Diabetes Ireland

Diabetes Ireland Conference & Exhibition 2018
2018-02-23 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Croke Park Conference Centre Dublin 9, Dublin 3
https://www.diabetes.ie/dice-2018/

Westmeath Diabetes Branch- Table Quiz
2018-02-22 20:30 | Annebrook Hotel, Mullingar, Annebrook Hotel, Mullingar, Ireland

LIMERICK Parent Support Group Event
2018-02-17 12:00 - 15:30 | Moyloussa, Co Clare
Limerick parent support groups next event will be a WALK at the end of mid-term on Saturday 17th February 2018 @ 12.15 pm and we will walk Moyloussa, just outside Killaloe.
This event is weather permitting.
Inquires to the Western Regional Office on 071 9146001 or wro@diabetes.ie

CORK- Type 2 Education Course (CODE)
2018-02-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Nano Nagle Place, Cork
An education course, developed by Diabetes Ireland, is being run by Diabetes Ireland, Cork Care Centre, 36 Mary Street, Cork City.
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 Diabetes Irelands’, Regional Development Officer and Dietitian, Ms. Pauline Dunne.

The first session will be 2 ½ hours long and the remaining sessions 2 hours long including a tea/coffee break. There is no cost involved in attending this course.
This course is now fully booked.
The course will be held at the new, Nano Nagle Heritage Centre, 36 Abbey St, Cork, T12 TFF6 (please use the Evergreen Street Entrance) :

3rd week: Wednesday 7th February 2018 from 11am to 1pm
4th week: Wednesday 20th June 2018 from 11am to 1pm
You are asked to attend all four sessions to get maximum benefit from the course.

CORK-Practice Nurse Training on Diabetes
2018-02-07
Diabetes Ireland get involved in education days for health professionals and will be in the Mercy University Hospital meeting Practice Nurses.

Kanturk- Diabetes Education with Active Retirement
2018-02-05
Pauline Lynch, Regional Development Officer will be talking to the Kanturk Active Retirement group on February 5th doing a risk assessment and education on Diabetes. Contact your branch for more details

LIMERICK- Paediatric Diabetes Meeting @ University Hospital Limerick
2018-01-31 19:00 - 21:00 | university hospital Limerick, St Nessan's Rd, Dooradoyle, Limerick, Ireland
University Hospital Limerick wish a Happy New Year to all children, adolescents, parents, carers, grannies, nanas, granddads, families of youth with diabetes!!
Invitation to attend:

ANNUAL PAEDIATRIC DIABETES INFORMATION EVENING

When: Wed, 31st January 2018
Where: Main Auditorium, CERC building, University Hospital Limerick
Time: 19:00 – 21:00

An information evening for all parents, carers and families of children and adolescents with diabetes, including:

What’s the point of coming to clinic?
New technologies overview – pumps, CGM etc
Managing exercise with Type 1 Diabetes
Hypoglycaemia management update – Mini glucagon
Questions & Answers Session

We look forward to seeing you there!
Children/patients aged 10+ also very welcome

CORK- Type 2 Education Course (CODE)
2018-01-31 11:00 - 13:00 | Nano Nagle Place, Cork
An education course, developed by Diabetes Ireland, is being run by Diabetes Ireland, Cork Care Centre, 36 Mary Street, Cork City.
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 Diabetes Irelands’, Regional Development Officer and Dietitian, Ms. Pauline Dunne.

The first session will be 2 ½ hours long and the remaining sessions 2 hours long including a tea/coffee break. There is no cost involved in attending this course.
This course is now fully booked.
The course will be held at the new, Nano Nagle Heritage Centre, 36 Abbey St, Cork, T12 TFF6 (please use the Evergreen Street Entrance) :
2nd week: Wednesday 31st January 2018 from 11am to 1pm
3rd week: Wednesday 7th February 2018 from 11am to 1pm
4th week: Wednesday 20th June 2018 from 11am to 1pm
You are asked to attend all four sessions to get maximum benefit from the course.

DUBLIN- Type 2 Education Course (CODE)
2018-01-31 10:30 - 12:30
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.
The course will be held at our office at 19 Northwood House, Northwood Business Campus, Santry, Dublin 9

This event is now fully booked.
3rd week: Wednesday 31st January 10.30am to 12.30pm
At 6 months: Wednesday 11th July at 10.30am to 12.30pm

All four sessions require attendance, to get maximum benefit from the course.
If you would like to attend this course please please contact Sheila Bourke in Diabetes Ireland on 01 8428118.

Parking is available in a car park in Homebase which is a 5 minute walk from Northwood House.

