Diabetes Ireland

20/02/2026

Latest Diabetes FreeStyle Libre monitoring systems now available as options for people living with Type 1 diabetes in Ireland

Abbott has formally announced that two new sensors, the Freestyle Libre 2 Plus and Freestyle Libre 3 Plus for glucose monitoring in the management of diabetes are now available for people living with diabetes in Ireland.



The FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor is reimbursed by the HSE for people living with Type 1 diabetes from age two upwards. The FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor can be worn for up to 15 days, one day longer than previous iterations and demonstrates improved 15-day accuracy. As it replaces the FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor, it is recommended that people living with diabetes who currently use the FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor speak to their diabetes healthcare professional team to update their prescription to the new FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor.



Abbott has also partnered with CamDiab and Ypsomed and the FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor now works with a hybrid closed loop system – mylife CamAPS FX app and the mylife YpsoPump. The FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor is available for people living with diabetes who are eligible for a hybrid closed loop system with the mylife Loop.



Diabetes Ireland’s Dr Kate Gajewska said “It’s exciting to see technology devices developing further and offering more choice, become available in Ireland under the HSE reimbursement scheme for people with Type 1 diabetes meeting eligibility criteria. Hopefully, we will see eligibility criteria expanded, and access to these and other technologies made more widely available to all people with diabetes in the future”.

20/02/2026

📣 💙 Are you a mum living with , OR have you been diagnosed with during pregnancy within the last 3 years?
✨🎙️ We want to hear your experience to help us understand a mum’s perspective on your weight journey during and after pregnancy for mums diagnosed with diabetes 🌎
📲 Please scan the QR code to access the anonymous survey
(estimated time to complete is 8-10 minutes)

🔗 OR clink on the link to access survey:
https://redcap.science.ulster.ac.uk/redcap/surveys/?s=AJ47E4MMX73JKCJJ

🤝 🔄 Please share among your contact & networks

📧 Feel free to contact the PhD Researcher for more information or if interested in joining a focus group and your chance of winning a £10 voucher

18/02/2026

✨Last chance to complete the survey!!✨

Tell us how much do you spend on diabetes!

Researchers at The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland with support from Diabetes Ireland are undertaking a study to explore out-of-pocket costs related to diabetes.

If you:

Are an adult living with diabetes (either type)
Been diagnosed for longer than 12 months;
Been living in Ireland for longer than 12 months
We would like to hear from you!

To complete the survey to tell us what your costs related to diabetes are click the link here:
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Cost_of_Diabetes_Ireland/

Or scan the QR code from the picture

16/02/2026

Due to the circulation of common illnesses such as colds, flu, and norovirus at the moment, it’s especially important to wash your hands regularly. Handwashing is a simple and effective way to protect yourself and others.

Clean your hands often. It helps prevent common illnesses like colds, flu and norovirus. https://bit.ly/4kD5A9i

16/02/2026

Many ordinary people achieve extraordinary things every day while living with Type 1 diabetes.

Diabetes doesn’t stop them… they are ONESTOPPABLE.

Meet Eva and her son Danny, living with Type 1 diabetes and showing the world what true strength looks like.

Watch their story here: https://youtu.be/zV3tLvv4grU

Meet Eva and her son Danny!Danny had just turned four when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, Eva recalls he was extremely hungry and thirsty and was get...

10/02/2026

We were delighted to welcome Michael Ahern and his wife to our Cork office recently, where they very kindly presented a donation of €800, raised through a birthday fundraiser 💙

This generous contribution was inspired by their grandson, Cormac Ahern, who lives with Type 1 diabetes.

A huge thank you to Michael, his wife, and everyone who supported the fundraiser. Your kindness and commitment truly make a difference to the diabetes community.

If you’re interested in organising a fundraiser for Diabetes Ireland, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact us at info@diabetes.ie for more information.

09/02/2026

Save the Date

The Living Well with Diabetes Meeting 2026 will take place on 8 November at the Sligo Park Hotel.

Further information regarding registration and the programme will be provided later in the year.

09/02/2026

On the HSE IrelandTalking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, they return to the HSE Balancing Stress programme and explore sessions 4 to 6.

These episodes focus on supporting low mood, managing stress in relationships, and building resilience for the future. The discussion looks at the difference between low mood and depression, and shares practical steps such as planning small, enjoyable and meaningful activities, along with the importance of routine when motivation is low.

You will also hear about simple relationship-focused tools, including guided meditation for positive relationships, as well as strategies from positive psychology such as gratitude, kindness and positive affirmations.

HSE Balancing Stress is a free, flexible programme designed to fit busy lives, allowing people to move through the sessions at a pace that suits them.

Listen now on Spotify
https://bit.ly/4qjc9iE

On this week’s HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing Podcast, we return to the HSE Balancing Stress programme and explore sessions 4–6 supporting low mood, managing stress in relationships, and building resilience for the future.

We talk about the difference between low mood and depression, and share practical steps like planning small, enjoyable and meaningful activities and the value of routine when motivation is low. We hear about simple relationship focused tools, including guided meditation for positive relationships, plus strategies from positive psychology such as gratitude, kindness and positive affirmations.

HSE Balancing Stress is a free flexible programme designed to fit busy lives, allowing people to move through sessions at a pace that suits them.

Listen on Spotify: https://bit.ly/4qjc9iE

06/02/2026

Are you using Levemir? Are you aware that the drug manufacturer Novo Nordisk has announced it will discontinue Levemir insulin in all forms worldwide, and it will not be available in Ireland by the end of 2026 anymore?

The HSE has prepared an information leaflet for people who have been using Levemir to manage diabetes – see the guidance here and contact your diabetes team for further information and plan the next steps, if needed.

https://assets.hse.ie/media/documents/HSE_Patient_Information_Leaflet_for_Levemir_Discontinution.pdf

This patient information leaflet has been developed by the HSE National Clinical Programmes for Diabetes, HSE National Clinical Programme for Paediatric Diabetes, HSE Communications, Clinical Experts in Diabetes and the HSE Access and Integration Drug Management Programme and has been shared with all diabetes teams in the country. If you are currently using Levemir, read the leaflet carefully and plan your next steps together with your diabetes team.

05/02/2026

Join our research on self-management of type 2 diabetes!

This is part of a PhD project at Trinity College Dublin, aiming to understand how people manage diabetes in daily life.

Take part in a short, anonymous online survey (about 10 minutes) and tell us about your experience!

Eligible if you:

-Medical diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes

-18 years or older

-Currently self-managing your diabetes

If you are interested in participating, please scan the QR code or click on the link here- https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/LXXZHQ2.

Thank you very much for your support – every response makes a difference!