NIDiabetes

07/09/2023

We had our Talkshop where we talked about diabetes stigma...now there's a worldwide effort to end stigma

Join the movement! Please join us. You can show your support by endorsing the Pledge to Eliminate Diabetes Stigma – and by sharing it in your networks and on social media. Endorse as an organisatio…

11/05/2023

22/11/2022

This page is going to close, thank you to everyone for interacting with us over the last few years.

The Health and Social Care Board and Diabetes UK NI are the best places to find out about the work of the Diabetes Network in Northern Ireland.

21/09/2022

Please take a few minutes to take our survey.

30/08/2022

Nice to see these walks start back, and Dungannon Park is a lovely location

30/08/2022

Many a young person living with diabetes wouldn't be the person they are now without these camps, for many they have been lifesavers

12/07/2022

❗ Reminder that GP surgeries will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday 12 and some will also be closed on Wednesday 13 July.
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If you have a minor health concern please visit the NIDirect Symptom Checker for help and advice at https://bit.ly/38Wzsxa
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Alternatively, to find out which healthcare service you should use visit www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/reminder-health-services-available-during-12-july-holiday

26/05/2022

National Patient Safety Alerts are issued to make sure action is taken by healthcare providers to keep patients safe. This has happened because the MHRA is concerned that these products may contain cracked cartridges, which could result in leaking insulin. This would mean that people using their pum...

02/05/2022

23/04/2022

We’re very pleased to share that our 'Virtual Discovery Days' are back! 💻 💙

We know that managing type 1 diabetes can be a challenge and slightly overwhelming at times, but we’re here to help with our free online event, ‘Type 1 Reset - Ctrl Alt Del’.

There’s a lot to consider when managing type 1 diabetes, so if you’re feeling a little lost then why not sign up to our event. 'Type 1 Reset - Ctrl Alt Del’ will take place via Zoom on Wednesday 18 May 2022, 19:00 - 20:45 (drop ins welcome).

​​Our Virtual Discovery Events are free events and a great opportunity to find out about the latest research progress and hear inspirational talks from a range of speakers.

Sign up here:
https://bit.ly/3MsWgmp

17/04/2022

Six year old Niamh Finlay from Castlewellan recently received care at the Maynard Sinclair Ward at the Ulster Hospital, following her Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis.

As a show of appreciation for the care Niamh received, her family kindly donated four 'courage' bears, which are to be given to young patients diagnosed with diabetes as a way of bringing some comfort during a potentially frightening time 💛

We'd like to thank the Finlay family for this wonderfully kind and thoughtful gesture 🌈