Tipperary- Health & Wellbeing EXPO
2018-01-28 10:00 - 17:00 | Clonmel Park Hotel, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Diabetes Ireland will have a stand at the Health & Wellbeing EXPO in Clonmel Park Hotel on Sunday January 28th 10.00am-5.00pm so drop by for some information on how to prevent Prediabetes & Type 2 Diabetes.

Tipp FM Health & Wellbeing Expo Schedule
This is a FREE EVENT and there is no cover charge into the Expo, Workshop, Classes or Health Screening

11 am

Living Well with Dementia: Dementia Care and Quality of Life

Professor Eamon O’Shea. M.A., M.Sc., Ph.D.

12 pm

How Social Media Can Help or Harm Your Wellbeing

Tony Sheridan
Social Media and Digital Content Officer for the University of Limerick

1 pm

Workshop – An Introduction to Wellness

Health & Fitness Ireland

2 pm

Mental Health

Brent Pope

3 pm

What you think is as important as what you eat

Michael O ’Doherty – Pure Integrated Health-care System.

4 pm

Back To Health – Back Care

Neil Dennehy

10 am – 5 pm: Free Health Screening

Cholesterol with Clonmel Healthcare

Diabetes with Clonmel Healthcare

Hearing with Specsavers Clonmel

KILDARE - Communities Programme
2018-01-26 19:00 - 21:00

SLIGO Public meeting
2018-01-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Sligo Park Hotel, Sligo town, Co Sligo
The IKA Sligo in conjunction with Diabetes Ireland Sligo branch will hold an informative talk in the Sligo Park Hotel on Thurs January 25th @ 7 30 to 9 30 pm.
Guest speakers will be:

Mr James Linnane (Nephrologist), speaking on renal disease and its link to diabetes.
Prof Cathy Mc Hugh (Diabetoligist) speaking on diabetes and its complications and link to renal disease.
Mr Mike Kelly (Counsellor) IKA sopeaking on fear and hope.

This will be a very informative evening and we hope that all renal &/or diabetes patients and indeed, everybody interested in this area, will come along (Refreshments served).
ADMISSION FREE…Bring a friend.
For more information contact the Sligo Branch IKA or Diabetes Ireland regional office 071 9146001
Office hours:Monday to Friday 9.30 am-1.30 pm

CORK- Type 2 Education Course (CODE)
2018-01-24 10:30 - 13:00 | Nano Nagle Place, Cork
An education course, developed by Diabetes Ireland, is being run by Diabetes Ireland, Cork Care Centre, 36 Mary Street, Cork City.
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 Diabetes Irelands’, Regional Development Officer and Dietitian, Ms. Pauline Dunne.

The first session will be 2 ½ hours long and the remaining sessions 2 hours long including a tea/coffee break. There is no cost involved in attending this course.
Group numbers are limited to 16 so early booking is essential.
The course will be held at the new, Nano Nagle Heritage Centre, 36 Abbey St, Cork, T12 TFF6 (please use the Evergreen Street Entrance) :
Start date: Wednesday 24th January 2018 from 10.30am to 1pm
2nd week: Wednesday 31st January 2018 from 11am to 1pm
3rd week: Wednesday 7th February 2018 from 11am to 1pm
4th week: Wednesday 20th June 2018 from 11am to 1pm
You are asked to attend all four sessions to get maximum benefit from the course.

If you would like to attend this course contact Charlotte/Marion at 021 4274229.

DUBLIN- Type 2 Education Course (CODE)
2018-01-24 10:30 - 12:30
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.
The course will be held at our office at 19 Northwood House, Northwood Business Campus, Santry, Dublin 9

This event is now fully booked.
2nd week: Wednesday 24th January 10.30am to 12.30pm
3rd week: Wednesday 31st January 10.30am to 12.30pm
At 6 months: Wednesday 11th July at 10.30am to 12.30pm

All four sessions require attendance, to get maximum benefit from the course.
If you would like to attend this course please please contact Sheila Bourke in Diabetes Ireland on 01 8428118.

Parking is available in a car park in Homebase which is a 5 minute walk from Northwood House.

CORK- Type 2 Support Group
2018-01-23 10:30 - 12:00
Living with Type 2 Diabetes can be difficult. Talking about it and sharing tips and experiences can help.
Date: January 23rd 2018
Where: Nano Nagle Centre, Cork City
Time 10.30am- 12 noon
Facilitator: Aoife Nyhan, HSE Community Dietitian.

If you have any queries, call 021 427 4229, Diabetes Ireland Cork Centre and speak to Charlotte or Marion.

