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Sligo University Hospital Update on Type 1 Diabetes Services
Following frustration with local diabetes services, Chairperson of Diabetes Ireland’s Sligo branch, Ms Suzanne Donnelly publicly highlighted the lack of support provided to the diabetes team working tirelessly in Sligo University Hospital by hospital management. Below is an update of the various issues and the HSE response. Background People with Type 1 diabetes... View Article
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Limerick University Hospital Failing People with Diabetes
The situation in Limerick Hospital Group was highlighted at a Diabetes Ireland public meeting in Limerick. Diabetes Ireland sought clarification through official channels on the current diabetes staffing levels and if any action was undertaken to address those staffing deficits identified in the June 2018 Acute Hospital Survey. Following this, a press release and... View Article
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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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