Diabetes Stories: Meet Leah From Kildare Diagnosed age 4 Year of Diagnosis: 1999 Corporate Wellbeing Specialist & Performance Nutritionist Thank u so much for sharing, Leah! You can find Leah on Instagram as haeloo_nutrition #T1D #IREDOC #NIDOC #SpeirGorm #SundayStory #Diabetic #DiabetesStory

Diabetes Clinic Prep: STEP 1 Blood Work - Labs done at my GPs for my diabetes clinic appointment next month. ✅ - When results are back, I then get a copy to bring to my appointment... Because: 01/02 #diabeteslife #t1d #diabetic #diabeteslifehacks #HSE #DiabetesCare #SpeirGorm

Improving access to diabetic retina screening WHAT’S CHANGING The registration process has been redesigned - the step inviting people to take part is removed. MORE INFO: At this 🔗: buff.ly/rRJcD6n #SpeirGorm #T1D #HSE

🎬 Imperfect Days diabetes documentary screening A documentary exploring real lives, real experiences & the emotional weight of living with diabetes 📍 Ennis, Clare 📅 19 Sept, 10:30am 🎟 €20, U16s free Includes industry updates, film screening & panel discussion. Book: buff.ly/k2JBOGU #SpeirGorm

Your Diabetes Story matters! Would you like to share it with Thriveabetes? Over the past few months, we’ve been sharing stories from across Ireland. These stories matter. If you would like to share your story on Thriveabetes 👉 Send us a DM or comment below 👉 Or reach out at info@Thriveabetes.ie

WHY I DECIDED TO USE AN INSULIN PUMP Hello I’m Gráinne from Thriveabetes. I’ve been pumping since 2010, and I wanted to share why I chose to use an insulin Pump and what the pros and cons of using a pump are. buff.ly/VpOvroc #SpeirGorm #T1D #Diabetes #HSE #NIDOC #InsulinPump #HCL

Gráinne attended the mylife Diabetes Care VIP event in Manchester. CamAPS Liberty promises fully closed-loop insulin delivery, with no carb counting or meal boluses. Reducing that daily work could be huge. More: buff.ly/XcqMmBs Disclosure: travel & stay covered by mylife. #T1D #SpeirGorm #NIDOC

5 tips for extra sticking power for cgms & pump sites Keeping diabetes devices firmly in place can be a challenge, especially with heat, sweat, or exercise. These 5 tips from the PANTHER Program may help give you some extra sticking power #Type1Diabetes #T1D #DiabetesTechnology #CGM #DiabetesTips

It's All Ireland Football Final weekend: Do you know any Gaelic Football players with Type 1 Diabetes? We found a couple more since the Semi Finals😀 Do you know if there are more? Post in the comments. Best of luck to Mayo & Kerry! #gaa #gaelicfootball #LGFA #AllIreland #MayoGAA #KerryGAA

Thriveabetes has been invited to the mylife Diabetes Care VIP Event in Manchester, 25–26 July. Use or curious about mylife / YpsoPump / CamAPS FX? What would u like us to ask? DM or reply below. Disclosure: travel/accommodation covered by mylife. #Type1Diabetes #T1D #DiabetesTechnology #SpeirGorm

Finally getting your holiday on! Travelling with diabetes is one of the most asked questions in the online community, especially in summer. Here are some well-vetted tips and packing recommendations: 🌐 buff.ly/LsJeJUZ #type1diabetes #T1D #diabetic #NIDOC #summerholidays #summer #CGM #AirportTips

Could you help with research on the development of a Glucose Breathalyzer at Dublin City University? Researchers at DCU are looking for adults aged 18–80, both WITH and WITHOUT diabetes, to take part in the BRESING project. #DCU #DiabetesResearch #ClinicalResearch #DiabetesIreland #Diabetes

Could you help with research on the development of a Glucose Breathalyzer at Dublin City University? Researchers at DCU are looking for adults aged 18–80, both WITH and WITHOUT diabetes, to take part in the BRESING project. #DCU #DiabetesResearch #ClinicalResearch #DiabetesIreland #Diabetes

Its #GAA #AllIreland #Hurling Final Weekend! How many GAA Hurling players do u know with #Type1Diabetes? Do u know if there are more? - Share this post with them - Post in the comments - Tag them 👇 Best of luck to #GalwayvLimerick today! #Camogie #LimerickGAA #GalwayGAA #SpeirGorm #T1D

A positive Diabetes Tech & Airport Security Experience Gráinne's recent Airport Security with an insulin pump experience was a positive one and wanted to share it. buff.ly/dYvCZly #HSE #T1D #type1diabetes #Diabetic #DiabetesSupport #holidayvibes #airportsecurity #airportdiaries #SpeirGorm

