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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New suite of self-help tools for Type 2 Diabetes Patients
On the Sunday before World Diabetes Day, Diabetes Ireland held an exhibition and series of workshops that attracted a large number of people from across Ireland. The 6 free health checks were in very high demand. To celebrate World Diabetes Day, Diabetes Ireland has launched a new 50-page comprehensive “Living Well with Type 2 Diabetes” booklet and an online interactive, … [Read more...] about New suite of self-help tools for Type 2 Diabetes Patients
Don’t Pretend it’s not There! A plea from Paul who ignored the symptoms & lost his lower limb to Type 2 diabetes
By the time we are 50 years old, most of us will have worked hard, studied, maybe raised children and our responsibilities may be lessening and hopefully we have saved money to fund our bucket list of adventures. So what might stop you in your tracks from enjoying the second half of your life? Most commonly, poor health and more specifically Type 2 diabetes, BUT ONLY if you … [Read more...] about Don’t Pretend it’s not There! A plea from Paul who ignored the symptoms & lost his lower limb to Type 2 diabetes
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 Evidence that Black Tea may prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Black tea polyphenols may help to prevent type 2 diabetes according to two new studies just out. Commenting on this new research evidence, Dr Catherine Hood from the Tea Advisory Panel (TAP) notes: “Diabetes is a condition of disordered glucose metabolism. The main source of glucose in the body comes from the digestion and hydrolysis of dietary carbohydrates. The digestive … [Read more...] about New Evidence that Black Tea may prevent Type 2 Diabetes