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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.   Last week her frustration reached the floor of the Dail chamber as Martin Kenny TD raised the issue with... View Article

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Grab your Walking Boots and Undertake a Journey of a Lifetime with Diabetes Ireland and Experience the Spiritual Adventures of the Classic Camino

Today Diabetes Ireland launched its Overseas Trek for 2020. We are inviting members of the diabetes community, their family and friends, to consider taking on this tailor-made trekking adventure and raise much needed funds for Diabetes Ireland.   If you are looking for the classic Camino experience, this is the perfect tour for you! You... View Article

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A Lifetime with Type 1

In the latest edition of the Diabetes Members Magazine, Deborah Condon speaks to Michael Kenny about using ‘huge needles, boiling syringes and how far diabetes care has come along in the last 62 years since his diagnosis.   To read the full article click here   If you would like to become a member of... View Article

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Freestyle Libre Update

Diabetes Ireland continues to seek clarification on the pending Freestyle LIBRE review by the Primary Care Eligibility & Reimbursement Service (HSE PCERS) due this year as outlined in the Advice Note 2017/01.   Following plethera of parliamentary questions from TDs, a recent welcome response has clarified that the following will be included in that review;... View Article

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Freestyle Libre HSE Review Update Openness and Transparency Required on Review Process, Support the Campaign by Acting today

Following the submission of our recent report “Users Experiences of Flash Glucose Monitoring on Daily Life Experiences” to the Minister for Health and to the HSE, and the support by TDs who agree that the Freestyle Libre should be made available to all people with Type 1 diabetes, the HSE’s Primary Care Reimbursement Service responded... View Article

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Diabetes Ireland 2018 Annual Report Launched Advocating for Improved Diabetes Services a Priority Going Forward

Diabetes Ireland today launched its 2018 Annual Report. During 2018, the charity continued to offer excellent support and services to people with diabetes and their families. From a service provision, demand on our services continued to increase. Callers to our helpline increased 10% year on year, the number of people attending our Care Centres significantly... View Article

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Update on Continuity of Medicines & Medical Devices Supply Post Brexit

It is the Government’s assessment that there is a significant risk of a no deal Brexit on 31 October. Recent correspondence from the Department of Health, the Health Service Executive (HSE), the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) and the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) confirmed that they have and continue to be engaged in... View Article

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What is Mine: Film Screening by Young People with Diabetes in Athlone

Teenagers with diabetes let their imagination fly on a Helium Arts film camp in Athlone last December. Now the short film they created, called What is Mine, is having its premiere during a public screening event at IMC Cinema Athlone on Saturday 14th September.   Helium Arts is an award-winning national charity based in Mullingar... View Article

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Plant Based Diet Reduces Type 2 Diabetes Risk

A review recently published online by JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) explored the association between plant-based dietary patterns and risk of type 2 diabetes. Nine studies that examined associations between adherence to plant-based dietary patterns and the incidence of type 2 diabetes among adults were included and their findings reviewed and collated, totalling... View Article

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Balancing a Vegan or Vegetarian Diet with Diabetes

More and more people are choosing vegan and vegetarian diets for many different reasons such as health, helping the environment and for ethical concerns. Plant based diets have been in the media recently due the EAT Report produced by the Lancet Commission this January. The main findings  of this report are aimed at food sustainability... 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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Updated Medical Fitness to Drive Guidelines 2019

Updated Medical Fitness to Drive Guidelines from the RSA. With immediate effect the RSA are changing the guidelines to recognise products measuring ISF.   Please view the following document HERE                          

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A Year too Old to Get Access to Health Saving Medical Technology

Abbott′s FreeStyle Libre system changes how people with diabetes measure their glucose levels and ultimately achieves better health and wellbeing. Since April 2018, the Freestyle Libre is available to children and young people aged 4-21years, based on clinical need. The unfortunate upper age limit means that many adults, who might benefit from the system, cannot... View Article

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Limerick University Hospital Group Unable to provide Specialist Type 1 Diabetes Care

People with Type 1 diabetes must attend hospitals for their specialized care but those in the Midwest region are unable to access their full care locally as there is no dietitian available. In 2018, the National Survey of Diabetes Care Delivery highlighted the 88% deficit in diabetes resources across all specialists in Limerick University Hospital... View Article

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OneTouch Verio Reflect® Blood Glucose Monitoring System with Blood Sugar Mentor™ now available in Ireland

Lifescan has announced that the OneTouch Verio Reflect® Blood Glucose Monitoring System with Blood Sugar Mentor™ is now available in Ireland. This new meter delivers real-time, personalised guidance and encouragement and when paired with the OneTouch Reveal® mobile app provides even more insight to help manage diabetes.   Features of the new meter include:  ... View Article

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Eoghan Braves the Waves and Raises Awareness Regarding Type 1

Irish Kitesurfer, Waterford native Eoghan Quinn attempted to open a new road of travel between France and Ireland over the weekend.   Even when the winds dropped off in Cornwall, nature’s power and bad seas were not enough to diminish Eoghan’s determination and drive.   Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes aged four, “you can allow... View Article

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Unique Kitesurf Challenge from France to Ireland

This Sunday Irish Kitesurfer, Waterford native Eoghan Quinn (31) will attempt to open a new road of travel between France and Ireland “the Kitesurf Road”.   Travelling around 15/17 knots per hour, Eoghan, who lives daily with Type 1 Diabetes, plans to kitesurf across the waves in less than 16 hours and raise vital funds... View Article

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First ever Republic of Ireland taking part in Diabetes Euro Futsal Championship in Ukraine

A team of 10 players, all living with diabetes, will be travelling to Ukraine on 21st July to represent their country at the 2019 “Diabetes Euro Futsal” Championship.   The championship, which began after the last UEFA European Championship, is a 16 team tournament with teams competing from all over Europe with the Republic of... View Article

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Diabetes Community calls on Minister for Health to extend Freestyle Libre to all people with Type 1 Diabetes. Survey highlights huge quality of life improvements in Irish users of technology after 1 year

  Following a decision by the HSE last year, Minister for Health Simon Harris refused to make Flash Glucose Monitoring technology available for all people with Type 1 diabetes making Ireland the only country worldwide to put an age restriction on access to the Freestyle Libre.   Instead, the HSE deferred its decision by 12... View Article

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Understanding Diabetes

In the latest edition of the Irish Examiner Magazine Supplement in association with Mi Wadi 0% Sugar focuses on Diabetes Awareness.   Please click on the following link to download the full magazine supplement. understanding diabetes  

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