Type 2 Diabetes Webinar – “How am I doing? Management in the Pandemic”
Diabetes Ireland is hosting an education webinar on Thursday 19th November at 7pm. This webinar is specifically for people with Type 2 diabetes and their families. We are delighted to have Professor John McDermott, Consultant Endocrinologist Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin as our guest presenter. With so much focus on the coronavirus pandemic at the... View Article
Paediatric Type 1 Diabetes Webinar – “Optimising Glycaemic Control of Paediatric Type 1 Diabetes during COVID-19”
As part of World Diabetes Awareness Month, Diabetes Ireland is hosting an education webinar on Wednesday 25th November at 7pm. This webinar is specifically for parents/guardians of children with Type 1 Diabetes. We are delighted to have Dr Orla Neylon, Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist University Hospital Limerick as guest presenter on the night. ... View Article
Diabetes Ireland will close on December 23rd, 2020 and will reopen on January 4th, 2021
Diabetes Ireland will close on December 23rd, 2020 and will reopen on January 4th, 2021. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your ongoing support and we wish you and your families a Happy and Safe Christmas, Good Health and Every Happiness in 2021. Stay Safe & Well.... View Article
Free Education Webinar for Adults living with Type 1 Diabetes – “Maximising Your Remote Consultation”
Free Education Webinar for Adults living with Type 1 Diabetes "Maximising Your Remote Consultation" Dr Emma Wilmot, Consultant Diabetologist at the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. During this webinar, Dr Emma Wilmot, Consultant Diabetologist, who has a special interest in insulin pump therapy and diabetes technology will... View Article
Free Education Webinar for Adults living with Type 2 Diabetes “Preventing Cardiovascular Disease, what steps can I take?”
During this webinar, Dr Durkan, Consultant Endocrinologist, Bons Secours Hospital Cork, will discuss the importance of HbA1c, Cholesterol, and Blood pressure control when it comes to preventing cardiovascular disease with Type 2 diabetes. Dr Durkan will also outline the important role that healthy eating, regular physical activity, weight management, and medication have on managing Type 2... View Article
***** Fully Booked Out ***** Free Education Webinar for Parents of Children with Type 1 Diabetes and for Adults living with Type 1 Diabetes
"Optimising Diabetes Control: Reaching Target Time in Range" Speaker: Dr Eirin Carolan , Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist, Children’s Health Ireland, Temple Street , Dublin During this webinar, Dr Eirin Carolan will give an overview of the benefits of using the latest technologies. Dr Carolan will discuss the information available to you and the diabetes... View Article
Free Webinar “Research in Diabetes: Improving Treatments and Finding a Cure”
Diabetes Ireland Research Alliance (DIRA) is inviting all people with diabetes, both Type 1 and Type 2, their families and healthcare professionals to attend the most up-to-date summary of research in the area of diabetes care conducted in Ireland, and worldwide. Webinar Date: Wednesday, 6th of October 7pm – 8.30 pm Speakers on the... View Article
Preparing for Pregnancy In Diabetes Webinar
Diabetes Ireland is inviting all women with diabetes and their partners, who may be considering future pregnancy to register for this free webinar. Date: Wednesday 27th of October at 7pm - 8pm. Speaking on the night is Dr Christine Newman, National University of Ireland Galway and Saolta University Hospital Group, Galway Ireland. ... View Article
Free Live Webinar – Emotional Wellbeing and Diabetes for Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes
Online via ZoomThe focus of this webinar is dealing with mental health and emotional well-being. Some may feel they cope well with their emotional and mental well-being, which is great, while others may feel differently and in need of support from time to time. This webinar will discuss in-depth the important topic of how to maintain emotional wellbeing... View Article
Free Type 1 Parent Support Workshops Online for Galway, Mayo, or Roscommon
Online via ZoomAre you a parent of a child with Type 1 diabetes and living in areas Galway, Mayo, or Roscommon? Diabetes Ireland, is hosting virtual Parents Support Workshops in March 2022 for parents of children with Type 1 Diabetes facilitated by Psychologist Dr Kate Gajewska, along with the opportunity for peer support from other parents.... View Article
Free Ask the Expert Type 2 Meeting Online for areas Laois, Offaly, Longford & Westmeath
Online via ZoomHave you ever wanted to sit with local diabetes experts outside of a hospital setting to learn more about Type 2 diabetes? Are you from areas Laois, Offaly, Longford, or Westmeath? Diabetes Ireland is delighted to offer you this opportunity. We are facilitating this interactive educational session online, for people living with Type 2 diabetes. What to... View Article
