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Another excellent turnout for our latest webinar on “Protecting my kidneys from Diabetes”

  Another excellent turnout of over 221 people for the latest webinar in the Diabetes Ireland webinar series. The topic for the webinar was “Protecting my kidneys from Diabetes” with guest speaker Professor Austin Stack, Consultant Nephrologist at University Hospital Limerick.   Professor Stack discussed the important role that kidneys have and the factors that... View Article

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Global Type 1 Diabetes Index is Launched

Launch of global Type 1 Diabetes Index, the first-of-its-kind index, raises awareness of the burden and unmet need of people living with Type 1 diabetes around the world.   Today, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), a research partner of Diabetes Ireland, announced the launch of the Type 1 Diabetes Index (T1D Index). The T1D... View Article

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TDs and Senators asked to support the call for the setting up of a Diabetes Taskforce

TDs and Senators asked to support the call for the setting up of a Diabetes Taskforce to develop a 10-Year National Diabetes Strategy and take immediate actions to improve diabetes services:   the need to provide funding for the development of a National Diabetes Registry and regular auditing of diabetes clinical services, so people with... View Article

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Latest Software update to bring new features to the t:slim X2 insulin pump

Within the coming weeks, a new software update will become available for the Tandem Diabetes Care t:slim X2™ insulin pump,  This latest update makes available new features for pumps currently using Basal-IQ and Control-IQ technology. The new features included in this latest software update will allow   Bolus icons to be displayed on the CGM graph... View Article

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Novo Nordisk officially announce the launch of its latest Smart Insulin Pens in Ireland

Many people with diabetes are still required to manually record their insulin doses, while often only achieving normal blood glucose control for just about half of the day *1. A Swedish study conducted by Novo Nordisk from 2017-2018 showed that, in a real-world setting, using the NovoPen 6 smart insulin pen to administer insulin can... View Article

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Diabetes Ireland presents its Pre-budget Submission 2023 to the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly

  Diabetes Ireland presents its Pre-Budget 2023 submission to the Minister for Health and prioritise: the need to provide immediate funding for the development of a National Diabetes Registry and regular auditing of diabetes clinical services, so people with diabetes get access to similar standards of treatment and care regardless of where they live.  ... View Article

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Diabetes Ireland Launches 2021 Annual Report

Today, Diabetes Ireland, launched its Annual Report summarising its work and activities in the areas of diabetes advocacy, education, support and awareness.   In existence since 1967, the charity was founded with the purpose of obtaining free medications for all people with diabetes under the Long Term Illness Scheme (LTI). In 1971, the Government of... View Article

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Back To School and Diabetes

Preparing for Back-to-school tips and the New HSE Guidelines for caring for children with Type 1 diabetes during school hours are now available for parents, carers, teachers, and school staff.   Late August means back-to-school preparations for parents, children, and teachers alike. Preparing for the new school year means organising books, uniforms, school lunches and... View Article

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Life Story: Lifelong Learning with Type 1

In the Spring edition of the Diabetes Ireland Members Magazine, Mairéad Parker speaks to Deborah Condon about everyday lessons learned while learning with Type 1, becoming a FreeStyle Libre ambassador, and starting a family.     To read the full article, click here.   Become a member today, click here.  

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Life Story: Ultimately, running has helped both the physical and mental side of my diabetes management

This October, Gráinne is taking on the Irish Life Dublin Marathon, read her personal story.   “The last 17 years have had many ups and downs for me, particularly the last 2 years with Covid when it came to living with diabetes. I faced many of these challenges by turning to sports, particularly athletics. I... View Article

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Life Story: Robert is taking on the Irish Life Dublin Marathon

This October, Robert is taking on the Irish Life Dublin Marathon, read his personal story.   “In 2008 I lost my Mom to cancer. It was something that I really struggled to cope with. I decided to give myself goals to aspire to and one of those was to run a marathon. In 2009 I... View Article

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Life Story: From Tears to Pride

In the Spring edition of the Diabetes Ireland Members Magazine, Des Kirwan speaks to Deborah Condon and recalls his initial reactions to his diagnosis of Type 1 and the amazing adventures that followed when representing Ireland in futsal.     To read the full article, click here.   Become a member today, click here.  

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Life Story: Taking Care of the Mind

In the Spring edition of the Diabetes Ireland Members Magazine, Shane O’Donnell speaks to Deborah Condon about his own personal experience of dealing with diabetes and how mindfulness and new technology helped.     To read the full article, click here.   Become a member today, click here.  

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New HSE Guidelines for Managing Children with Type 1 Diabetes during School Hours launched

Parents with a child living with diabetes starting school this year  urged to begin planning now.   Sending a child to school after a diabetes diagnosis or for the first time can be an anxious time for the child, parents and school staff. Good early communication and common understanding between parents and the school are... View Article

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Survey highlights frustration among adults living with diabetes and their diabetes teams regarding lack of access to Freestyle Libre technology

A recent survey by Diabetes Ireland highlighted the frustration of many people with diabetes who are unable to start or had to stop using Flash Glucose Technology (FGM, Freestyle Libre) due to the lack of reimbursement and unaffordability.   ‘The Freestyle Libre has changed my life, my HbA1c is the lowest it has been in... View Article

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Nutrition & Type 2 Diabetes

Pauline Dunne, CORÚ-registered dietitian,  looks at whether intermittent fasting and ‘low-carb diets’ are good options for people with Type 2 and how the advice for diet and diabetes has changed over the years.   If you are living with Type 2 diabetes, this article aims to help you:   • Understand what is meant by... View Article

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