CLARE Type 2 Diabetes Meeting
2018-01-16 20:00 - 21:30 | Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis, Cl Clare, Ireland
The Clare Type 2 Diabetes Support Group will have their next meeting on Tuesday, January 16th, in The Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare at 8pm.
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These meetings are free to attend and open to anyone who wants to learn more about Type 2 Diabetes. If you would like more information about our support group call Grainne at 087 6548320 or email clarebranchdfi@gmail.com. The Clare Type 2 Diabetes group meets every second month and information about future meetings can be obtained from the above contact information.​​

SLIGO/LEITRIM Parent Support Group New Year Get Together
2018-01-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Sligo on Ice, The BID Red Barn, Stephens St car park, Sligo, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland
The Sligo/Leitrim parent support group are having a get together to celebrate the New Year for children/teens with Type 1 Diabetes along with their siblings and parents. Lots of fun for the children and time to catch up for the parents.
New Year Party:
Date: Saturday 6th January @ 6pm
Venue: Sligo on Ice, Stephen St, Car Park, Sligo (https://sligoonice.ie)
Activity: Ice Skating
To book a place please contact the parent group on Type1ParentsSligoLeitrim@gmail.com
or contact Regina in the Western Regional Office for Diabetes Ireland on 071 9146001 (9.30-1.30pm) or wro@diabetes.ie for more information.

GALWAY CITY - Review Diabetes Education Course (CODE)
2017-12-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Westside Community Resource Centre, Seamus Quirke Road, Galway
Week 4 of CODE programme in Galway City
This course is now full.
To register your interest in the next diabetes education course in Galway, call Regina on 071 914 6001 or register on line via this link https://www.diabetes.ie/living-with-diabetes/living-with-type-2/diabetes-ireland-education-programme/

SLIGO/LEITRIM Parent Support Group Christmas Get Together
2017-12-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Funnybones, Collooney, Sligo, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland
The Sligo/Leitrim parent support group are having a get together to celebrate Christmas for children/teens with Type 1 Diabetes along with their siblings and parents. Lots of fun for the children and time to catch up for the parents.
To book a place please contact the parent group on Type1ParentsSligoLeitrim@gmail.com
or contact Regina in the Western Regional Office for Diabetes Ireland on 071 9146001 (9.30-1.30pm) or wro@diabetes.ie for more information.
Date: Saturday 9th December @ 6:30pm
Venue : Funny Bones, Collooney, Sligo

DONEGAL Branch and Parent Support Group Christmas Get Together
2017-12-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Arena 7, Ramelton Road, Letterkenny, Co Donegal
The Donegal branch and the Parent support group of Diabetes Ireland is hosting a “Christmas Get Together” for children/teenagers with diabetes from 2-18 years – see enclosed invitation for details.
This is a great opportunity for:-

Children/teenagers with diabetes to meet others with the same condition
parents to meet other parents informally and perhaps enjoy a support network

To attend please contact Sara Scanlon, Tel 074-9124172 or Regina in the Western Regional Office of Diabetes Ireland on 071 9146001 email wro@diabetes.ie
Please note siblings without diabetes are more than welcome but there will be a charge of €5 per child/teenager to cover additional costs.
Booking is essential to facilitate numbers.

BRAY- Ask the experts about Type 2
2017-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | royal Hotel, Bray
“Keeping Up to Date with your Diabetes”
Ask the Experts

Have you ever wanted to sit face to face with local diabetes experts outside of a hospital setting to learn more about your diabetes? Diabetes Ireland is delighted to offer you this opportunity., We have gathered four experts from a variety of fields in the area of Type 2 diabetes to answer YOUR questions. To do this, join us

on Tuesday 5th December 2017 from 7pm – 9pm in The Royal Hotel Bray

Jenny Dunbar from Diabetes Ireland will introduce the Speakers. Following this, you and fellow attendees will be divided into small groups (no more than 12) at a round discussion table. Our experts will move from table to table in rotation for a 20 minute Q&A sessions. This should allow for easy conversation and give you the opportunity to ask them anything you like about your diabetes, or just listen.

The topics for discussion are:

Knowing your Medication Mr Paul Burns. Pharmacist, Bray Co Wicklow

“Carbohydrates and how to control blood glucose: What do I need to know?” Ms Pauline Dunne Senior Dietitian, Diabetes Ireland

“Understanding my numbers; why blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels are so important”

Ms Deirdre Hall, Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse

“Tips for self-management of your feet” Ms Michelle Hooban. Podiatrist, Diabetes Ireland

To avail of this opportunity, register today by completing the enclosed form or ring Sheila (Diabetes Ireland) on Lo-Call 1850 909 909 or 01 8428118. It is €5 to register and please note that we have a maximum of 48 places. So register today and do not miss out. There will be light refreshments available at 8pm.

