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Over 140 people tune into Diabetes Ireland’s second education webinar
Over 140 people with Type 2 diabetes attended Diabetes Ireland’s second education webinar on Thursday 10 September. The guest speaker on the night was Ms Ailish Condron, Clinical Diabetes Nurse Specialist, Diabetes Integrated Care, Beaumont Hospital who gave a very informative talk on “Managing illness with Type 2 diabetes”. Ailish spoke about being prepared... View Article
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Diabetes Ireland launches its inaugural Cork Bridges Walk
Diabetes Ireland has today launched its inaugural Cork Bridges Walk which will take place over the 19/20th September. Diabetes Ireland is looking for participants to walk the circular route taking in the North and South channels of the beautiful River Lee and Cork’s historic centre and the revitalised dockland area. The walk is about... View Article
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60% of people in Ireland unaware that Pneumococcal disease is vaccine preventable
The Pneumococcal vaccine is free of charge as part of the National Immunisation Programme for the over 65s and identified at risk groups including people with diabetes, heart disease or respiratory conditions and patients receiving chemotherapy New research released today has revealed that 4 out of 5 (79%) people in Ireland claim to know... View Article
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Diabetes Ireland hosting its second education webinar specifically for people with Type 2 diabetes “Managing Type 2 Diabetes During Illness”
Diabetes Ireland is hosting its second education webinar on Thursday 10 September at 7pm. This webinar is specifically for people with Type 2 diabetes and their families. We are delighted to have Ms Ailish Condron, Clinical Diabetes Nurse Specialist, Diabetes Integrated Care, Beaumont Hospital as our guest presenter. The webinar will offer guidance on... View Article
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Mortgage Protection Update During Covid
Recently, we have received a number of enquiries from people with diabetes in relation to accessing mortgage protection and life cover. While the issues faced by people with diabetes pre-covid still remain, unfortunately COVID 19 has made the market even more difficult for people with diabetes seeking to purchase a new home. Mortgage protection... View Article
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