Diabetes UK Northern Ireland

13/02/2026

We want to hear from you 💬

Have you taken part in Engaging Communities over the past three years?

Engaging Communities is our 5 year project funded by The National Lottery Community Fund Northern Ireland that provides support for people living with, or at risk of diabetes across Northern Ireland. The project has set up 7 Live Well Hubs and provides peer support (face to face and online), women’s health sessions, remission-specific peer support and a befriender service.

As we reach the end of year 3, we’d love to hear about your experience.

If you’ve accessed Engaging Communities in the last three years, please take a few minutes to complete our short survey 👉 https://orlo.uk/survey_nAqdQ

You’ll also be in with a chance to win a £25 voucher 🎁

Winners will be notified on Monday 2 March.

11/02/2026

For World Diabetes Day 2025, Diabetes UK NI launched our calls to action for politicians, asking them to support us in driving forward progress in diabetes care before the end of the current Diabetes Strategic Framework.

In January, Tina and Suzy continued this conversation with members of the Health Committee asking them to follow up on these areas with the Minister for Health. We also met with Minister Nesbitt directly, where we are hopeful that there will be progress made in some areas in the coming months and before the end of the Framework. We will continue to ensure diabetes remains a priority to our policy decision makers and keep these conversations going.

04/02/2026

Join our Online Peer Support session for adults living with type 1 diabetes next week.

This support group, is very informal and full of chat - all you need to bring is yourself and a cuppa ☕

If you're aged 18+, living with type 1 and have access to Zoom, we'd love for you to join us! 💙

📅 Tuesday 10 February
🕖 7.30 to 8.30pm
📧 Register by emailing: communityteamni@diabetes.org.uk

02/02/2026

Have you been attending our Live Well Hubs? Here are the February dates 👇

Whether you’ve been before or it's your first time, we’d love to see you there! No booking required, just come along to meet the team and healthcare professionals, chat about diabetes and find support in your community 💙

Find full details for each Hub here: https://orlo.uk/live-well-hubs_rFTZe

21/01/2026

20/01/2026

Join the Coleraine Diabetes UK Support Group for their upcoming tractor run 🚜 It'd be great to see you there 💙
All the info is below 👇

📆 Save the Date! Sunday 8th February 📆

We are very excited to announce our next fundraising event in conjunction with Coleraine Ladies Hockey - a tractor run! 🚜

It’s the first time we’ve run this event so we’re hoping you’ll help us spread the word and raise funds for the vital research projects that Diabetes UK Northern Ireland run 💙

Registration details to follow.

09/01/2026

New year, same supportive space 💙

Our January Live Well Hub dates are here 👇

Whether you’re popping in for a chat, looking for support, or just curious to find out more, we’d love to see you at your local Hub. No booking needed, just come along and meet the team and healthcare professionals.

Find full details of each Hub, including locations, here: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/support-for-you/diabetes-uk-in-your-area/northern-ireland/live-well-hubs

Want to know more about , or are you a healthcare professional who’d like to get involved? Email us at communityteamni@diabetes.org.uk

06/01/2026

Join our Online Peer Support session for adults living with next week. This monthly support group is very informal and full of chat - all you need to bring is yourself and a cuppa ☕

If you're aged 18+, living with type 1 diabetes and have access to Zoom, we'd love for you to join us! 💙

📅 Tuesday 13 January
🕖 7.30pm to 8.30pm
💻 Online via Zoom
📧 Register by emailing: communityteamni@diabetes.org.uk

24/12/2025

We’re taking a short break over Christmas and New Year to rest and recover, but our Helpline will be back and ready to go from 9am on Friday 2 January 2026.

While we’re away, there’s lots of support waiting for you at diabetes.org.uk. From helpful information to our Online Support Forum, you’ll be able to connect with others who really get what living with diabetes is like 💙

If you need urgent medical help, please call 999. For anything less urgent, NHS 111 is available 24/7 📲

If you’re struggling with your mental health, you can also call NHS 111 (option 2) or reach out to Samaritans on 116 123 as they’re always there to listen.

And if you’d simply like a friendly voice at the other end of the phone, the Check In and Chat service from the Royal Voluntary Service and GoodSam offers free, relaxed chats every day between 8am and 8pm. You can call them on 0808 196 3646.

From everyone here at Diabetes UK, we’re wishing you a peaceful Christmas and a healthy, happy end to 2025 ✨

22/12/2025

Thanks to all of our volunteers and supporters across Northern Ireland who have made 2025 a fantastic year 💙

Merry Christmas to you all and wishing you a Happy New Year - we can't wait to see what's in store for 2026 🙌

19/12/2025

📣 Are you a mum living with , or have you been diagnosed with during pregnancy within the last 3 years?

Researchers at Ulster University want to hear your experience to help them understand a mum’s perspective on weight change during and after pregnancy for mums diagnosed with diabetes.

📲 Access the anonymous survey: https://orlo.uk/ulster-uni-survey_b2Fvr (estimated time to complete is 8-10 minutes)
🔄 Please share this survey with anyone who may fit the criteria
📧 Feel free to contact the PhD Researcher for more information or if interested in joining a focus group