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Ireland's Type 1 Diabetes conference & community Run by volunteers living with #T1D #IREDOC 👇Click our linktr.ee for lots of resources including how to find the 🇮🇪 Diabetes Online Community & D-Tech info. linktr.ee/thriveabetes

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Practical Diabetic @practicaldiabetic.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
It is also really hard to differentiate adult onset T1D from T2D using the common measures. Even antibodies drop off with age. #EASD2026 #dedoc⁰
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Diabetes research is in Milan this week! Follow the #dedocvoices at #EASD2026 as they share the research, technology and conversations that matter to people living with diabetes. #Diabetes #DiabetesAdvocacy
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Practical Diabetic @practicaldiabetic.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Welcome to #EASD2026 in Milan, Italy. I'll be live messaging on X, Threads, and Bluesky. Thank you to #dedoc⁰ for making it possible for me to attend.
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Practical Diabetic @practicaldiabetic.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I will be speaking at the #dedoc⁰ Symposium at #EASD2026 on the power of community
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🙌 Attending #EASD2026? 👉 Drop by our booth in the Community Plaza, get a health check at our Mobile Unit and don't miss our symposium on Thursday at 10:30 in the Oslo Hall! #ScreeningWeek #KnowYourNumbers
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Practical Diabetic @practicaldiabetic.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Deniz Cengiz highlights not all we call AI is actually AI. #EASD2026 #dedoc⁰
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Practical Diabetic @practicaldiabetic.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Having T1D affects much more than just blood sugars. #EASD2026 #dedoc⁰
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Practical Diabetic @practicaldiabetic.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Having a father or siblings with T1D leads to double the risk of getting T1D compared to having a mother with T1D #EASD2026 #dedoc⁰
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Time in Range TIR-Know your goals! It may increase ur "Time in Happiness" (@nerdabetic) Do u feel like u are failing if u don't achieve 100% TIR? Did u know that the general TIR goal is 70%? And that u are smashing it if u achieve this!! NB: Individual needs may differ. Agree goals w/ ur d-team.
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Thank you for coming to 'Imperfect Days' Last Saturday, over 50 people from Clare, Galway, Limerick, Dublin, Waterford & Offaly, came to see 🎥 IMPERFECT DAYS, an Irish made Diabetes documentary produced by David and Laura Qualter, Prospect Films. READ MORE HERE: buff.ly/hDerfQM
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#t1d #hse #speirgorm #t2d #diabetes National Diabetes registry
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
WORLD PHARMACIST DAY 25-Sep-2026 Where would we be without our pharmacists! When I first moved to Clare & registered with a new pharmacy, they gave me her tel no for emergencies When I went away for a weekend & forgot my insulin, who sorted me out? The local pharmacist #WORLDPHARMACISTDAY
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
HSE National Diabetes Registry - Lived Experience Group Recruitment Ireland is creating a National Diabetes Registry & would like people with lived experience of diabetes to help shape the Registry CLOSING DATE to express an interest in joining this Group Wed, 30-Sept, 5pm buff.ly/3TisU5b
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
DIABETES TECHNOLOGY What's available — and how can you access it? Find out in DUNDALK this week 23-Sep-2026! 📅 Wed, 23 Sept 2026 ⏰ from 6.15pm 📍 The Fairways Hotel, Dundalk Register here: buff.ly/FOhrPO9 #SpeirGorm #T1D #diabetic #diabetessupport
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Imperfect Days 🎬Diabetes Documentary Screening - What happens on the day? Joining us in Ennis on 📅 19-09-2026? Here’s what you can expect Book here: buff.ly/N3KPaoR
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Hypo Awareness Week 2026 September 14-20 Hypo Awareness Week is an annual campaign helping healthcare professionals raise awareness and understanding of hypoglycaemia through practical resources and information. Find out more at: buff.ly/CGkDr4N
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🔬 Women with type 1 #diabetes in Ireland wanted for research. Dr Aisling McCarthy is studying how menstrual cycles and menopause affect glucose levels and quality of life. Open to eligible pre- or postmenopausal sensor/CGM users. Details/contact: buff.ly/KzQlP7y #t1d #hse #cgm #speirgorm ##mna
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🔬 Women with type 1 #diabetes in Ireland wanted for research. Dr Aisling McCarthy is studying how menstrual cycles and menopause affect glucose levels and quality of life. Open to eligible pre- or postmenopausal sensor/CGM users. Details/contact: buff.ly/KzQlP7y #t1d #hse #cgm #speirgorm ##mna
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Hypo Awareness Week 2026 September 14-20 Hypo Awareness Week is an annual campaign helping healthcare professionals raise awareness and understanding of hypoglycaemia through practical resources and information. Find out more at: buff.ly/CGkDr4N
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
1 WEEK! Imperfect Days Diabetes documentary screening Followed by Community Conversation with film participants Diabetes technology exhibition with Abbott, Air Liquide/Tandem, Dexcom, MyLife Diabetes Care, Roche Accu-Chek & others Places limited, book in advance 🎟️ Tickets 🔗https://buff.ly/aZwW4k0
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
**Upcoming Type 1 Diabetes Education for TEACHERS, SNAs & Principals ** CLARE, CORK, KILDARE, NAVAN, TRALEE ... working with children and teenagers with diabetes in the school setting. Facilitator: Aisling White, @type1_on_the_run 1/4 #SpeirGorm #Teachers #IrishSchools #Gaelscoil #t1d
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
What would YOU ask the panel? 💬 After our Imperfect Days screening, we’ll continue the conversation with a panel discussion. If u could ask one question about diabetes research, clinical trials or living w/ diabetes, what would it be? Join us on 19 Sept 🎬 🎟️ Book tickets at: 🔗 buff.ly/N3KPaoR
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Tickets now reduced to €10 😄😄😄 #speirgorm #diabetes #type1 #type2 #typeall #community #scienceonscreen
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Imperfect Days 🎬Diabetes Documentary Screening - What happens on the day? Joining us in Ennis on 📅 19-09-2026? Here’s what you can expect Book here: buff.ly/N3KPaoR
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DigiBete @digibete.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
💙The Coping with Diabetes tool on the DigiBete App! Co-designed with young people and psychologists, it’s here to support your emotional wellbeing as you navigate life with #Type1diabetes. Take a look 👇 🔗https://ow.ly/AmbJ50XTm4b #DigiBete #BreakthroughT1D #T1D #T1Dlookslikeme
Smartphone screen showing the 'Coping with Diabetes' tool within the DigiBete app with the 'It's not fair' tab highlighted. Text says: "Coping with Diabetes. I like the introduction of psychological concepts to help people understand how they are feeling." Young person living with type 1 diabetes. 
