Author Archives for Sinead Deasy
December 4, 2015 4:33 pm
Published by Sinead Deasy
The winner of November’s direct debit draw is Aidan O'Regan from Clonakilty, Co Cork (Ball: 1156). Congratulations Aidan!
November 30, 2015 4:22 pm
Published by Sinead Deasy
The Diabetes Ireland Care Centre has recently expanded its range of services to include counselling and pure tone audiometry hearing test services and employed a further podiatrist.
November 12, 2015 9:32 am
Published by Sinead Deasy
Heart Up +, the 100% natural high-fibre super food, is partnering with Diabetes Ireland this November to raise awareness of Diabetes in Ireland. During the month of November, Heart Up + will donate €1 of every pack sold to Diabetes Ireland with all monies raised going towards research into the condition.
November 12, 2015 9:07 am
Published by Sinead Deasy
Congratulations to the winners of our Christmas raffle. The winners were picked from the drum at our AGM which took place in the Regency Hotel on November 15th.
November 10, 2015 1:29 pm
Published by Sinead Deasy
Diabetes Ireland have joined forces with three other leading health charities in a unique call for research proposals to identify ways to reduce the risk of cancer, dementia, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
October 22, 2015 4:49 pm
Published by Sinead Deasy
Pneumococcal disease is an umbrella term for a range of illnesses caused by a type of bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae
October 22, 2015 4:43 pm
Published by Sinead Deasy
Three of the five children from the Nyland family have type 1 diabetes, writes Sheila O’Kelly
October 22, 2015 4:36 pm
Published by Sinead Deasy
Research into diet and stopping the symptoms of type 2 diabetes are still in their infancy, but there are some interesting developments, writes Clair Naughton
October 22, 2015 4:31 pm
Published by Sinead Deasy
The winner of October’s direct debit draw is Noel Reid from Drogheda (Ball: 1394). Congratulations Noel! Sign up for our monthly direct... View Article
October 15, 2015 9:35 am
Published by Sinead Deasy
There is no need for lunches (packed or otherwise) to be boring. With a little imagination and variety you’ll see your lunch with a fresh pair of eyes!
October 13, 2015 1:58 pm
Published by Sinead Deasy
Diabetes Ireland, in partnership with Novartis, are running a series of meetings in 2016 and giving you the chance to come face to face with the experts.
September 30, 2015 12:54 pm
Published by Sinead Deasy
Next major step in Govt plans for universal healthcare Diabetes Cycle of Care service starts this Thursday .
September 28, 2015 8:40 am
Published by Sinead Deasy
The winner of August’s direct debit draw is Maria Bulger from Dublin 14.
September 15, 2015 8:26 am
Published by Sinead Deasy
Due to increasing service demand, Diabetes Ireland invites applications from suitably qualified podiatrists for its diabetes footcare service in Santry, Dublin.
September 13, 2015 9:00 am
Published by Sinead Deasy
Available from today, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) has developed a new free of charge app called MyHealth which offers easy access for users to a credible source of health information.
September 9, 2015 10:52 am
Published by Sinead Deasy
The National Diabetes Cup 2015 took place on Saturday the 5th of September with thanks to our sponsors Medtronic and Bayer.
September 4, 2015 4:10 pm
Published by Sinead Deasy
James O’Reilly, Diabetes Ireland supporter, has joined a team of riders on a grueling cycling challenge from Brussels to Geneva.
September 3, 2015 3:51 pm
Published by Sinead Deasy
Research in Sweden has shown that people with type 1 diabetes who use insulin pump therapy face almost 50% less risk of dying from cardiovascular disease than those who take insulin by multiple daily injections.
August 24, 2015 2:49 pm
Published by Sinead Deasy
The winner of August’s direct debit draw is Anthony Tracey, Louth, Tipperary (Ball: 111). Congratulations Anthony! Sign up for our... View Article
August 18, 2015 2:25 pm
Published by Sinead Deasy
JDRF researchers in the US have found that alefacept, a psoriasis drug that targets the immune system, could help keep insulin-producing cells safe in people with type 1 diabetes.
