Latest News
Creative Expression Competition
Again this year, we are looking for your input into developing our Inspired by Diabetes calendar 2011. This is a very unique way in which you can express your feelings on the impact of the diabetes has on your life. Read more |
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Are you taking human insulin Mixtard 30 to manage your diabetes? Mixtard 30 is being discontinued in Ireland on 31st December 2010. It is important that you discuss this change in insulin with your diabetes team, to ensure the most appropriate choice for you. Read more
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Annual report
The Diabetes Federation recently launched its 2009 Annual Report which included publication of its Community Orientated Diabetes Education programme results. Read more
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HbA1c figures go International
From the 1st July, the format of the figures used to express your HbA1c levels is changing so that they will be the same all over the world. So what does this mean? Read article
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New website launched for people with Diabetes.
Coronation Street's Kim Marsh visited Dublin today to launch a new website www.itsmyinsulin.ie for people with type 2 diabetes. Read press release
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Healthy Eating booklet now available!.Read more
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Fundraising and Events
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"Tea for Diabetes Ireland" (T4DI)
Already many people are participating.Register now to become a T4DI party organiser more information
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Research and Education
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Diabetes Ireland Research Alliance was set up in 2008 as a subsidiary of the Diabetes Federation of Ireland. The Alliance has a sepcific aim of promoting, supporting and funding research related to the causes, prevention and cure of diabetes. Diabetes Ireland Research Alliance website
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Federation Funds Diabetic Foot Research Study
The Federation is funding this 3-year research study to find out how common foot problems are in a group of patients with diabetes from the West of Ireland. More information or Donate to study
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Research Study
A 6 month research study taking place in St. James's Hospital, Connolly Hospital and The Mater Misericordiae Hospital is evaluating a new generation of insulin to see if it can provide a more consistent blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes. More information on the study
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Educational Articles
Coeliac disease and Type 1 diabetes
Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disease, where the body's immune system attacks its own tissues. People with type 1 diabetes should be assessed to see if they have coeliac disease. Read article
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Noticeboard
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Workplace Health Screening
In Ireland, the incidence of Type 2 Diabetes is predicted to rise by 37% in the next few years.Most employees spend 5 days a week at work. Their lifestyle choices (eating, exercising) during those 5 days predict future health. reduce your company's burden by maintaining the health of your employees and prevent Type 2 Diabetes in the workplace. More information on workplace screening
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Direct Debit Draw
The winner of the direct debit draw for August 2010 is Mr. Paul Noonan from Co. Dublin
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Join the Federation or Renew Your Membership
To join or renew your membership to the Federation click here for online registration or call us on Lo Call 1850 909 909
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