Free CODE Type 2 Group Education Meetings (Online) March Dates
CODE (Online) aims to deliver general information about diabetes self-management in a supported online setting. The groups are facilitated by Diabetes Ireland Health Professionals, a Nurse or Dietitian, and kept to a maximum of 12 participants in a relaxed environment sharing and hearing people’s own experiences. Each CODE (Online) programme consists of 4 sessions, The first... View Article
Free Parent Support Workshops Online (child over 13 years) Second Date for Galway, Mayo, or Roscommon
Online via ZoomAre you a parent of a child with Type 1 diabetes and living in areas Galway, Mayo, or Roscommon? Diabetes Ireland, is hosting virtual Parents Support Workshops in March 2022 for parents of children with Type 1 Diabetes facilitated by Psychologist Dr Kate Gajewska, along with the opportunity for peer support from other parents.... View Article
Free Ask the Expert Meeting (Online) for areas Clare, Limerick & Tipperary
Online via ZoomHave you ever wanted to sit with local diabetes experts outside of a hospital setting to learn more about Type 2 diabetes? Are you from areas Clare, Limerick, or Tipperary? Diabetes Ireland is delighted to offer you this opportunity. We are facilitating this interactive educational session online, for people living with Type 2 diabetes. What to Expect... View Article
Free Ask the Expert Type 2 (Online) Meeting for North Dublin City and County – (Fully Booked)
Online via ZoomHave you ever wanted to sit with local diabetes experts outside of a hospital setting to learn more about Type 2 diabetes? Are you from Dublin North city or county? Diabetes Ireland is delighted to offer you this opportunity. We are facilitating this interactive educational session online, for people living with Type 2 diabetes. What to... View Article
Free CODE Type 2 Group Education Meetings (Online) March Dates
CODE (Online) aims to deliver general information about diabetes self-management in a supported online setting. The groups are facilitated by Diabetes Ireland Health Professionals, a Nurse or Dietitian, and kept to a maximum of 12 participants in a relaxed environment sharing and hearing people’s own experiences. Each CODE (Online) programme consists of 4 sessions, The first... View Article
Diabetes, Menopause and Women’s Health Free Webinar
Free Educational Webinar Series Continues for 2022 "Diabetes, Menopause and Women's Health" Diabetes Ireland is inviting you and all women living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes to our next live webinar. This webinar gives an opportunity to explore Menopause and Women's Health for those living with diabetes. We... View Article
Free Ask the Expert Type 2 Meeting (Online) for Dublin South & South West, Kildare West or Wicklow
Online via ZoomApril 7th, 7-8 pm Have you ever wanted to sit with local diabetes experts outside of a hospital setting to learn more about Type 2 diabetes? Are you from Dublin South & South West, Kildare West, or Wicklow? Diabetes Ireland is delighted to offer you this opportunity. We are facilitating this interactive educational session online, for people... View Article
Free CODE Type 2 Group Education Meetings (Online) April Dates
CODE (Online) aims to deliver general information about diabetes self-management in a supported online setting. The groups are facilitated by Diabetes Ireland Health Professionals, a Nurse or Dietitian, and kept to a maximum of 12 participants in a relaxed environment sharing and hearing people’s own experiences. Each CODE (Online) programme consists of 4 sessions, The first 3 sessions... View Article
Free CODE Type 2 Group Education Meetings (Online) April Dates
CODE (Online) aims to deliver general information about diabetes self-management in a supported online setting. The groups are facilitated by Diabetes Ireland Health Professionals, a Nurse or Dietitian, and kept to a maximum of 12 participants in a relaxed environment sharing and hearing people’s own experiences. Each CODE (Online) programme consists of 4 sessions, The first 3 sessions... View Article
Free CODE Type 2 Group Education Meetings (Online) April Dates
CODE (Online) aims to deliver general information about diabetes self-management in a supported online setting. The groups are facilitated by Diabetes Ireland Health Professionals, a Nurse or Dietitian, and kept to a maximum of 12 participants in a relaxed environment sharing and hearing people’s own experiences. Each CODE (Online) programme consists of 4 sessions, The... View Article
Health and Wellbeing Workshop for Adults living with Type 1 Diabetes (Online)
Health and wellbeing workshop for adults living with type 1 diabetes North Dublin City and County 29th April 10.30 am to midday. Details TBC.