Managing my Type 2 effectively
2017-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Crown Plaza Hotel, Northwood park, Santry, Northwood Park, Santry Demesne, Dublin 9, Ireland
FULLY BOOKED
Have you ever wanted to sit face to face with diabetes health care professionals outside of a hospital setting to learn more about your diabetes? Diabetes Ireland is delighted to offer you this opportunity. We have gathered professionals from a variety of fields in the area of Type 2 diabetes to answer YOUR questions. To do this, join us in the Crowne Plaza Santry 5th December from 7-9pm
The topics for discussion are:

“The Type 2 Medications Basket; Understanding the role of the medications I take”
Dr John Mc Dermott(Santry) Consultant Endocrinologists, Connolly Memorial Hospital

“New Food Pyramid, The role of Healthy Eating in Diabetes self-management”

Caroline Donegan (Santry) Senior Dietitians, HSE North East

“Understanding my numbers; why blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels are so important”

Amy Doyle (Blanchardstown) Diabetes Nurses, Connolly Memorial Hospital

“Tips for self-management of your feet”

Kellie Fortune (both meetings) Senior Podiatrist, Connolly Memorial Hospital

You and fellow attendees will be divided into small groups (no more than 12) in a round table setting. Our experts will move from table to table in rotation for 20 minute Q&A sessions. This should allow for easy conversation and give you the opportunity to ask them anything you like about your diabetes, or just listen and learn from other questions. There will be light refreshments available at 8pm.

To avail of this invaluable opportunity, register today for either meeting by completing the form below or book with Sheila on 01-842 8118. It is €5 for members and €10 for non-members to register. Please note that we have a maximum of 48 places for each meeting so register today and do not miss out.
Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you once again for your continuing support of Diabetes Ireland. We look forward to seeing you on the night.

Kind Regards,

Sinead Powell
Regional Development Officer and Dietitian
This meeting is kindly part-funded by the HSE National Lottery Grant Scheme

Sweetpea Kidz Club Christmas Party
2017-12-03 14:30 - 16:30 | Gresham Hotel, Dublin 1
This year our Sweetpea Christmas Party is BIGGER & BETTER THAN EVER!
Santa and his elves will be in attendance with gifts for all the children. We will have games, entertainment, yummy festive food and treats for everyone.
3rd of December 2.30-4.30 pm
Gresham Hotel, O’Connell Street Dublin
Come along and meet other kidz with Type 1 Diabetes and have some Christmas fun
***Sweetpea Membership required***
To book a place call 1850 909 909 or email info@diabetes.ie

Cork Parents Support Group Christmas Party
2017-12-03 14:00 - 17:00
Date: 3rd Dec 2017
Venue: SMA Parish Hall, Wilton, Cork City
Time: 2pm-5pm
Contact: Corkcarecentre@diabetes.ie or 021 4274229 Charlotte

Type 1 Diabetes Teen Film Workshop
2017-12-02 10:30 - 16:00
Diabetes Ireland and Helium Arts are hosting a filmmaking workshop for young people with diabetes aged 12-17 on Saturday 2nd December. This workshop is part of Diabetes Ireland’s programme of activities for young people and is free for all participants.
To register for a place contact info@diabetes.ie

Managing my Type 2 effectively
2017-11-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown Town Centre, Dublin, Ireland
Have you ever wanted to sit face to face with diabetes health care professionals outside of a hospital setting to learn more about your diabetes? Diabetes Ireland is delighted to offer you this opportunity. We have gathered professionals from a variety of fields in the area of Type 2 diabetes to answer YOUR questions. To do this, join us in the Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown on November 30th from 7pm-9pm
The topics for discussion are:

“The Type 2 Medications Basket; Understanding the role of the medications I take”
Prof Seamus Sreenan (Blanchardstown) Consultant Endocrinologists, Connolly Memorial Hospital

“New Food Pyramid, The role of Healthy Eating in Diabetes self-management”

Orlaith Burkett (Blanchardstown) Senior Dietitians, HSE North East

“Understanding my numbers; why blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels are so important”

Bernie Goodwin (Santry) Diabetes Nurses, Connolly Memorial Hospital

“Tips for self-management of your feet”

Kellie Fortune (both meetings) Senior Podiatrist, Connolly Memorial Hospital

You and fellow attendees will be divided into small groups (no more than 12) in a round table setting. Our experts will move from table to table in rotation for 20 minute Q&A sessions. This should allow for easy conversation and give you the opportunity to ask them anything you like about your diabetes, or just listen and learn from other questions. There will be light refreshments available at 8pm.

