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Latest international diabetes figures paint a grim picture

Diabetes prevalence on the increase. Lifestyle changes a necessity, not an option. Read press release

 

February is "Tea for Diabetes Ireland" (T4DI) month

Already many people are participating.Register now to become a T4DI party organiser more information

 

Half of amputations carried out by the HSE are preventable
New model of care proposed by Diabetes Community can reduce amputations by 50% within existing resources.  Read more

 

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Fundraising and Events

Dublin Moonwalk - 26th June 2010 - Mark your calendar!

The Diabetes Federation of Ireland plan to hold a 30km night-time walk around Dublin city on Saturday 26th June - Sunday 27th June. The walk will start @10pm on Saturday night and finish on Sunday morning. More details to follow....

 

Trek Transylvania Romania - May 2010
Discover Count Dracula's castle and trek 70kms over four days through a hidden corner of Europe unchanged for 850 years. More information

 

Research and Education

Diabetes Ireland Research Alliance Type 1 Research meetings

Diabetes Ireland Research Alliance in partnership with JDRF plan to hold a series of Type 1 research meetings across the country. The first of 3 meetings will be held on Sunday 21st February, in the Gresham Metropole Hotel, McCurtain St., Cork at 2.15pm. All welcome!

More about the Diabetes Ireland Research Alliance

 

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

 Diabetes - Are You at Risk?

more information

 

Educational Articles

Diabetes and Neuropathy - Put your best foot forward

Foot problems are not inevitable for everyone with diabetes and most can be prevented. Read article

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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

Direct Debit Draw

The winner of the direct debit draw for January 2010 is Mr. James Mc Donnell from Louth     

        

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