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FreeStyle Libre 2 System Now Reimbursed For All People With Type 1 Diabetes in Ireland

• Expanded reimbursement provides people over 21 years of age access to FreeStyle Libre technology on prescription for the first time. • FreeStyle Libre 2 system provides real-time minute-by-minute glucose... View Article

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Diabetes Ireland is Urging People with Diabetes to Take Care of Their Feet

3,473 people with diabetes-related foot complications were admitted to the hospital for treatment in 2022   Between April 2021 and May 2022, Diabetes Ireland delivered and evaluated an in-depth education... View Article

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Important supply shortage information for people in Ireland living with type 2 diabetes using Victoza® (liraglutide) solution for injection in pre-filled pen

Novo Nordisk Limited, Ireland would like to inform you of an expected supply shortage with Victoza® solution for injection in pre-filled pen, which is used to reduce high blood glucose... View Article

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Meet Caitlin – Miss Kilkenny who lives with Type 1 Diabetes

  “My name is Caitlin Raven, I’m 21 years of age and I am living in Kilkenny! I am currently a second-year student at TUS studying Social care work and... View Article

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Meet Alicia who lives with Type1 Diabetes

“My name is Alicia O’Callaghan. I am 20 years old from Ballingarry Co. Limerick. I am a Type 1 Diabetic and was diagnosed when I was 7 years old.  ... View Article

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Diabetes Ireland Launch New Campaign Urging People with Diabetes to Know their Heart Failure Risk

Diabetes Ireland has launched a new campaign encouraging people with diabetes to be more proactive in taking steps to prevent or delay the onset of heart failure.     Diabetes... View Article

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World Diabetes Week Celebrations kicks off in Limerick

As part of World Diabetes celebrations this year, Diabetes Ireland will be kicking off events with its Diabetes Health & Wellbeing Exhibition taking place in the Strand Hotel, Ennis Road,... View Article

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HIQA publishes report on Continuous Glucose Monitoring use in adults with Type 1 Diabetes

The Health Information and Quality Authority has published a rapid health technology assessment (HTA) on the use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems in adults with Type 1 diabetes. The... View Article

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TEST – Know what it stands for, recognise the symptoms, and take immediate action. Time is critical in a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes

Delayed diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes can lead to the life-threatening condition known as DKA which is very serious and needs urgent hospital treatment. DKA is an avoidable complication of... View Article

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Diabetes Ireland Survey provides ground-breaking insights on experiences of people living with diabetes in Ireland highlighting need for development of a National Diabetes Strategy

37% of respondents have diabetes-related complications or comorbidities;  40% (mainly people living with type 1 diabetes) experienced Diabetes Ketoacidosis (DKA), a potentially life-threatening condition, mainly at the time of diagnosis; ... View Article

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Liam living with Type 1 Diabetes represents Ireland in The Olympic Hopes Regatta in Poznan, Poland

Liam was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on January 4th 2023, and about 10 days later he was also diagnosed with coeliac disease which was caught during blood tests run... View Article

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Back To School and Diabetes

Preparing for Back-to-School Tips and Guidelines for Caring for Children with Type 1 Diabetes during school hours are now available for Parents, Carers, Teachers, and School Staff.     Late... View Article

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Diabetes Ireland launches 2022 Annual Report

Today, Diabetes Ireland, launched its 2022 Annual Report summarising its work and activities in the areas of diabetes advocacy, education, support, and awareness.   Throughout 2022, Diabetes Ireland continued to... View Article

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Remembering Our President Professor Gerald Tomkin RIP

Following the recent passing of our President, Professor Gerald Tomkin RIP, we remember the huge impact he made in terms of his selfless commitment to Diabetes Ireland and to the... View Article

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Important information for people living with diabetes mellitus using NovoRapid® (insulin aspart) 100 units/ml solution for injection in vial in Ireland

Issued 17 July 2023   Novo Nordisk Limited, Ireland wishes to advise of a stock shortage of NovoRapid® (insulin aspart) 100 units/ml solution for injection in vial, which is used... View Article

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Another Successful Teen Activity Day!

Our Teen activity day returned for 2023 and any concerns about the weather, and if we would get on the water, quickly disappeared as the rain held off and the... View Article

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Professor Gerald Tomkin RIP

It is with deep sadness that we are informing you of the passing of our President and friend Professor Gerald Tomkin.   On behalf of everyone in Diabetes Ireland, we... View Article

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Ireland West Airport and Portwest Runway Fun Run takes place on Saturday 9th September 2023

As a charity partner of Ireland West Airport 2023, Diabetes Ireland is delighted to be a part of their hugely popular annual 5k runway fun run. This fantastic event will... View Article

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Diabetes Ireland is one of 31 Irish and UK charities to receive a donation from The Hospital Saturday Fund

At a recent reception at the Irish Embassy in London to celebrate the 150th anniversary of The Hospital Saturday Fund, Diabetes Ireland was a beneficiary of a grant which will... View Article

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Mylife Loop now available in Ireland

Ypsomed has just announced that the mylife Loop is now available in Ireland. This will enable you to combine the mylife YpsoPump insulin pump, and the mylife CamAPS FX with... View Article

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