To avail of this invaluable opportunity, register today for either meeting by completing the form below or book with Sheila on 01-842 8118. It is €5 for members and €10 for non-members to register. Please note that we have a maximum of 48 places for each meeting so register today and do not miss out.
Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you once again for your continuing support of Diabetes Ireland. We look forward to seeing you on the night.

Kind Regards,

Sinead Powell
Regional Development Officer and Dietitian
This meeting is kindly part-funded by the HSE National Lottery Grant Scheme

Film Screening in Galway "Bittersweet"
2017-11-25 | An Taibhdheard Theatre Galway
Tuesday 14th of November is World Diabetes Day and in honour of this Galway City of Film and CÚRAM, the Science Foundation Centre for Research In Medical Devices, in NUI Galway are releasing a short promo for ‘Bittersweet –The Rise of Diabetes’, the upcoming Science on Screen documentary.

Bittersweet (2017) | Trailer from Invisible Thread on Vimeo.
Bittersweet – The Rise of Diabetes is a half-hour film directed by Hugh Rodgers and produced by both Anna Rodgers and Zlata Filipovic of Invisible Thread Films. The film captures the Irish health system’s fight to treat the rising number of diabetic patients, and warns against this troubling epidemic facing our population. It follows the personal stories of young people who are living with diabetes and their daily struggle to manage it.
Diabetes, a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas is no longer able to make insulin, or when the body cannot make good use of the insulin it produces, leads to raised glucose levels in the blood, known as hyperglycaemia and in time to damage and failure of various organs and tissues.
Over the course of the documentary, we also discover ground breaking research and development in pharmacology and biomedical science, capturing the important work of CÚRAM’s Prof David Brayden and his team at UCD’s Veterinary Hospital, where they are developing new ways of delivering insulin to the body.
World Diabetes Day is commemorated yearly by the International Diabetes Federation; an umbrella organization of over 230 national diabetes associations in 170 countries. It represents the interests of the growing number of people with diabetes and their vision to live in a world without the disease and they work to promote diabetes care, prevention and cure worldwide. Galway City of Film and CÚRAM are glad to join with the IDF to mark this important day.
Bittersweet – The Rise of Diabetes is the 2017 recipient of the Science on Screen commission, an initiative by Galway Film Centre with CÚRAM, the Science Foundation Centre for Research In Medical Devices, in NUI Galway. The documentary will have its premiere screening during Science Week, as part of the Galway Science & Technology Festival on Saturday 25th November at An Taibhdhearc Theatre in Galway. The screening is FREE but tickets need to be booked through Eventbrite
All welcome!
#GalwayCityofFilm #lovescience

CLARE -Ask the Experts
2017-11-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis, Cl Clare, Ireland
A not-to-be missed opportunity in Ennis, Co Clare

Have you ever wanted to sit face to face with the diabetes experts outside of a hospital setting to learn more about your condition? Diabetes Ireland is delighted to offer you this opportunity. We have gathered four experts from a variety of fields in the area of Type 2 diabetes to answer YOUR questions. To do this, join us in The Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare from 7-9pm on Thursday 23rd November 2017.
On the night, each expert will give a 5 minute introduction on their topic. Following this, you and fellow attendees will be divided into small groups (no more than 12) at a round discussion table. Our experts will move from table to table in rotation for a 15 minute Question & Answer sessions. This should allow for easy conversation and give you the opportunity to ask them anything you like about your diabetes, or just listen.
The experts and their topics are:

“ The importance of self-managing your Diabetes”

Dr Ray O Connor, Limerick

“Carbohydrates and how to better manage blood glucose. What do I need to know?”

Ms. Tonya O’Neill, Senior Community Dietitian. Limerick

“Understanding my numbers; why blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels are so important”

Ms. Fiona Johnston, CNS Diabetes, Ennis Hospital

“Top tips for self-management of your feet”

Ms. Assumpta Coyle, Podiatrist, University Hospital Limerick

To avail of this invaluable opportunity, register today, telephone 071-914 6001. Please note that we have a maximum of 48 places, which must be pre-booked so register today and do not miss out. There will be light refreshments available at 8:30pm.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you once again for your continuing support of Diabetes Ireland. We look forward to seeing you on the night.

Paediatric Diabetes Study Day
2017-11-17 19:00 - 2017-11-18 20:00, 2017-11-17 08:30 - 19:00 | Crown Plaza Hotel, Northwood park, Santry, Northwood Park, Santry Demesne, Dublin 9, Ireland
https://www.diabetes.ie/paediatric-diabetes-study-day/
