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. In partnership with Novartis, we have gathered four experts from a variety of fields in the area of Type 2 diabetes to... View Article

A self-care management programme run in conjunction with the HSE, over a 6 week period for 2.5 hours @ each session. This programme is for people with long-term chronic conditions (cancer, asthma, diabetes, arthritis etc.) who would welcome an insight into how diet and exercise can improve the condition and tools to help with decision making,... View Article

Patient information event aimed at those with Type1 diabetes. This is a great opportunity to hear expert health professionals speak about Type 1 diabetes and advance of technology in how best to manage the condition. Speakers: Dr Derek O’Keeffe Specialist Registrar in Diabetes - Rise of the Machines: The Artificial Pancreas Rachel Langan Senior Diabetes... View Article

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. This course runs for 4 weeks.   Venue: CMD Group, The Gateway building, Northwest Business Park, Collooney, Co. Sligo Date: Week 1, Wednesday June 15 Time : 6.oopm To Book... View Article

The next meeting of the Clare Type 1 Diabetes Support group takes place on Tuesday 21st June at 8pm in The Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis. This meeting is an informal group of adults with type 1 diabetes and parents of children with diabetes. We share information about living with Type 1 diabetes and our life experiences... View Article

WEEK 2 : 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.

We are delighted to be apart of an innovative and exciting conference that will take place in NUI Galway, on the 23rd of June 2016. The Strength in Numbers Conference aims to bring together service providers, policy makers, researchers and young adults with type 1 diabetes to share and develop new approaches to diabetes management.... View Article

Suzanne Donnelly is organising a local "Afternoon Tea" fundraiser in aid of Diabetes Ireland. Time: 3pm-5pm Date: Saturday 23rd July Location: 11 Lyndale, Sligo For further information call Suzanne on (086)8867348.

          Clair Naughton, Specialist Diabetes Nurse in conjunction with Quinns Chemist of Crossmolina, Co Mayo will be carrying out a diabetes screening Date:  Saturday 30th of July 2016 Time: tbc At: Crossmolina Agricultural Show

  High Nellie Bicycle Rally   Venue:  Market Yard, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal. Date: Sunday July 31st Time: 2.00pm All proceeds to Diabetes Ireland western region For more info contact John McGee 088-2581929

The Sligo/Leitrim parent support group have finalised their Summer Party for Children and Teens with diabetes and their brothers and sisters  Activities on the day include:  Stand Up Paddling for the Over 12’s River Shannon Dragon Boat Experience for the Under 12’s. (Parents must accompany children on the Dragon Boat). Bouncy Castle for the younger kids.... View Article

Week 4 of CODE programme in Inishowen Gateway Hotel This course is now full. To register your interest in the next diabetes education course in Leitrim, call Regina on 071 914 6001

Diabetes Ireland's  education programme for people with Type 2 is called CODE.  CODE allows people from the local community who have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes to talk in a supportive atmosphere- in a small group. Topics :  diabetes is explained, risk factors, signs and symptoms, healthy eating, physical activity, personal goal setting, complications and the necessity... View Article

Diabetes Ireland's  education programme for people with Type 2 is called CODE.  CODE allows people from the local community who have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes to talk in a supportive atmosphere- in a small group. Topics :  diabetes is explained, risk factors, signs and symptoms, healthy eating, physical activity, personal goal setting, complications and the necessity... View Article

Diabetes Ireland's  education programme for people with Type 2 is called CODE.  CODE allows people from the local community who have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes to talk in a supportive atmosphere- in a small group. Topics :  diabetes is explained, risk factors, signs and symptoms, healthy eating, physical activity, personal goal setting, when & how to... View Article

The next meeting of the Clare Type 2 Diabetes Support group takes place date: Tuesday 20th September time:  8pm venue:  The Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis. This meeting is an informal group of adults with type 2 diabetes. We share information about living with Type 2 diabetes and our life experiences to learn from each other.   The... View Article

Diabetes Ireland's  education programme for people with Type 2 is called CODE.  CODE allows people from the local community who have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes to talk in a supportive atmosphere- in a small group. Topics :  diabetes is explained, risk factors, signs and symptoms, healthy eating, physical activity, personal goal setting, complications and the necessity... View Article