14/11/2025
Today, 14th November, is World Diabetes Day, a key opportunity to raise awareness, share information, and highlight the support available to help people living with diabetes improve their overall health and well-being.
Understanding diabetes is the first step towards both managing and preventing the condition.
Type 2 diabetes accounts for over 90% of all diabetes cases, and almost half of those living with it may be undiagnosed.
In many situations, type 2 diabetes and its complications can be delayed or prevented through healthy lifestyle habits.
Knowing your risk and what steps to take can support early diagnosis, timely treatment, and better long-term outcomes.
Look out for the following symptoms, especially if they are new or persistent:
🔹 Feeling constantly thirsty, even after drinking
🔹 Passing urine more frequently, particularly at night
🔹 Tiredness, low energy, or sleeping more than usual
🔹 Unexplained weight loss
🔹 Frequent infections or slow-healing cuts and wounds
🔹 Numbness, pain, or tingling in hands or feet
🔹 Blurred vision
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, contact your GP.
You can also visit us at Adrian Dunne Pharmacy for support, guidance, and advice.
To learn more about diabetes and how to manage it, visit the HSE website: https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/diabetes/
