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Diabetes Ireland warning people with diabetes to check their feet daily to detect problems early as diabetes related amputations continue to rise in 2016 to a 3 year high
63% of all lower limb amputations diabetes related 2,820 people with diabetes hospitalised for foot ulcer treatment or limb loss in 2016 Little or no access to HSE foot screening service People with diabetes have special reason to take good care of their feet. Long term high blood glucose levels may make... View Article
Recall Notice: specific lots of Medtronic MiniMed Infusion Sets
Diabetes Ireland are sharing the following information from Medtronic intended for Medtronic Pump users. 14 September ’17 Explanation of the Issue Medtronic has become aware of recent reports of potential over-delivery of insulin shortly after an infusion set change. Over-delivery of insulin can cause hypoglycemia and in extreme cases, death. Medtronic has received reports of... View Article
Abbott Secures Reimbursement Listing for FreeStyle Libre System in the UK
Today, Diabetes Ireland welcomed the decision of the NHS to make the Freestyle Libre available to people living with diabetes in the UK. Diabetes Ireland is extremely keen to see Freestyle Libre made available to people with diabetes under the Long Term Illness scheme here in Ireland as soon as possible. Abbott Ireland submitted... View Article
Hypo Awareness – #talkhypos
Appear drunk, cranky or acting oddly? It may be a HYPO 8th/August/2017 People living with diabetes who take insulin and certain medications (sulphonylureas) are at risk of hypoglycaemia (hypos); a fall in blood glucose levels that may cause symptoms such as drunk-like disorientation, crankiness, dizziness, confusion and out of character behaviour. The individuals may be... View Article
LIDL LINKS UP WITH DIABETES IRELAND TO OFFER FREE SCREENING
17th July 2017 AT YOUR FINGERTIPS! LIDL LINKS UP WITH DIABETES IRELAND TO OFFER FREE SCREENING FOR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS As part of its ongoing commitment to a happy and healthy workplace, which will see a major investment by the retailer, Lidl Ireland is delighted to announce the roll-out of an intensive community... View Article
Important safety information for people with diabetes in possession of NovoPen Echo® and/or NovoPen® 5
05 July 2017 Novo Nordisk A/S has detected that the insulin cartridge holder used in a small number of NovoPen Echo® and NovoPen® 5 batches may crack or break if exposed to certain chemicals, for example certain cleaning agents. NovoPen Echo® and/or NovoPen® 5 devices are used by people with diabetes to inject their insulin.... View Article
€22m fundraise for Irish Medtech Business
June 22 2017 £22m fundraise targeted for innovative diabetes monitoring platform First round of funding to advance development to pre-clinical trials Targets reduction of costs and patient turnaround times Cork, Ireland – June 22, 2017 – Radisens Diagnostics, an Irish medtech business, is aiming to raise £22 million to bring its innovative diabetes... View Article
Future of Healthcare Committee publishes Sláintecare
Future of Healthcare Committee publishes Sláintecare Today, the Oireachtas Committee on the Future of Healthcare published Sláintecare, its proposals for a ten year strategy for health care and health policy in Ireland. It is the first time that cross-party consensus has been reached on a new model of healthcare to serve the Irish people over... View Article
DEVELOPING NATIONAL PAEDIATRIC DIABETES STANDARD OF CARE
Diabetes Ireland is hosting a focus group to provide an opportunity for parents of children with Type 1 Diabetes to input into the development of National Paediatric Diabetes Standards of Care Venue: The Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise Date: Thursday 25 May 2017 @ 7.00pm. We are seeking 30 parents to take part in this focus group... View Article
Mullingar Meeting-enjoyed by all
The Diabetes National Spring meeting in Mullingar last Sunday 23rd April was very well attended. Attendees truly appreciated the knowledge shared by the speakers. It helped to reinforce what they already know about diabetes but there was also new learning with many commenting on these three topics – Renewed focus on cholesterol and BP management,... View Article