: What to ask your local candidates in the North East and Dublin North constituencies
February 11, 2016 2:32 pm Comments Off on Election 2016: What to ask your local candidates in the North East and Dublin North constituenciesToday’s question is for the HSE North East and Dublin North area.
Election 2016: What to ask your local candidates in Sligo, Donegal and Mayo constituencies
February 10, 2016 10:15 am Comments Off on Election 2016: What to ask your local candidates in Sligo, Donegal and Mayo constituenciesToday’s question is for the Sligo, Donegal and Mayo area.
Election 2016: What to ask your local candidates in Limerick/Galway constituencies
February 9, 2016 3:28 pm Comments Off on Election 2016: What to ask your local candidates in Limerick/Galway constituenciesToday’s questions are from the Limerick/Galway area. These are are just a few questions that you could ask along with other questions or issues you may have in relation to your diabetes management.
Election 2016: What to ask your local candidates in Cork/Kerry constituencies
February 8, 2016 3:24 pm Comments Off on Election 2016: What to ask your local candidates in Cork/Kerry constituenciesEach day this week, Diabetes Ireland will pose some further questions from around the constituencies. Today’s questions are for Cork/Kerry constituencies:
Late Night Podiatry Appointments Now Available
February 4, 2016 4:25 pm Comments Off on Late Night Podiatry Appointments Now AvailableWe know that Monday - Friday, 9-5 doesn't suit everybody for healthcare appointments so we are delighted to be able to offer late night podiatry appointments on Wednesday evenings.
Election 2016: The questions the Diabetes Community need to be asking
February 3, 2016 10:37 am Comments Off on Election 2016: The questions the Diabetes Community need to be askingAsk your local candidates if they will fight to make sure the necessary resources to improve diabetes care are put in place in your area.
Direct Debit Monthly Draw Winner
January 27, 2016 2:42 pm Comments Off on Direct Debit Monthly Draw WinnerThe winner of January’s direct debit draw is Jennifer Davidson from Bray (Ball: 628). Congratulations Jennifer!
Researchers Show Novel Material Encapsulated Human Islet Cells Can Halt Type 1 Diabetes for Six Months
January 26, 2016 10:04 am Comments Off on Researchers Show Novel Material Encapsulated Human Islet Cells Can Halt Type 1 Diabetes for Six MonthsTwo new studies provide important insight into possible new therapy for type 1 diabetes without immunosuppressant drugs.
Glucagon research noses towards spray replacing the red ‘rescue’ needle
January 15, 2016 4:39 pm Comments Off on Glucagon research noses towards spray replacing the red ‘rescue’ needleA recent study has shown that a powdered form of glucagon that can be administered as a nasal spray can rescue a hypo as quickly as injected glucagon.
Direct Debit Monthly Draw Winner
December 21, 2015 4:37 pm Comments Off on Direct Debit Monthly Draw WinnerThe winner of December’s direct debit draw is Billy O’Rourke from Kilkenny (Ball: 1306). Congratulations Billy!
Minister for Health Launches New Model of Care for Paediatric Diabetes
December 14, 2015 11:30 am Comments Off on Minister for Health Launches New Model of Care for Paediatric DiabetesThe official press release from the Health Service Authority.