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Diabetes Support groups: Details and Announcements thread

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    #32
    graflynn
    Registered Users Posts: 499 ✭✭graflynn


    Diabetes Ireland need people with type 2 diabetes, aged 30-60, to attend a focus group in the Davenport Hotel, Dublin 2, on Tuesday 18th October next. The group will meet at 6:30pm and a meal will be provided. The group will conclude by 8:30pm that evening.


    If interested please e-mail david.mcmahon@diabetes.ie with your name and age. There are two places available.


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    graflynn
    Registered Users Posts: 499 ✭✭graflynn


    The Type 1 Diabetes Support Group will meet on Tuesday, the 8th of November, in the Old Ground Hotel, Ennis from 8pm to 9:30pm.

    The topic will focus on sharing information about the benefits of alternative medicine. Anyone interesting in learning more about Type 1 Diabetes is welcome.

    The meetings take place in a relaxed setting and are focused on sharing the challenges we face in living with diabetes and congratulating the triumphs. The Support Group can be contacted on the following telephone number 087 641 5747 or by email at clarebranchdfi@gmail.com


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    graflynn
    Registered Users Posts: 499 ✭✭graflynn


    National Diabetes Health Awareness Exhibition.


    World Diabetes Day falls on the 14th November every year and to mark the occasion Diabetes Ireland is bringing the National Diabetes Health Awareness Exhibition to the Rochestown Park Hotel, Douglas, Co. Cork, on Sunday 13th November from 12 – 5pm.

    The exhibition will provide people with diabetes with the latest information on diabetes management and it will offer support to people with diabetes, their families and friends. It is also hoped that the event will help to raise awareness of diabetes among the general public.

    Learning about the impact of diabetes is a vital part of helping people to manage their condition. Health checks will be freely available at the event and they include:
    • Diabetes Screening
    • Eye Screening
    • Cholesterol
    • Blood Pressure
    • HbA1c
    • BMI

    Healthcare professionals, such as Diabetes Nurse Specialists and Dietitians, will be available to answer questions on diabetes, footcare, weight control and other diabetes-related issues.

    Educational workshops will be covering topics ranging from hypoglycaemia to top tips for looking after your feet and having a healthy diet.

    For the younger members of our community, there will be fun attractions with face painters and clowns providing entertainment.

    “This exhibition is part of the Diabetes Ireland’s on-going dedication to increase awareness of diabetes in Ireland and I would encourage you to attend with your family and avail of the array of workshops, free testing and information” says Professor Hilary Hoey, chairperson of Diabetes Ireland.

    The will be a free bus service from Cork train station and the bus station to the Rochestown Park Hotel from 11am and on the hour, every hour and returning throughout the day.

    For more information on the Diabetes Health Awareness Exhibition contact Diabetes Ireland on Callsave 1850 909 909 or email info@diabetes.ie


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    #35
    graflynn
    Registered Users Posts: 499 ✭✭graflynn


    This sounded really interesting. It was posted on the World Diabetes Day facebook page

    Have you got a camera? Would you like to do something different to mark World Diabetes Day on 14th November? Why not take part in the Blue Monuments photowalk in Dublin, being organised through Photowalk.ie for details and to sign up check: http://photowalk.ie/world-diabetes-day-blue-monument-dublin-photowalk-nov-14th


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    #36
    graflynn
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    “TYPE 1 Diabetes Group Meeting.”

    The Type 1 Diabetes Support Group will meet on Tuesday, the 13th of December, in O'Connor's Bakery, in Ennis from 8pm to 9:30pm.

    Family owned and local business, O'Connor's Bakery have invited us to sample their new "Sugar-Free" Christmas Puddings and their "Sugar-Free" Cheesecake. We are taking this opportunity to commend O'Connors on taking an interest in Diabetes but to also high light the complexity of the relationship between type 1 diabetes and food. In particular, the differences between "sugar-free" and "No added Sugar" and other commercial phases used to target people with diabetes.

