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Diabetes screening trial for children opens in Northern Ireland

A diabetes screening trial for children has been extended to Northern Ireland. The programme, which aims to identify those at high risk of developing type 1 diabetes in the future, has been described as the first of its kind for the UK. Type 1 ...

16 Oct 2023 at 00:01

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County Derry woman celebrates 30th birthday with a year-long fundraising challenge

A big-hearted County Derry woman has turned her 30th birthday celebrations into a year long list of challenges to raise money for charity. Gemma Martin from Faughanvale decided to take her 30th year in her stride by setting herself 30 ...

18 Aug 2022 at 18:25

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Western Trust to host awareness evening for Asthma, Diabetes and Epilepsy in young people

The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) is hosting a free virtual Asthma, Diabetes, Epilepsy and awareness evening. The aim of the event, which will take place via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, May 23, from 7pm to 8....

11 May 2023 at 13:00

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Younger men urged to get to grips with type 2 diabetes risk

A leading charity partnership is urging men in the North, aged 40 and under, to take a free and simple check to understand their risk of type 2 diabetes. Research from Diabetes UK and Tesco for Diabetes Prevention Week (22-28 ...

24 May 2023 at 10:14

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County Derry woman's 30 challenges for 30 years in milestone birthday celebrations

Turning 30 is one of life’s milestones and for Faughanvale woman, Gemma Martin, she wanted to do something a little different. Gemma decided to take on 30, sometimes extreme, challenges to mark her special birthday, while ...

27 Nov 2022 at 11:29

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Diabetes Network NI Hosting Café Conversation

Diabetes Network NI is hosting a Cafe Conversation at the Verbal Arts Centre in the city. The event is for people with Type 2 Diabetes and will take place on Thursday, March 16, from 11.00am to 12 noon. A new pathway for ...

26 Feb 2023 at 13:10

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New Diabetes support group launched in Derry

Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Councillor Lilian Seenoi Barr, has marked National Diabetes Week by formally launching a new group to raise awareness of the condition in the Western Trust area and provide support to those ...

11 Jun 2024 at 18:00

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Derry Diabetes support group set to host 'Dander for Diabetes' to raise vital awareness

The T1 Club, a local independent group in Derry which provides vital support to children and young people with diabetes and their families, is hosting a walk for awareness next week in Brooke Park. The event, to be ...

10 Jun 2022 at 17:59

National News

New laser treatment for sight loss as a result of diabetes shown to be effective

A new laser treatment for patients with sight loss as a result of diabetes has been shown to be cost-effective and non-invasive, according to research following a clinical trial. There are currently several ...

23 Aug 2022 at 10:17

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Diabetes starter packs launched by Altnagelvin Parents' Support Group

Altnagelvin Parents Group has developed Diabetes starter packs for all newly diagnosed families with Type 1 diabetes before they are discharged from hospital. The starter pack was developed in Partnership ...

19 Apr 2023 at 16:45

Northern Ireland

New research offers hope for diabetes patients with sight loss

23 Aug 2022 at 01:01

National News

"Phenomenal pressure" on pharmacists facing a worsening shortage of hundreds of medicines

The President of the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) has reportedly said there is a shortage of hundreds of medicines in Ireland, including those needed to treat common medical conditions such ...

28 Apr 2024 at 09:08

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