Diabetes Ireland

GAA Screening Gorey
2016-05-07 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | GAA Club, Castletown, Gorey
Jenny Dunbar, our specialist Diabetes Nurse is meeting her local GAA club for Diabetes screenings on Saturday between 2pm- 4pm.

We wish her well as she will have completed an overnight walk for Pieta House. Well done Jenny.

CODE-Diabetes Education Dublin City
2016-05-10 10:30 - 12:30
Week 3: All places are now FULL

For enquires about our education programme call 01 842 8118

CODE - Diabetes Education Kilkenny
2016-05-13 10:45 - 12:45
Week 3: Places are now Full
Enquires about our diabetes education programme to 01 842 8118

Screening Day in Arklow
2016-05-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Bridgewater Shopping Centre, Arklow
Diabetes Awareness & Screening Morning
Location: Bridgewater Shopping Centre
Time: 10am – 1pm

You will meet our Specialist Diabetes Nurse, Jenny Dunbar, who represents Diabetes Ireland in Mid-Leinster. Jenny will be with our Wicklow branch supporters of Diabetes Ireland on the day.
We look forward to seeing you on the day.

(CODE) Diabetes Education Maynooth
2016-06-02 10:45 - 13:00
Would you like to learn more about your diabetes and meet other people with diabetes in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere?

An education course, developed by the Diabetes Ireland. The aim of the course is to help you manage your diabetes and it will cover topics such as diabetes knowledge and management, healthy eating with diabetes and physical activity.

The course will be run by: Jenny Dunbar, Diabetes Nurse with Diabetes Ireland.

Each session will be 2 hours long and includes tea/ coffee break. There is no cost involved in attending this course. Group numbers are limited to 14 so early booking is essential.

The course will be held in the Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth

Booking is essential – contact Sheila 01 842 8118

(CODE) Diabetes Education Wexford
2016-06-07 10:45 - 13:00 | Northgate Medical Centre, St. Johns Road, New Ross, Co Wexford
A free 3 week CODE programme will take place in Northgate Medical Centre, St. Johns Road, New Ross, Co Wexford. The programme will run for 3 consecutive weeks, starting June 7th, with a final session in 6 months’ time.
CODE is an education programme which supports people with diabetes through group learning and participation. It encourages participants to become confident in their diabetes self care management and aims to improve quality of life through informed decision making.
Booking essential as places are limited. For more information or to book a place please call Sheila on 01 842 8118.

(CODE) Diabetes Education Maynooth
2016-06-09 10:45 - 12:45
Week 2: Places are FULL.

For enquiries about our education programmes, call 01 842 8118

(CODE) Diabetes Education Maynooth
2016-06-16 10:45 - 12:45
Week 3: Places are now FULL

Enquire about our education programme, call 01 842 8118

Dublin - Diabetes Education CODE
2016-06-21 10:30 - 13:00 | Diabetes Ireland Care Centre, 19 Northwood House, Northwood Business Campus, Santry, Ireland
Would you like to learn more about your diabetes and meet other people with diabetes in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere?An education course, developed by the Diabetes Ireland, is being run at our Care Centre in Northwood ,Santry.
The aim of the course is to help you manage your diabetes and it will cover topics such as diabetes knowledge and management, nutrition and physical activity and self-monitoring of diabetes control.
The course will be run by: Sinead Powell, Dietitian, Diabetes Ireland
Each session will be 2 hours long and includes tea/ coffee break. There is no cost involved in attending this course. Group numbers are limited to 12 so early booking is essential.

Week 1: Tuesday 21st June 10.30am to 1pm
Week 2: Tuesday 28th June 10.30am to 12.30
3rd week: Tuesday 5th July 10.30am to 12.30
Final: Tuesday 29th November 10.30am to 12.30pm

You are asked to attend all four sessions to get maximum benefit from the course.
If you would like to attend this course please contact Sheila Bourke in Diabetes Ireland on 01 8428118.
Parking is available in the Home base car park or there is a pay and display car park closer to the office between Costa coffee and Northwood House.