    The group will also take the opportunity to discuss tips to overcome the temptations that go hand and hand with the Christmas season. Places are limited and RESERVATION IS REQUIRED. To reserve your place call the Support Group on the following telephone number 087 641 5747 or by emailing your name to clarebranchdfi@gmail.com


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    #37
    graflynn
    Registered Users Posts: 499 ✭✭graflynn


    Or are you between 16-19 years old and living with a chronic illness or have you spent long periods of time in hospital? Maybe someone close to you has? (examples include: asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, cancer, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disease, cystic fibrosis)

    http://www.spunout.ie/action/Make-a-difference/Acting-for-a-cause


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    #38
    graflynn
    Registered Users Posts: 499 ✭✭graflynn


    The Type 1 Diabetes Support Group will meet on Tuesday, the 21st of February, in the Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare from 8pm to 9:30pm. Anyone interesting in learning more about Type 1 Diabetes is welcome. The meetings take place in a relaxed setting and are focused on sharing the challenges we face in living with diabetes and congratulating the triumphs. The Support Group can be contacted on the following telephone number 087 641 5747 or by email at clarebranchdfi@gmail.com


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    #39
    franlynch
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    are there any support groups or meetings for type 2 diabetics in Cork City please?


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    #40
    graflynn
    Registered Users Posts: 499 ✭✭graflynn


    franlynch wrote: »
    are there any support groups or meetings for type 2 diabetics in Cork City please?

    Contact Diabetes Ireland at:
    Southern Regional Office
    32 Grande Parade
    Cork

    Tel: 021-4274229
    email: sro@diabetes.ie

    for information. I know they have a Type 1 Teens group and a Type 1 adults group. I'm not sure what they have for Type 2's.


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    franlynch
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    thanks


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    #42
    graflynn
    Registered Users Posts: 499 ✭✭graflynn


    Clare Type 1 Diabetes Support Group for Adults and Parents.

    The next type 1 diabetes support group meeting will take place on Tuesday 13th March from 8pm to 9:30pm in The Grove Bar in Roslevan Shopping Centre, Tulla Road, Ennis.

    This group is open to adults living with type 1 diabetes and to parents of children with diabetes. The starter topic will be "Caring for Diabetic Feet".

    The Type 1 Diabetes Support group offers support and information on living well on insulin. The Support Group can be contacted by leaving a message on the following telephone number 087 641 5747 or by email at clarebranchdfi@gmail.com


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    #43
    graflynn
    Registered Users Posts: 499 ✭✭graflynn


    Diabetes Ireland Research Alliance in association with the Juvenile Diabetes Researc Foundation (JDRF)
    Type 1 Diabetes Research Development Meeting

    Global Type 1 diabetes research is moving at such a pace that it is bringing renewed optimism of finding a cure to families living with Type 1 diabetes. Recent advances in the areas such as the artificial pancreas and stem cell research give cause for such optimism.

    Come along to our meetings in Portlaoise on Monday 26th March and Limerick on Tuesday 27th March and hear from the experts on the latest cutting edge Type1 diabetes research and how you can help find the cure.

    Speakers will include Janet Allen, a researcher on the Artificial Pancreas Project, Maebh Kelly, who will give an update on the Diabetes - Genes, Autoimmunity and Prevention (D-GAP) project and Emma Warrinton, a parent of a child with diabetes who participated in the D-GAP project.

    Click on this link for more information on the venues.


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    #44
    graflynn
    Registered Users Posts: 499 ✭✭graflynn


    Hello Everyone,
    I'm the secretary of the Clare branch of Diabetes Ireland and I'm trying to create media publicity for the Type 1 Research meeting in Limerick on the 27th.

    I'm looking for a person with type 1 diabetes or a parent with a child with type 1 living in Co Clare and Co Limerick who would agree to be interviewed by local newspapers about life with type 1 and the importance of research.

    If you are interested in taking up this cause please email me at clarebranchdfi@gmail.com Your help would be much appreciated.

    Regards,
    Grainne Flynn


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    #45
    graflynn
    Registered Users Posts: 499 ✭✭graflynn


    Finding the cure for Type 1 diabetes is just a matter of time and money to fund the world’s best research.

    Global Type 1 diabetes research is moving at such a pace that it is bringing renewed optimism of finding a cure to families living with Type 1 diabetes. Recent advances in the areas such as the artificial pancreas and stem cell research give cause for such optimism.

