Type 2 and Prediabetes typically occur in midlife when lifestyle habits are well established and Diabetes Ireland recognise that making changes can be difficult especially when it involves food intake and being more active. Diabetes SMART is designed with these challenges in mind. Up to 1,000 individuals receive a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes each month in Ireland and … [Read more...] about New Online Course for Type 2 and Prediabetes
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RTÉ’s Celebrity Operation Transformation highlights dangers of type 2 diabetes
Last Wednesday night, Celebrity Operation Transformation featured Gerald Kean and Karl Spain, both with Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Ireland welcome the focus on type 2 diabetes and the highlighting of complications that arise from this condition. One of the main contributory factors to the Type 2 epidemic is increasing obesity and that is why we welcome the focus being put on … [Read more...] about RTÉ’s Celebrity Operation Transformation highlights dangers of type 2 diabetes
New Irish online “Sugar Smart” resource launched to mark World Diabetes Day
Are you and your family overconsuming free sugars? Take the test and become Sugar Smart For World Diabetes Day (14 November), Diabetes Ireland has launched an online “Sugar Smart” initiative at www.diabetes.ie/sugar-smart to equip people with the knowledge to make better food choices to help them lower their daily sugar consumption. “Our intakes of sugar have increased … [Read more...] about New Irish online “Sugar Smart” resource launched to mark World Diabetes Day
High-fibre super food Heart Up+ teams up with Diabetes Ireland
Heart Up +, the 100% natural high-fibre super food, is partnering with Diabetes Ireland this November to raise awareness of Diabetes in Ireland. During the month of November, Heart Up + will donate €1 of every pack sold to Diabetes Ireland with all monies raised going towards research into the condition. In Ireland, it is estimated that there are 225,840 people … [Read more...] about High-fibre super food Heart Up+ teams up with Diabetes Ireland
Research Links Tea Drinking With Reduced Risk Of Diabetes
Tea consumption is associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a recent review of studies authored by Dr Catherine Hood from The Tea Advisory Panel (TAP). Among the 12 studies identified for this latest review, 11 showed a positive effect of tea consumption on reducing the risk of diabetes. Looking at the studies in summary, Dr Hood from TAP notes: … [Read more...] about Research Links Tea Drinking With Reduced Risk Of Diabetes