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Facing Pre-Eclampsia in Diabetes Pregnancy

World Champion Kickboxer Catherine Brady discusses her pregnancy journey in the Winter 2022 edition of the Diabetes Ireland Members Magazine with Deborah Condon. To read Catherine’s story, visit here.... View Article
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Sudden Resignations by Doctors in Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) Rocks the Local Diabetes Community

The Donegal Branch of Diabetes Ireland was shocked today to receive confirmation via SAOLTA, from LUH CEO Sean Murphy to Councillor Gerry McMonagle of the recent resignations of the Consultant... View Article
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Our latest webinar “Travelling with Diabetes” proves popular with our audience

Another excellent webinar turnout of 170 people for the latest webinar “Travelling with Diabetes” in the Diabetes Ireland webinar series. The guest speaker on the night was Avril McCloskey, Registered... View Article
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Ireland West Airport announces Diabetes Ireland as Charity Partner for 2023

We are delighted with the news that Ireland West Airport Knock announced Diabetes Ireland as one of their Charity Partners for 2023, alongside Breakthrough Cancer Research, The Irish Society for... View Article
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Type 1 Diabetes & Pregnancy Personal Story

Maintaining healthy diabetes management before pregnancy can greatly impact your body and diabetes itself. Vicky spoke with MedMedia’s Deborah Condon about her overall pregnancy experience. Thankfully, Vicky gave birth... View Article
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Our second webinar ‘Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy’ in our Educational Webinar Series is very well received

Our second webinar took place on 29th March and was a great success with just under 200 people tuning in to watch it live. The topic was centred around... View Article
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We are hiring for a Diabetes Education and Support Co-Ordinator

Job Title: Diabetes Education and Support Co-Ordinator Diabetes Ireland is seeking a Diabetes Education and Support Co-Ordinator and invites applications from suitably qualified candidates. As a Diabetes Education... View Article
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Our first webinar series of 2023 “Looking after your feet with Diabetes” attracts large numbers

The first webinar of 2023 took place on Wednesday evening attracting over 200 people who tuned in on the night to watch it live. The topic was “Looking after... View Article
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Diabetes Ireland announce first in-person 2023 Diabetes Public Information Evening Meeting

We are excited to announce our first in-person 2023 Diabetes Information Meeting is taking place on Tuesday, February 28th at 7.30PM in The Annebrook Hotel in Mullingar. Speakers will... View Article
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Type 1 Personal Story

Originally from Poland, Lukasz moved to Ireland 15 years ago and currently lives in Tuam in Galway. Now aged 42, he was 18 when he was diagnosed with Type 1... View Article
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We’re Hiring!

Job Title: Podiatrist (Full-time) Diabetes Ireland is seeking a podiatrist (full-time) and invites applications from suitably qualified podiatrists for its diabetes footcare service in Santry, Dublin. As a... View Article
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Abbott Launches New Integrated Digital Solution for People with Diabetes in Ireland

Abbott today announced its FreeStyle LibreLink app is now compatible with Novo Nordisk’s smart connected insulin pens in Ireland, which will help reduce the burden associated with diabetes management and... View Article
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Accessing and using diabetes health services: The ‘Patient Experience’ Survey

Do you have diabetes and receive your diabetes care in Ireland? Or are you a parent/carer of a child/adolescent with diabetes living and receiving diabetes care in Ireland? We often... View Article
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Type 2 Personal Story

In the Autumn 2022 edition of our magazine, Deborah speaks with Tracey Hayes about her Type 2 diabetes journey following a diagnosis in 2019. Tracey, from Cloughjordan in Tipperary, worked... View Article
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We’re Hiring!

Job Title: Assistant Psychologist (0.8 WTE/4 days per week, Fixed 1-year term) Diabetes Ireland invites applications from suitably qualified Assistant Psychologists to develop a new support service that will offer... View Article
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Delaying the onset of type 1 diabetes and highlighting the importance of TEST and early recognition of symptoms

In the last weeks of 2022, Teplizumab, the world’s first type 1 diabetes disease-modifying drug, has been approved for use by the USA’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is an immunotherapy drug... View Article
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Aer Lingus responds positively to Diabetes Ireland’s advocacy intervention

A concerned parent of a child with diabetes and a member of Diabetes Ireland contacted us recently to highlight their, and other parents’, concerns regarding the information on the Aer... View Article
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Diabetes Ireland supports a Research Project to estimate the Health and Financial impact of Diabetes Care in Ireland

Diabetes Ireland and Diabetes Ireland Research Alliance, together with Irish Research Council have agreed to co-fund a two-year research project aimed at estimating the economic cost of diabetes care in... View Article
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Life Story: The Importance of Early Support

In the August 2022 edition of our magazine, Deborah speaks with Jean Langford about her Type 1 diabetes journey after her diagnosis at the young age of 11. Now at... View Article
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Diabetes Education to protect tomorrow, When did you last learn about Diabetes?

This is the theme for this year’s World Diabetes Day, a day that the diabetes community come together to raise awareness of the condition. Diabetes is a serious health... View Article
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