    The primary charitable funder of this research, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) who spend $70 million per annum on research, developed a partnership with Diabetes Ireland to provide an opportunity for Irish people to be part of the global work of JDRF into finding a cure for Type 1 diabetes.



    Under the umbrella of the Diabetes Ireland Research Alliance, the subsidiary charity of the Diabetes Ireland, the partnership aims to:
    • encourage high quality type 1 diabetes research in Ireland.
    • promote Ireland as a JDRF base for international-led research into finding a cure for diabetes.
    • build a sustainable relationship with Irish based scientists and researchers.
    • raise funds for Type 1 diabetes research.
    Chairperson of the Diabetes Ireland Research Alliance, Professor Seamus Sreenan said “this is a fantastic opportunity for Irish based scientists and researchers to build a sustainable relationship with JDRF and work
    towards being part of its huge Type 1 diabetes research programme. Our shared aim is to develop Ireland’s contribution in the field of Type 1 diabetes research through the partnership. It is also an opportunity for the Irish community to directly donate to this research”.

    The partnership will hold two public research open meetings focusing on these developments. The first will take place in the Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise on Monday 26 March at 7.30pm and the second in the Greenhills Hotel, Limerick on Tuesday 27 March at 7.30pm.

    Speaking at the meeting will be Ms. Maebh Kelly on current Type 1 research developments which will include the Diabetes – genes, autoimmunity and prevention (DGAP) research project. Insights from this study have the potential to lead to key drug developments aimed at preventing or reversing Type 1 diabetes.

    Also speaking on the day will be Ms Emma Warrington, on how she and her family got involved with the D-GAP research project. Janet Allen, researcher from Cambridge University will present on the Artificial Pancreas Project. The Artificial Pancreas Project or closed loop system can automatically regulate blood sugar levels by not only giving insulin according to the body’s minute to minute needs, but also administering
    glucagon automatically as well. The findings of this project are extremely positive and there is a great deal of work going into making this a reality for people with type 1 diabetes.

    Last year the partnership set itself a target of raising €75,000 per annum for Type 1 research. Based on funding raised, the Alliance recently put out a call to Irish researchers for a €225k three year high quality innovative Type 1 diabetes research project which it plans to jointly fund in conjunction with the Health Research Board and the Medical Research Charities Group starting later this year.

    Professor Sreenan added “last year, the members of the Irish diabetes community helped reach the €50k target and with their continuing support we hope to achieve more this year. This is a cutting edge diabetes research development and local people with diabetes should not miss this opportunity to hear from the experts”.


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    #46
    graflynn
    Registered Users Posts: 499 ✭✭graflynn


    graflynn wrote: »
    Finding the cure for Type 1 diabetes is just a matter of time and money to fund the world’s best research.


    Greenhills Hotel, Limerick on Tuesday 27 March at 7.30pm.

    Speaking at the meeting will be Ms. Maebh Kelly on current Type 1 research developments which will include the Diabetes – genes, autoimmunity and prevention (DGAP) research project. Insights from this study have the potential to lead to key drug developments aimed at preventing or reversing Type 1 diabetes.

    Also speaking on the day will be Ms Emma Warrington, on how she and her family got involved with the D-GAP research project. Janet Allen, researcher from Cambridge University will present on the Artificial Pancreas Project. The Artificial Pancreas Project or closed loop system can automatically regulate blood sugar levels by not only giving insulin according to the body’s minute to minute needs, but also administering
    glucagon automatically as well. The findings of this project are extremely positive and there is a great deal of work going into making this a reality for people with type 1 diabetes.

    I wish I could go to this meeting tonight but unfortunately my daughter's first confession comes first.

    Maybe there's somebody from boards who is and can post a mini review of it tomorrow???


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    CramCycle
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    graflynn wrote: »
    I wish I could go to this meeting tonight but unfortunately my daughter's first confession comes first.

    Maybe there's somebody from boards who is and can post a mini review of it tomorrow???

    Wish I could go to as I am involved in Diabetes Research, will they be hosting a similar evening in Dublin at any time in the future?

    Have you heard of any research groups going down, speaking to a few in UCD, no one seems to have heard about it, will it be a generally science based presentation or its it more of a public awareness to the benefits of funding research?