(CODE) Diabetes Education Wexford
2016-06-21 10:45 - 12:45
Week 3: Places are now FULL
Enquires about our Education Programmes to (01) 8428118

Dublin - Diabetes Education CODE
2016-06-28 10:30 - 12:30 | Diabetes Ireland Care Centre, 19 Northwood House, Northwood Business Campus, Santry, Ireland
Would you like to learn more about your diabetes and meet other people with diabetes in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere?An education course, developed by the Diabetes Ireland, is being run at our Care Centre in Northwood ,Santry.
The aim of the course is to help you manage your diabetes and it will cover topics such as diabetes knowledge and management, nutrition and physical activity and self-monitoring of diabetes control.
The course will be run by: Sinead Powell, Dietitian, Diabetes Ireland
Each session will be 2 hours long and includes tea/ coffee break. There is no cost involved in attending this course. Group numbers are limited to 12 so early booking is essential.

Week 2: Tuesday 28th June 10.30am to 12.30
3rd week: Tuesday 5th July 10.30am to 12.30
Final: Tuesday 29th November 10.30am to 12.30pm
You are asked to attend all four sessions to get maximum benefit from the course.
If you would like to attend this course please contact Sheila Bourke in Diabetes Ireland on 01 8428118.
Parking is available in the Home base car park or there is a pay and display car park closer to the office between Costa coffee and Northwood House

CODE- Diabetes Education SLIGO
2016-06-29 06:00 - 20:00
WEEK 3 : fully booked
To attend our next course, call us Regina Patton 071 914 6001
Diabetes Irelands CODE is a group education programme for people with Type 2 Diabetes which aims to deliver general information about diabetes in a local community group setting.

Mullingar Information Meeting
2016-06-30 18:45 - 21:30 | Greville Arms Hotel, Pearse St, Mullingar, Ireland
Diabetes Information Evening
Cut through the confusion and get the right information about Diabetes from those that know

Following on from their highly successful Sugar & Fat information evening in March, Whelehans are delighted to announce a dedicated Diabetes Information event on Thursday 30th June in Greville Arms Hotel, Mullingar. The aim of the event is to provide high quality, up-to-date information on the condition. There is a fantastic panel, all of whom are health professionals experienced in Diabetes treatment and management on a daily basis.

They are:-
Pauline Dunne, Regional Development Officer, Diabetes Ireland
Fiona Treacey, Retina Screen Ireland
Eamonn Brady, Pharmacist, Whelehans Pharmacy
Anne-Marie Keogh, Senior Diabetic Dietitian, Mullingar Hospital

There will be free foot checks, diabetes checks and alot more. So, perhaps you are simply seeking to understand more about Diabetes or maybe experiencing symptoms synonymous with the condition and need advice and direction. You might be living with the condition and looking for tips or advice on better management.
This will be an extremely popular event and with places limited, early booking is essential.
To book your place, call us now on 044 93 34591
Information stands open from 06.45pm
Speakers commence 07.45pm
Info stands – James Pedley, Chiropodist; Retina Screen Ireland; Diabetes Ireland, National and Local branch, Whelehans Nutrition: Lifescan + more……..

Dublin - Diabetes Education CODE
2016-07-05 10:30 - 17:00 | Diabetes Ireland Care Centre, 19 Northwood House, Northwood Business Campus, Santry, Ireland
Would you like to learn more about your diabetes and meet other people with diabetes in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere?An education course, developed by the Diabetes Ireland, is being run at our Care Centre in Northwood ,Santry.
The aim of the course is to help you manage your diabetes and it will cover topics such as diabetes knowledge and management, nutrition and physical activity and self-monitoring of diabetes control.
The course will be run by: Sinead Powell, Dietitian, Diabetes Ireland
Each session will be 2 hours long and includes tea/ coffee break. There is no cost involved in attending this course. Group numbers are limited to 12 so early booking is essential.
3rd week: Tuesday 5th July 10.30am to 12.30
Final: Tuesday 29th November 10.30am to 12.30pm
You are asked to attend all four sessions to get maximum benefit from the course.
If you would like to attend this course please contact Sheila Bourke in Diabetes Ireland on 01 8428118.
Parking is available in the Home base car park or there is a pay and display car park closer to the office between Costa coffee and Northwood House

Dublin Pharmacy Screening
2016-07-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Conefrey’s Pharmacy, 136 Pearse St, Dublin 2 , Ireland
Pharmacy Screening
Conefrey’s Pharmacy will be holding a Diabetes Ireland Awareness and Screening day in store on
Date: Thursday July 21st
Time: 10am until 2pm
Sinead Powell, Dietitian, from Diabetes Ireland will be here on the day where she will be checking blood glucose levels and answering your diabetes related questions.
Enquiries to the pharmacy direct Tel: 01 677 3234