Diabetes Ireland 10KM May Bank Holiday Weekend Challenge
This coming May Bank Holiday Weekend, April 30th – May 2nd, 2022, Diabetes Ireland needs your support. We are asking you to complete a 10KM walk, run, or cycle. Whether you do it at once, spread it over the weekend, or split it with family and friends, the impact is the same.... View Article
Free Adult Support Workshops Online for Louth & Meath
Online via ZoomThis meeting is aimed at adults living with type 1 diabetes living in the Louth and Meath areas. The facilitator will be Dr Kate Gajewska, Clinical Psychologist, who also lives with Type 1 diabetes. Kate will discuss topics such as psychological challenges and emotional support associated with diagnosis and living with diabetes. ... View Article
Free CODE Type 2 Group Education Meetings (Online) May Dates
CODE (Online) aims to deliver general information about diabetes self-management in a supported online setting. The groups are facilitated by Diabetes Ireland Health Professionals, a Nurse or Dietitian, and kept to a maximum of 12 participants in a relaxed environment sharing and hearing people’s own experiences. Each CODE (Online) programme consists of 4 sessions, The first 3 sessions... View Article
Free Parent Support Workshops Online (child under 13 years) for Dublin South & South West, Kildare & Wicklow
Online via ZoomAre you a parent of a child with Type 1 diabetes and living in areas Dublin South & South West, Kildare & Wicklow? Diabetes Ireland is hosting virtual Health and Wellbeing Support Workshops in May 2022 for parents of children under 13 years old with Type 1 Diabetes facilitated by Psychologist Dr Kate... View Article
Free Adult Health and Wellbeing Support Workshop
Online via ZoomThis meeting is aimed at adults living with type 2 diabetes living in the Louth and Meath areas. The facilitator will be Ms Pauline Lynch, Diabetes Ireland Counsellor. Pauline will discuss topics such as psychological challenges and emotional support associated with diagnosis and living with diabetes. There will also be an opportunity to... View Article
Free CODE Type 2 Group Education Meetings (Online) May Dates
CODE (Online) aims to deliver general information about diabetes self-management in a supported online setting. The groups are facilitated by Diabetes Ireland Health Professionals, a Nurse or Dietitian, and kept to a maximum of 12 participants in a relaxed environment sharing and hearing people’s own experiences. Each CODE (Online) programme consists of 4 sessions, The first 3 sessions... View Article
Free Code Type 2 Group Education Meetings (Online) May Dates
CODE (Online) aims to deliver general information about diabetes self-management in a supported online setting. The groups are facilitated by Diabetes Ireland Health Professionals, a Nurse or Dietitian, and kept to a maximum of 12 participants in a relaxed environment sharing and hearing people’s own experiences. Each CODE (Online) programme consists of 4 sessions, The... View Article
Free Diabetes & Technology Webinar Managing Diabetes: Right Technology, Right Person, Right Time
Online via ZoomDiabetes & Technology Managing Diabetes: Right Technology, Right Person, Right Time with Guest Speaker Dr Tomas Griffin Free webinar for people living with diabetes and parents of children with Type 1 diabetes Dr Tomás Griffin is a graduate of the School of Medicine at the National University of Ireland Galway. In... View Article
Free Parent Support Workshops Online (child under 13 years) for Louth & Meath
Online via ZoomAre you a parent of a child with Type 1 diabetes and living in areas Louth or Meath? Diabetes Ireland is hosting virtual Health and Wellbeing Support Workshops in May 2022 for parents of children under 13 years old with Type 1 Diabetes facilitated by Psychologist Dr Kate Gajewska, along with the opportunity for peer support... View Article