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    #48
    graflynn
    Registered Users Posts: 499 ✭✭graflynn


    CramCycle wrote: »
    Wish I could go to as I am involved in Diabetes Research, will they be hosting a similar evening in Dublin at any time in the future?

    Have you heard of any research groups going down, speaking to a few in UCD, no one seems to have heard about it, will it be a generally science based presentation or its it more of a public awareness to the benefits of funding research?

    The Diabetes Research Alliance usually hold 2 meetings like this per year - they could be anywhere. You can join their email list to be informed of the meetings. Their contact info is here

    There was a couple of small research projects during 2011; details would have been posted on the Diabetes Ireland facebook page and I know that there are tenders out to launch a Irish based Type 1 research project at the moment.

    The presentations are public awareness based and will talk about Type 1 specific research being undertaken by the JDRF in the UK. There will be a presentation at the end on fund raising and how none of this research can take place without it. People will be asked to consider organising a fund raising event or if they would participate in others but no-one will be asked for money there and then.

    I should probably add at this point that admission at this event is free.


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    #49
    graflynn
    Registered Users Posts: 499 ✭✭graflynn


    Clare Type 1 Diabetes Support Group for Adults and Parents.

    The next Clare type 1 diabetes support group meeting will take place on Tuesday 10th April from 8pm to 9:30pm in The Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis. The topic of discussion will be a review of the recent Type 1 Diabetes Research Development meeting in Limerick. This group is open to adults living with type 1 diabetes and to parents of children with diabetes. The Type 1 Diabetes Support group offers support and information on living well on insulin therapy.

    The Support Group can be contacted on the following telephone number 087 641 5747 or by email at clarebranchdfi@gmail.com


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    graflynn
    Registered Users Posts: 499 ✭✭graflynn


    Sunday 22 April 2012 at 2.00pm
    Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny
    Chair: Professor Hilary Hoey

    All Welcome and admission is free.
    Current Medications used to control my diabetes – what do they do for me?
    Presented by Dr John McDermott, Consultant Endocrinologist,
    Connolly Hospital, Dublin
    The Shape of future Diabetes Services: How will it impact on me
    Presented by Ms Mairead Gleeson, Programme Manager,
    HSE National Diabetes Programme

    Tea/Coffee
    Understanding Carbohydrates to control blood sugar levels
    Presented by Ms Kate O’Connor, Dietitian,
    St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny


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    #51
    graflynn
    Registered Users Posts: 499 ✭✭graflynn


    Starter Kit; A Guide for Adults with Type 1 Diabetes.

    Diabetes Ireland launched the Irish version of “Starter Kit; A Guide for Newly Diagnosed Adults with Type 1 Diabetes” in March 2012.

    This book has been adapted from it’s original format, which was written by the Type 1 Diabetes Network; a group of young adults with type 1 diabetes in Australia. We sincerely thank them for giving their permission to adapt it for Ireland.

    The Starter Kit is for newly diagnosed adults and contains lots of useful information on how to adjust to life as a person with diabetes, such as a “checklist of stuff to do within the first month after diagnosis” and “10 things we wish someone told us the day we were diagnosed”.

    Established adults with type 1 diabetes and adolescents who have recently transitioned into the adult world of diabetes will find the Starter Kit useful too. It includes information about where to find peer support, recommendations for books and websites, and links to all public resources available to a person with diabetes.

    Everybody will appreciate the Cheat Sheet: this is a two-sided page of information aimed at those without type 1 diabetes. It is there for you to copy and share with your family and friends and can help you get on with living your life rather than feeling compelled to be the “font of all diabetes knowledge.”

    Diabetes Ireland hopes that this book will help guide you on the right path to managing your diabetes successfully and open a world of support to you.

    The Starter Kit is available to download from the http://www.diabetes.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/T1-Starter-Kit.pdf and paper copies are available by contacting Diabetes Ireland’s head office on LoCall 1850 909 909 or by emailing your request to info@diabetes.ie.


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    #52
    graflynn
    Registered Users Posts: 499 ✭✭graflynn


    Clare Type 1 Support for Adults and Parents of Children with type 1 diabetes.

