1. The Battle Between Type 1 v Type 2 Diabetes

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    | Diabetes, Diabetes in Ireland, diabetes insight, diabetes ireland, diabetes nurse, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
    April 18, 2013
    You have all been there. The questions that people who don’t have diabetes, or don’t understand diabetes ask that infuriates you to the core of your being ‘Did you get diabetes from eating too much sugar?’. Misconceptions, misinformation, presumptions, assumptions are not helpful to people with diabetes, but people with diabetes...
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    Its All About Balance: Exercise Tips from Guest Blogger John Hurley – Personal Fitness Trainer

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    April 8, 2013
    The very word ‘exercise’ can put people off, they immediately think of lots of effort, sweat, weights and public gyms. For the benefit of this blog I will refer to it as movement. So if we think of this in terms of, if I need to get fit, all I need...
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    50 Shades of Diabetes

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    | Diabetes, diabetes & sexuality, diabetes cork, Diabetes in Ireland, diabetes insight, diabetes ireland, diabetes nurse, Diabetes Services Ireland, helena farrell, Mens Health & Diabetes, Self Management & Diabetes, sexual health and diabetes
    April 7, 2013
    Sexual Problems as a Red Flag Symptom Sexual Performance can be affected when you have diabetes, no matter what type of diabetes. But it is an issue that can be difficult to discuss in a consultation with a health care professional, especially if your partner maybe with you, or if...
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    Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease: A Natural Approach – One Day Seminar

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    | CAM therapy, Diabetes, diabetes cork, Diabetes in Ireland, diabetes insight, diabetes ireland, heart disease, lifestyle, Lifestyle & Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
    March 28, 2013
    Due to Unforeseen Circumstances this event has been postponed till further notice It is with the greatest of pleasure that I am delighted to invite you to a one day seminar on Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease: A Natural Approach on Saturday 27th of April 2013 in the River Lee Hotel,Cork...
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    Invitation: Online diabetes self management research study for Type 2 Diabetes from NUI Galway

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    | Diabetes, diabetes cork, Diabetes in Ireland, diabetes insight, diabetes ireland, Diabetes Research, Motivation & Diabetes, online research, Self Management, Self Management & Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Uncategorized
    March 17, 2013
    Diabetes Insight is delighted to facilitate an online research study from NUI Galway looking at self management in Type 2 Diabetes. This research study will examine the usefulness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in improving self management of Type 2 Diabetes. What is YourDiabetesManagment.net about? YourDiabetesManagement.net is the online face of a diabetes self-management research study. This 2-week programme...
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    Understanding the Low GI (Glycaemic Index) Diet for Diabetes: Living Well with Diabetes Series

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    January 16, 2013
    Do you have difficulty understanding the basic principles of healthy eating?  Do you know what you can and can’t eat when you have diabetes? Do you know what a carbohydrate is and how it affects your blood sugar levels? What does ‘slow releasing’ foods mean and why are they so...
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    How To Lower Your Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Effectively: Living Well with Diabetes Series

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    | blood pressure, cholesterol, Diabetes, diabetes cork, Diabetes in Ireland, diabetes insight, diabetes ireland, diabetes nurse, dietary changes, Exercise, heart disease, helena farrell, lifestyle, Weight Loss
    January 16, 2013
    Do you know what your cholesterol &/or blood pressure levels should be? Do you have a family history of high cholesterol &/or blood pressure? Have you been advised to make lifestyle changes to reduce your blood pressure &/or cholesterol but don’t know how?  Do you understand how to get your...
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    Understanding Your Blood Sugar Levels Workshop: Living Well with Diabetes Series

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    | Blood Glucose Monitoring, Diabetes, diabetes cork, Diabetes in Ireland, diabetes insight, diabetes ireland, Diabetes Medications, Diabetes Services Ireland, helena farrell, Insulin, Self Management, Self Management & Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
    January 16, 2013
    Wondering what your blood sugar levels should be? Do you have difficulty understanding your blood sugar levels? What blood sugar is too low? What is a ‘low’ or/& ‘hypo? What should you do? What levels are too high and how can I get them down? Are you testing your levels...
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    Invitation to participate in an on-line research study on female sexuality

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    | Diabetes, diabetes & sexuality, Diabetes in Ireland, Lifestyle & Diabetes, Uncategorized, women & diabetes
    November 9, 2012
    All women in the 18 years to 69 years bracket are invited to participate in a research study examining female sexuality being undertaken by Aileen Burton a nurse working in University College Cork. Aileen is particularly interested in hearing from women with a diagnosis of diabetes but also women who...
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    Insulin Pumps & Airport Security

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    | Diabetes, diabetes and holidays, diabetes and travel, diabetes cork, Diabetes in Ireland, diabetes insight, diabetes ireland, Insulin, insulin pumps
    October 26, 2012
    Flying can be a stressful time for anyone, especially people with diabetes, and especially those with Type 1 Diabetes. Stress, exercise, food intake, calculating insulin doses and managing different time zones can all add to the challenges that people who have diabetes face when travelling. A recent article published by Andrew Cornish...
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