Group Programme on “Living well with a Long Term Health Condition” available in County Carlow
...and catering for those aged over 18 that are living with one or more long term health condition – or adults caring for them, it will be a “community led” programme. All of the trained tutors have long term health conditions themselves or are carers for someone who has. The programme is suitable for adults over 18 who are living with one or more long term health conditions (for example Stroke, Diabetes, Heart Failure, Asthma, COPD, Arthritis, Mu...
“Are we there yet?” – Emerging Adulthood (18 – 25 years) and Living with a Long-Term Physical Condition
...lthood is like, and social support and self-regulation. If you have a long-term physical condition, you will be asked some additional questions on managing your long-term physical condition. The information provided by you will be anonymous and no identifying information (e.g. name, email) about participants is being requested. Recruitment Start Date 01/01/2022 Recruitment Finish Date 13/03/2022 Study Duration 2 years This study is...
New RCSI MyHealth App Launched
...f-diagnose as a result this app offers users the opportunity to discreetly search for information relating to specific health conditions and allows users to take charge of their own health. The information is presented in a clear, focused and organised manner that is easy to understand. It also provides users with information on where to seek advice and support if they are suffering from a medical condition. Often, consulting search engines with h...
Entitlements & Social Welfare Information
...f they are on the list on page 11 of https://www2.hse.ie/file-library/long-term-illness/guide-to-the-long-term-illness-scheme.pdf Medical Card or GP Visit Card You may also be eligible for a Medical Card or a GP visit card depending on your circumstances that is the application is initially means tested and if above the threshold, you can appeal under the chronic illness medical requirement (through your doctor effective from late 2014). A Medical...
Minding your Long-Term Health Condition During Coronavirus (COVID-19)
...elves. It is really important that they also continue to manage their long-term health condition at this time. A new HSE information leaflet to support people living with a long-term health condition. This leaflet provides practical and clear information to support people to manage their long-term health condition and to stay well. It includes key messages supported by helpful tips and signposts to other resources available at this time. Nat...
Frequently asked questions
...Living with diabetes can affect many day to day aspects of your life and leave you with many questions. In this section we aim to answer as many of those questions as we can. If you can not find an answer to your query please contact or helpline on 01 842 8118 or email info@diabetes.ie. Our helpline is open Monday – Friday from 9am – 5pm and our helpful staff are always happy to hear from you....
Frequently asked questions
...Living with diabetes can affect many day to day aspects of your life and leave you with many questions. In this section we aim to answer as many of those questions as we can. If you can not find an answer to your query please contact or helpline on 01 842 8118 or email info@diabetes.ie. Our helpline is open Monday – Friday from 9am – 5pm and our helpful staff are always happy to hear from you....
Inclusion of Women with Gestational Diabetes to the LTI Scheme
...betes on LTI Inclusion of women with Gestational Diabetes under the Long-Term Illness scheme for the duration of pregnancy Diabetes Ireland is calling on the government to include women with Gestational Diabetes (GDM) on the Long-Term Illness (LTI) Scheme for the duration of pregnancy. Since a decision by the then government in 2013/14, women who develop Gestational diabetes (GDM) are no longer entitled to reimbursement for blood glucose test st...
Type 1 diabetes vaccine possible “within a generation”
...ve Type 1 vaccine would represent a significant leap forward in diabetes research. The research is being launched at Diabetes UK’s annual Professional Conference at London’s ExCeL centre. In the first of four new studies, Professor Mark Peakman at King’s College London will lead the UK’s first ever trial of a prototype vaccine in children and teenagers living with or at high risk of Type 1 diabetes. At the same time, Professor Colin Dayan at Cardi...
Fundraising for Diabetes Ireland through Facebook
...ews Feed Click on “Charity” in the “Who are you raising money for” section Search for and select “Diabetes Ireland” Set your target by entering how much money you want to raise Enter a date for when your fundraiser ends Add the title of your fundraising, and tell people why you’re fundraising Add a photo for your fundraiser Click create Share with your family and friends and in your news feed to help spread the word Birthday Fundraiser Do you...