    The next type 1 diabetes support group meeting will take place on Tuesday 8th May from 8pm to 9:30pm in The Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis. We didn't get around to picking a topic for this month so it will be open to the floor. The Type 1 Diabetes Support group offers support and information on living well with type 1 diabetes. I also have lots more copies of the Starter Kit; a guide for adults with type 1 diabetes, which is not only useful for newly diagnosed adults but for those of us who have been around the D-world for a while and for parents who may have teens who are transitioning into the adult world of type 1 diabetes.


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    #53
    graflynn
    Registered Users Posts: 499 ✭✭graflynn


    Dublin Type 1 Support group meets at 6:30pm in the offices of Diabetes Ireland on Wednesday 6th June. Address: 76 Lr. Gardiner St. Dublin 1


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    graflynn
    Registered Users Posts: 499 ✭✭graflynn


    http://www.diabetes.ie/living-with-diabetes/for-kids/junior-world-cup/

    Diabetes Ireland would like to invite you to represent Ireland in the Diabetes Junior Cup this August in Switzerland.Interested?

    Sign up by June 16th, for the football trial in Dublin and you could be on your way becoming the next world champion.

    The Diabetes Junior Cup was established in 2007 as an annual championship for boys and girls with Type 1 diabetes. The Diabetes Junior Cup offers a unique opportunity to meet world sports stars while sharing experiences and having fun with new friends.

    The Diabetes Junior Cup is hosted by ‘Lenny the Lion’ and will take place in Switzerland from 24th – 26th of August 2012.


    To take part you must:
    • Have Diabetes Type 1
    • Be between 8 and 12 years old
    • Be available to travel
    Follow the link for more informaton and to download the application form.


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    #55
    graflynn
    Registered Users Posts: 499 ✭✭graflynn


    Diabetes Nurse Specialist to attend Type 1 Meeting in Ennis.

    Diabetes nurse specialist, Maria Kelly-Conroy, from University Hospital Galway will attend the next Type 1 diabetes support group meeting on Tuesday, 24th July in the Temple Gate Hotel at 8pm.

    The type 1 diabetes support group, which is made up of adults and parents of children with type 1 diabetes, has been providing support and information relating to local diabetes resources to those who attend since 2007.

    Ms. Kelly-Conroy works in both the paediatric and adult diabetes clinics in University Hospital Galway and will cover what your entitlements if you have type 1 diabetes. The Clare branch of Diabetes Ireland invites all who have experience of type 1 diabetes to attend this free event.

    For further information contact the Clare branch information and support telephone number 087 641 5747 or email clarebranchdfi@gmail.com


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    #56
    KenBlue
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭KenBlue


    When is the next Dublin Type 1 Support group meeting?


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    graflynn
    Registered Users Posts: 499 ✭✭graflynn


    KenBlue wrote: »
    When is the next Dublin Type 1 Support group meeting?

    You can follow the group on this facebook page https://www.facebook.com/grainne.flynn.169?ref=name#!/groups/169847736412651/

    and find contact information.


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    graflynn
    Registered Users Posts: 499 ✭✭graflynn


    Clare Type 1 Diabetes Support Group.

    The next Clare Type 1 Diabetes Support Group meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 11th in the Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare. The topic for discussion will be "Carbohydrate counting - advantages and disadvantages". This meeting is open to adults using intensive insulin therapy to treat their diabetes and parents of children with type 1. If you would like more information please contact the Clare branch of Diabetes Ireland on telephone number 087 641 5747 or email clarebranchdfi@gmail.com.


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    graflynn
    Registered Users Posts: 499 ✭✭graflynn


    Dublin Type 1 Support group meets at 6:30pm in the offices of Diabetes Ireland.

    The next meeting is on Wednesday 5th September.

    Address: 76 Lr. Gardiner St. Dublin 1


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    graflynn
    Registered Users Posts: 499 ✭✭graflynn


    The next Clare Type 1 Diabetes Support Group meeting will take place on Tuesday, 9th October in the Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis at 8pm.


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    ManAboutCouch
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    Dun Laoghaire Branch of Diabetes Ireland

    Free Public Meeting, Wednesday 17th October, Stillorgan Park Hotel, 8pm.

    Two talks lined up:

    "Mind your Feet - Mr Lorcan O'Brien, Senior Clinical Podiatrist

    "Understanding Food Labels" - Ms Edel Smyth, Senior Community Dietician, East Coast Diabetes Care Programme.


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