Free CODE Type 2 Group Education Meetings (Online) June Dates
Online via ZoomCODE (Online) aims to deliver general information about diabetes self-management in a supported online setting. The groups are facilitated by Diabetes Ireland Health Professionals, a Nurse or Dietitian, and kept to a maximum of 12 participants in a relaxed environment sharing and hearing people’s own experiences. Each CODE (Online) programme consists of 4 sessions, The... View Article
Celebrate the return of the VHI Women’s 40th Anniversary Mini Marathon
Fitzwilliam Street, DublinCelebrate the return of the VHI Women’s 40th Anniversary Mini Marathon 2022! Walk, Jog or Run this June Bank Holiday Sunday, June 5th, 2022, and join in on the celebrations of 40 years of women making magic and join our team. These vital funds will go back into our services, supporting people with... View Article
Teddy Bears Family Picnic
We are delighted to announce that we are holding our Teddy Bears Picnic for children living with type1diabetes on June 11th at 12:30 pm at The Farm, Grenagh, Co Cork. Please contact Charlotte for more details at 021 4274229 or email [email protected], as registration is essential.
Free Code Type 2 Group Education Meetings (Online) June Dates
Online via ZoomCODE (Online) aims to deliver general information about diabetes self-management in a supported online setting. The groups are facilitated by Diabetes Ireland Health Professionals, a Nurse or Dietitian, and kept to a maximum of 12 participants in a relaxed environment sharing and hearing people’s own experiences. Each CODE (Online) programme consists of 4 sessions, The... View Article
Oyster Haven Activity Day for Children
Oyster Haven Activity Day for Children over 8 years old Saturday 2nd July from 9.30 am to 4 pm. The aim of the day is to bring together as many families with diabetes as possible and for them to have a fun relaxed day and meet other families living with diabetes. This event was... View Article
Free Code Type 2 Group Education Meetings (Online) July Dates
Online via ZoomCODE (Online) aims to deliver general information about diabetes self-management in a supported online setting. The groups are facilitated by Diabetes Ireland Health Professionals, a Nurse or Dietitian, and kept to a maximum of 12 participants in a relaxed environment sharing and hearing people’s own experiences. Each CODE (Online) programme consists of 4 sessions, The... View Article
Color Obstacle Rush 2022
Add some colour to your next 5k run? This is a unique event combining the fun of colour powdered runs, the thrill of an obstacle course, and the atmosphere of a music festival that takes place on July 30th, 2022. We would be delighted if you would consider Diabetes Ireland as your chosen charity, contact... View Article
Ben Nevis 24 Hour Challenge
Join us to take on our Ben Nevis 24-Hour Challenge by night! Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK stands at 4,000ft high and is in the Western Highlands of Scotland. This is a magnificent mountain with 360 degrees of stunning scenery. It is estimated that more than 150,000 people climb ‘The Ben’,... View Article
Sweetpea Summer Picnic
Sweetpea Summer Picnic outdoor meet-up for children and their families with diabetes takes place on Sunday, August 28th, Corkagh Park Dublin, from 1 pm – 4 pm. The aim of the day is to bring together as many families with diabetes as possible and for them to have a fun relaxed day and... View Article
Code Type 2 Group Education Meetings (Online) September Dates
CODE (Online) aims to deliver general information about diabetes Self-Management in a supported online setting. The groups are facilitated by Diabetes Ireland Health Professionals, a Nurse or Dietitian, and kept to a maximum of 12 participants in a relaxed environment sharing and hearing people’s own experiences. Each CODE (Online) programme consists of 4 sessions, The... View Article