National Summertime Ball - Kilkenny
2016-08-20 19:30 - 23:55 | The Hub at Cíllin Hill, The Hub @ Cillin Hill, Dublin Road, Kilkenny, Ireland
Supporter Organised Event
“The National Summertime Ball is a brand new event for Kilkenny, which started in order to raise much needed awareness and funds for different chosen charities each year. This year, the ball is delighted to work with Diabetes Ireland and the Straight Ahead Charity who in the area of Scoliosis.
The Ball itself will take place at The Hub, Kilkenny, on August 20th at 7.30 with a drinks reception followed by a 3 Course Gala Dinner, Fashion Show, Auction, Raffle and Live Music, to be performed by the inimitable ‘Perfect Day’
As you can see, this is one evening you would be mad to miss and tickets are on sale, priced €60 per person.
Anybody looking to buy a ticket can do so from the website here.
For further details please visit the official National Summertime Ball website.
If you have any further questions about the event, don’t hesitate to get in touch at info@nationalsummertimeball.com and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.”
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

National Diabetes Cup 2016
2016-08-27 11:00 - 17:00 | Astropark Coolock, Coolock Lane, Coolock, Dublin 17
Diabetes Ireland is once again organising the National Diabetes Cup 5-a-side soccer tournament for the third year running.
This year the event will take place on Saturday 27th August and we want you to be part of it.
For full details and to register please click here.

Trek Kilimanjaro 2016
2016-09-08 09:00 - 2016-09-18 17:00 | Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, Tanzania
Diabetes Ireland are delighted to be bringing a team of fundraisers to Tanzania in September 2016 to tackle the infamous Mount Kilimanjaro. Once again our trip will have a full Irish medical team specialised in diabetes accompanying us on the trek.
Diabetes Ireland were the very first diabetes related national charity in the world to bring a group of people with diabetes to the summit of Kilimanjaro over a decade ago.
The closing date to register for this event has passed.

National Diabetes Screening Roadshow
2016-09-22, 2016-10-06, 2016-10-11, 2016-10-13

Thriveabetes 2016
2016-10-01 | Killashee House Hotel, Naas, Co Kildare
Thriveabetes 2016 will take place in The Killashee House Hotel, Kilcullen Road, Naas, Co. Kildare on Saturday, October 1st.
Thriveabetes; The Thrive with Type 1 Diabetes Conference is a one day conference for people living with type 1 diabetes. Adults with type 1 diabetes and parents of children with type 1 diabetes. This year, we are welcoming children with type 1 diabetes and their siblings. Registration for Thriveabetes will open in a couple of months. Check back here for details.
What is Thrivebetes going to offer?
This Type 1 Diabetes conference will focus on the psychological impact of living with a chronic, lifelong illness. We aim to provide “Inspiration, Motivation and Information” to people living with type 1 diabetes. Our speakers are internationally renowned in the diabetes community, some of whom are living with type 1, and speakers who are nationally recognised as diabetes healthcare professionals.
Who Should Attend Thriveabetes?

Adults with Type 1 or Type 1.5 diabetes (also known as LADA; Latent autoimmune diabetes of adults).
Partners, Spouses and Significant Others of Adults with type 1/1.5 Diabetes.
Parents/Guardians/Carers of children/young people with type 1 diabetes.
Young adults, teens, school-age children, and younger children with type 1 diabetes and their siblings.
Health care professionals who work with type 1 diabetes

The Conference Venue and Hotel Reservations
The Killashee House Hotel is just 30kms from Dublin City Centre, 2kms outside Naas Town, & only 35mins from Dublin Airport. Set amidst the lush rolling countryside of County Kildare, with victorian grandeur of the Original House, to the acres of splendid gardens and gloriously wild woodland trails, there are so many hidden places to explore. The Killashee House Hotel has reserved a block of rooms for Thriveabetes delegates on a first come first served basis. The room rates are as follows;
Single Occupancy €120.00 B&B
Twin/Double occupancy €160.00 B&B
There are lots of alternative options for accommodation in and around Naas town.
Conference programme
The conference programme is on the Thriveabetes website.
Exhibitors & Sponsors
If your company is interested in exhibiting at Thriveabetes or in discussing a sponsorship arrangement please email Gráinne at Grainne@thriveabetes.ie
Who is organising Thriveabetes?
Thriveabetes is organised completely by volunteers Grainne Flynn, Rebecca Flanagan & Christine Meehan and their team.