Step Challenge Fundraising Campaign
...connect your FITBIT, MAPMYFITNESS app or STRAVA app. Fundraising through Facebook To create your Facebook Fundraiser simply: Log into your Facebook page Click “+Create Fundraiser” in the left menu of your News Feed Click on “Charity” in the “Who are you raising money for” section Search for and select “Diabetes Ireland” Set your target by entering how much money you want to raise Enter a date for when your fundraiser ends Add the title of yo...
Full House in Cork for Diabetes Technology and Research Discovery Meeting!
...le Diabetes Research Foundation) summarised the most interesting ongoing research supported by the organisation in the search for a cure for diabetes. Ms Shirley Beattie, clinical specialist dietitian and sports and exercise performance nutritionist at Cork University Hospital, delivered a highly practical talk on technology, nutrition, and exercise in Type 1 diabetes. Dr Eoin O’Sullivan, consultant endocrinologist from Bon Secours Hospital, was...
Be Sugar Smart at Halloween
...e apple drops a team must start from the beginning again. Snap Apple Tie strings around apples and suspend them from the ceiling, a tree branch, or even use the washing line. You may need to adjust the length once your players arrive so they are at mouth height or lower. Each player must attempt to eat the entire apple without touching it with their hands. Another prize can be given to the person who gets the first bite out of their apple. A...
Cancer, dementia, diabetes, and heart charities join forces to fund research to reduce risk of these diseases
...to research@irishcancer.ie. ENDS About Diabetes Ireland Diabetes Ireland Research Alliance, the subsidiary research charity of Diabetes Ireland, aims to promote, support and fund research related to the causes, prevention and cure of diabetes. In 2013 an estimated 225,000 people in Ireland were living with diabetes. Diabetes research will improve understanding of the condition and offers the best hope of finding a cure. Diabetes Ireland Research A...
What is Diabetes?
...ive rise to acute emergencies such as hypoglycemia and ketoacidosis • Long term exposure to low glucose levels can cause hypoglycemic unawareness • Long term exposure to high glucose levels can cause blood vessel damage • Blood vessel damage can cause blindness, retinopathy, heart disease and foot problems including amputation and earlier mortality. • Many people at diagnosis of type 2 diabetes may have already had up to 12 years exposure to long...
Getting Involved in Research Studies
...hool of Psychology, Queen’s University Belfast, are currently conducting research to determine what it is like to have Type 2 diabetes, focusing, in particular, on the psychological health implications of this condition. Participation will help us to understand more about what it is like to have Type 2 diabetes and be of potential value in the shaping of future health care and policy. A qualitative analysis of the distress surrounding type 1 dia...
Diabetes UK announce ‘DIRECT’ trial results after Year 1
...ork is ongoing. Participants of the study will need to be followed up long term to determine how long the remission of Type 2 diabetes lasts for and to gain a deeper understanding of the long-term implications of the study. Not everyone with Type 2 diabetes will benefit as not everyone with Type 2 diabetes is overweight, other factors are how long someone has diabetes, and a person’s ethnicity. Don’t go it alone Following a low-calorie diet to p...
CALL FOR IMMEDIATE ACTIONS TO SUPPORT DIABETES TEAMS ACROSS IRELAND
...e are also experiencing similar staffing shortages and we need a more long term solution to ensure that all diabetes clinics are fully resourced in order to provide high quality services to everyone with diabetes nationwide. For the past couple of years, through the Cross Parliamentary Group on Diabetes and our ongoing advocacy work, we have been engaging with TDs and the various political parties to support the setting up of a Taskforce made up...
Call for immediate actions to support multidisciplinary diabetes teams across Ireland
...e are also experiencing similar staffing shortages and we need a more long term solution to ensure that all diabetes clinics are fully resourced in order to provide high quality services to everyone with diabetes nationwide. For the past couple of years, through the Cross Parliamentary Group on Diabetes and our ongoing advocacy work, we have been engaging with TDs and the various political parties to support the setting up of a Taskforce made up...
Freestyle Libre HSE Review Update Openness and Transparency Required on Review Process, Support the Campaign by Acting today
...what weighting in the HTA decision making process will be given to; short term cost savings, quality of life improvements improved glycaemic control; and the impact of flash glucose monitoring in improved health outcomes which will delay the development of medium and long term complications which in turn could lead to huge cost savings for the government. Diabetes Ireland also asked that the reimbursement dataset on which the decision is being...