Type 1 Diabetes Starter Pack: Tips for the newly diagnosed or anyone looking for tips! Here's a very small starter pack of things I wish I had known when I was first diagnosed. Have you got your own tips or advice, drop them in the comments below. #T1D #T1DTribe #Type1Diabetes #Diabetes #Community

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It’s GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi Final Weekend! How many Gaelic Football players do you know at any level who also live with Type 1 Diabetes? We found a couple. Do you know if there are more? Post in the comments or tag them. #SpeirGorm #GAA #LouthvMayo #DublinvKerry

It’s GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi Final Weekend! How many Gaelic Football players do you know at any level who also live with Type 1 Diabetes? We found a couple. Do you know if there are more? Post in the comments or tag them. #SpeirGorm #GAA #LouthvMayo #DublinvKerry

Type 1 Diabetes Starter Pack: Tips for the newly diagnosed or anyone looking for tips! Here's a very small starter pack of things I wish I had known when I was first diagnosed. Have you got your own tips or advice, drop them in the comments below. #T1D #T1DTribe #Type1Diabetes #Diabetes #Community

Children & Teenagers with Type 1 Diabetes in Ireland Supports Did you know that there are some practical supports available to support Children, Teenagers and their families living with type 1 diabetes? Such as:

Children & Teenagers with Type 1 Diabetes in Ireland Supports Did you know that there are some practical supports available to support Children, Teenagers and their families living with type 1 diabetes? Such as:

'Unheard' reminds people living w/ diabetes that care goes beyond technology: it's about being seen, heard and truly listened to Unheard is a the work of 5 researchers examining chronic conditions & with poet Cormac Fitzgerald & director Daniel Culleton

Unheard

Unheard, a seven-minute poem and video performance, takes a novel approach to the dissemination of research as it seeks to amplify the voices of participants in research on ageing, chronic illness…

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Diabetes Stories: Meet Alan From Dublin, Ireland Diagnosed age 14 Year of Diagnosis: 2008 Works as Software Engineer Thank you so much for sharing, Alan. Alan’s ezine can be viewed at www.alans.studio #T1D #IREDOC #NIDOC #DiabetesIreland #Ireland #SundayStory #Diabetic #DiabetesStory

Diabetes Stories: Meet Alan From Dublin, Ireland Diagnosed age 14 Year of Diagnosis: 2008 Works as Software Engineer Thank you so much for sharing, Alan. Alan’s ezine can be viewed at www.alans.studio #T1D #IREDOC #NIDOC #DiabetesIreland #Ireland #SundayStory #Diabetic #DiabetesStory

'Unheard' reminds people living w/ diabetes that care goes beyond technology: it's about being seen, heard and truly listened to Unheard is a the work of 5 researchers examining chronic conditions & with poet Cormac Fitzgerald & director Daniel Culleton

Unheard

Unheard, a seven-minute poem and video performance, takes a novel approach to the dissemination of research as it seeks to amplify the voices of participants in research on ageing, chronic illness…

buff.ly

Diabetes Documentary Screening: Imperfect Days 📍 Ennis, Co Clare 📅 Sat, 19 Sept 2026 🕥 10:30am – 2:00pm 🎟 Admission: €20 per person Places are limited, please book your ticket in advance here: 👉 buff.ly/ZIaDkwx #ImperfectDays #DiabetesIreland #Type1Diabetes #T1D #Type2Diabetes #T2D #EnnisEvents

Diabetes Documentary Screening: Imperfect Days 📍 Ennis, Co Clare 📅 Sat, 19 Sept 2026 🕥 10:30am – 2:00pm 🎟 Admission: €20 per person Places are limited, please book your ticket in advance here: 👉 buff.ly/ZIaDkwx #ImperfectDays #DiabetesIreland #Type1Diabetes #T1D #Type2Diabetes #T2D #EnnisEvents

The link between sugar and diabetes from Beyond Type 2 An oldie but a goodie!!! 3 min read When people think of diabetes, they believe people with it can’t eat anything with “sugar” and believe it causes diabetes. But what exactly does that mean? buff.ly/PXvKw0i #t1d #speirGorm #hse

Travelling with Insulin - keeping it cool I filmed how I pack and keep my insulin cool while travelling. I don't use insulin-specific products; I use common items: a wide-neck thermos flask & reusable ice cubes Watch here: buff.ly/RuIYYIM More Travelling with Diabetes tips: buff.ly/4W9k8VU #T1D

Diabetes Stories: Meet Louise From Mayo, Ireland Diagnosed age 2 years, and 11 months Years lived with D: 50 (celebrated 50th diaversary on April 22nd 🎉🎉🎉) Works as Social Care Assistant #T1D #IREDOC #NIDOC #DiabetesIreland #Ireland #Diabetic #LifewithDiabetes #DiabetesStory #SpeirGorm