ATHLONE- Diabetes Information Meeting
2016-10-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Prince of Wales Hotel, Athlone
Diabetes Information Evening

When: Tuesday 4th October
Where: Prince of Wales Hotel, Athlone, Co Westmeath
Stands open at 7:30pm.
Start time : 8.00pm

Conor Cahill Podiatrist Merlin Park Galway

‘What’s so important about my feet’

Pauline Dunne Senior Dietitian Diabetes Ireland

‘Eating well with Diabetes’

Siobhán Meehan Community Diabetes Nurse

‘The ABC of Diabetes Management’

Cunningham’s Pharmacy Athlone are kindly sponsoring the event.

Dunboyne - Diabetes Education
2016-10-06 10:30 - 12:30 | The new Dunboyne Parish Centre, Maynooth Rd, Dunboyne, Co Meath
This event is FULL
CODE is Diabetes Ireland’s group education programme for people with Type 2 Diabetes or diagnosed prediabetes. CODE aims to deliver general information about diabetes self-management in a local community group setting. CODE allows people with diabetes to talk in a supportive atmosphere about their own diabetes. Time is allocated during the programme for problem solving, feedback on diabetes self management behaviours and goal setting.
The programme is facilitated by ?, etitle? and consists of 4 sessions of 2 hour duration The first 3 sessions take place over 3 consecutive weeks
Review Session: today
This review session takes place six months after the start date. CODE is free of charge to both the patient and the health care professional.
Topics covered in CODE include diabetes explained, risk factors, signs and symptoms, healthy eating, physical activity, personal goal setting, complications and the necessity of regular follow up and the importance of optimal diabetes control. The six month session looks at the review of achievements and personal goal setting. Our flexible approach allows the sessions to be tailored to meet the self identified needs of each group.

Workplace Wellness Talk & Screening
2016-10-12
Diabetes Ireland provides Diabetes Awareness & Education to workplaces all across Ireland.

Today Dr Anna Clarke, our Head of Health Promotion meets the Geodis Team in Dublin.

This event is not open to the public

Dundalk-Diabetes Education
2016-10-12 10:30 - 12:30 | The Lisadoo,, Newry Road, Dundalk
This event is FULL
CODE is Diabetes Ireland’s group education programme for people with Type 2 Diabetes or diagnosed prediabetes. CODE aims to deliver general information about diabetes self-management in a local community group setting. CODE allows people with diabetes to talk in a supportive atmosphere about their own diabetes. Time is allocated during the programme for problem solving, feedback on diabetes self management behaviours and goal setting.
The programme is facilitated by Sinead Powell, Dietitian and consists of 4 sessions of 2 hour duration The first 3 sessions take place over 3 consecutive weeks
Review Session: October 12th
This review session takes place six months after the start date. CODE is free of charge to both the patient and the health care professional.
Topics covered in CODE include diabetes explained, risk factors, signs and symptoms, healthy eating, physical activity, personal goal setting, complications and the necessity of regular follow up and the importance of optimal diabetes control. The six month session looks at the review of achievements and personal goal setting. Our flexible approach allows the sessions to be tailored to meet the self identified needs of each group.

Diabetes Education for Pharmacies
2016-10-17 - 2016-10-18
Diabetes Ireland provides Diabetes Education for staff working in pharmacies. Today Sinead Powell, our Senior Dietitian meets a Lloyd’s pharmacy team

CODE-Diabetes Education Dublin City
2016-10-18 10:30 - 12:30
Week 4: Places are now FULL

For enquires about our education programmes, call 01 842 8118

Mullingar - Diabetes Information Evening
2016-10-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Annebrook House Hotel, Mullingar
Diabetes Information Evening

When: Tuesday 18th October
Where : Annebrook House Hotel, Mullingar, Co Westmeath.
Start Time: Speakers 8.00pm. Viewing of stands from 7:30pm.

Speakers:
Dr Shu Hoashi Consultant Endocrinologist – topic tbc
Clodagh Armitage HSE Health Promotion Officer (Physical Activity) – topic tbc
Pauline Dunne Senior Dietitian Diabetes Ireland – ‘Understanding portion sizes – how much is too much’
