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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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FDA Warns Against the Use of Unauthorized Devices for Diabetes Management following Serious Adverse Patient Event
Diabetes Ireland does not want to see a similar event here and urges anyone using or considering using Diabetes DIY technology to speak to and consult with their diabetes team. Following a report of a serious adverse event in which a patient’s use of an illegally marketed continuous glucose monitoring system along with an... View Article
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Insulin Pumps Availability in Ireland 2019
Listed below are the updated Insulin Pumps now available in Ireland for 2019. Click here for further details.
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Local & European Elections 2019
The Local and European elections will take place on the 24th of May 2019. Campaigns from all parties are now currently underway and election representatives will be calling to all households. This is a key opportunity to use your voice and highlight your concerns. On Your Doorstep In preparation for the... View Article
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New Psychotherapy Service for Young People with Type 1
In the spring addition of the Diabetes Members Magazine, Deborah Condon addresses the topic of being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes which can be overwhelming at any age. This can be especially difficult for children and teenagers, who are already trying to deal with the pressures of growing up. Diabetes Ireland recently joined up with... View Article
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Job Vacancy – Senior Podiatrist (Louth)
Job Vacancy Senior Podiatrist (Louth) Closing Date for Applications: 13 May 2019. Diabetes Ireland invites applications from suitably qualified Podiatrists to work as part of an integrated high risk footcare service in Co. Louth. Clinics will be based in Drogheda and Dundalk. Foot Care Service Overview The Podiatry service is... View Article
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Research Project Involving Diabetes Ireland and the Irish Men’s Sheds Association
Diabetes Ireland is currently taking part in a research project with the Irish Men’s Sheds Association (IMSA). This project called “Shedding Light on Men’s Health: Evaluating the scalability of a community-based men’s health promotion programme ‘Sheds for Life’. Kildare and Waterford are currently in the middle of their 10 week programmer where many... View Article
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Group Programme on “Living well with a Long Term Health Condition” available in County Carlow
HSE Press Release: Thursday, 25th April Group programme on “Living well with a Long Term Health Condition” available in County Carlow A group programme, in which participants will learn over six weekly sessions about living well with a long term health condition, begins in Carlow on Friday 3rd May. Taking place in... View Article
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Living Well with Type 2 Diabetes – Medicines
Najia Siddique Specialist Registrar and John McDermott Consultant Endocrinologist at the Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown focuses on living well with type 2 diabetes in the Autumn Edition of our Diabetes Ireland Members Magazine. The human body is like a finely tuned machine. It tightly controls the levels of a number... View Article
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Raising Funds with Emergency Card
In a new initiative Irish Ice Cards has teamed up with Diabetes Ireland with the aim of increasing the number of people carrying these cards in the event of an emergency and also raise vital funds for the charity. This article featured in the Spring addition of the Diabetes Members Magazine and highlights the importance... View Article
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Treatment Options for Hypoglycaemia
The introduction of the of the sugar tax in 2017 and the reformulation of some commonly used hypoglycaemia treatment options have highlighted the issue of healthcare professional recommendations for the home treatment of hypoglycaemia. Diabetes Ireland has reviewed its advice and literature as follows: “anyone purchasing minerals (soft drinks) for use as treatment... View Article
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