Type 1 on the Run

10/11/2025

I am delighted to be taking part in "The Sound of Diabetes" event in the European Parliament with

The event is organised by young people living with diabetes to discuss the mental health challenges faced by young people living with type 1 diabetes. It will will bring together young advocates, experts and policymakers to share
experiences and develop concrete recommendations to
improve support for young people living with chronic conditions such as type 1 Diabetes.

I will be speaking on the second panel which focuses on diabetes in school and the impact which this can have on mental health. I am very excited to be part an event with such potential to create change.

You can register through the International Diabrtes Federation website if you wish to attend online or in person in Brussels.

10/11/2025

- IDF KIDS Information Pack by

After looking at the implementation guide, the next stop is the information pack.

Highlights:
• Understanding diabetes and learning about the different types of diabetes
• Myth busting common misconceptions
• Exploring diabetes management
• Diabetes in school, including: food, exercise, exams, and extracurricular activities.

This booklet and more can be downloaded from the IDF KIDS website.

09/11/2025

We’re so excited for this tomorrow 😁😁😁

Thriveabetes is attending Diabetes Ireland’s “Living Life Well with Diabetes” event

📍 Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise
🗓️ Sunday, November 9
🕰️ 1:30 - 4pm

Come by and say hello to the Thriveabetes team! We’d love to meet you! 💬🤝

08/11/2025

KIDS and Diabetes in School Programme by

The program was introduced by the International Diabetes Federation to bring diabetes education to schools and reduce diabetes stigma. The program has many resources including lesson plans, student appropriate resources, information and wellbeing. I will be sharing these over the coming days.

To start, we have the KIDS Implementation Guide. A great place to start as it walks you step by step through the programme. The KIDS Implementation leaflet provides you with a structured lesson plan which can be delivered virtually or adapted for an in person session.

Resources can be found on the IDF KIDS website.

07/11/2025

06/11/2025

Diabetes Awareness Month - Meeting the Care Needs of Primary School Children with Type 1 Diabetes during School Hours.

If you are a secondary teacher, do not be fooled. This resource has content that is useful to both primary and secondary school.

Highlights:
• Simple explanations of medical terms
• Matrix of support - assess of necessity of inclusion support for students in school.
• Outlines roles and responsibilities of staff, parents, and students
• Care plan template.
• Infographic posters for display in school

A fantastic resource. I highly recommend checking it out.

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04/11/2025

Happy Diabetes Awareness Month! This year's theme is 'Diabetes and Wellbeing', with a focus on access to care and support in the workplace.

I'm going to put a spin on this and focus on supports in the workplace of students, the school. Over the course of this month, I will be sharing resources, tips, and support for members of the school community and students themselves.

When people with diabetes have to make 180 extra decisions a day, the mental toll of this condition can be relentless, particularly for our students. By promoting activities to support wellbeing and understanding during this month, we can help to support students with diabetes to participate fully and freely during the school day.

So here's to a very active 2025 and a fun filled on November 14th 💙 Follow along for more school related posts this month. Picture credit: Kids Programme

04/11/2025

Are you a teacher, SNA, school nurse, school staff member or parent wanting to know more about Diabetes in Schools? Keep an eye on my page throughout the month of November as I share information, resources, tips and tricks for



Picture credit: Meg Ryan

02/11/2025

Happy Diabetes Awareness Month! First event to share is the Diabetes Ireland event in Portlaoise. Talks for type 1, type 2 and parents.

31/10/2025

Happy Halloween!

When your insulin pump joins in on the Halloween spirit 🎃 😂

29/10/2025