Made possible thanks to the generous support of the Steve Morgan Foundation and the Pardoe Family
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Diabetes Documentary Screening: Imperfect Days – 2 WEEKS! Have you booked your tickets yet? 📅 Sat, 19 Sept 2026 🎟 Admission: €20. Under 16s free. Places limited, please book in advance 🔗 buff.ly/N3KPaoR
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Diabetes Documentary Screening: Imperfect Days – 2 WEEKS! Have you booked your tickets yet? 📅 Sat, 19 Sept 2026 🎟 Admission: €20. Under 16s free. Places limited, please book in advance 🔗 buff.ly/N3KPaoR
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
A huge 🙏 to our Sponsor Roche for supporting 🎬 Imperfect Days documentary screening Event. We could not do this without you! 💙 Visit all our sponsors and exhibitors on: 📅 19.09.2026 | Ennis More @ buff.ly/N3KPaoR #Diabetes #DiabetesResearch #DiabetesIreland #scienceonscreen #irishfilm #NIDOC #T1D
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
A huge thank you to our Sponsor mylife Diabetes Care for supporting 🎬 Imperfect Days documentary screening Event. We could not do this without you! 💙 Visit all our sponsors and exhibitors on: 📅 19.09.2026 | Ennis More @ buff.ly/N3KPaoR #Diabetes #DiabetesResearch #ClinicalTrials #NIDOC #T1D
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
A huge thank you to our Sponsor Dexcom for supporting 🎬 Imperfect Days documentary screening Event. We could not do this without you! 💙 Visit all our sponsors & exhibitors on: 📅 19.09.2026 | Ennis ⏰ 10.30am–2pm 🎟️ €20 | U16 FREE More @ buff.ly/N3KPaoR #Diabetes #IREDOC #NIDOC #T1D #Diabetic
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
A huge thank you to our Sponsor Air Liquide Tandem for supporting 🎬 Imperfect Days documentary screening Event We could not do this without you! 💙 Visit all our sponsors and exhibitors on: 📅 19.09.2026 | Ennis More @ buff.ly/CtB34LL #Diabetes #Type1Diabetes #Type2Diabetes
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
A huge 🙏 to our Sponsor Abbott for supporting 🎬 Imperfect Days documentary screening Event & Community Conversation. We could not do this without you! 💙 Visit all our sponsors and exhibitors on: 📅 Sat. 19.09.2026 | Ennis More @ buff.ly/CtB34LL #SpeirGorm #Clare #Diabetes #MedTech #CGM #InsulinPump
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Diabetes Stories: Meet Mike From Limerick Diagnosed age 24 Year of dxd: 2012 Head chef of Michelin starred Restaurant Thanks for sharing Mike. You can find Mike on Instagram as @cheftweedie #T1D #IREDOC #NIDOC #DiabetesIreland #Ireland #SundayStory #Diabetic #SundayDiabetesStory #DiabetesStory
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Diabetes Documentary Screening: Imperfect Days–3 WEEKS 😁 🎬 Imperfect Days documentary screening 💬 Panel discussion about Diabetes, Lived Experience, Research, Clinical trials, and what comes next 📱 Diabetes technology exhibition 📅 Sat, 19-09-2026 🎟 Admission: €20. Under 16s free 🔗 buff.ly/CtB34LL
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
🎬 What is Imperfect Days? Imperfect Days is a short Irish documentary that explores the realities of living with diabetes — through the voices and experiences of people who know it first-hand. 📍 Ennis 📅 Sat, 19 Sept 🎟️ €20 | 16 & under FREE 🔗 Book: buff.ly/lkjBkSn #DiabetesIreland #irishfilm #NIDOC
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Diabetes Documentary Screening: Imperfect Days–3 WEEKS 😁 🎬 Imperfect Days documentary screening 💬 Panel discussion about Diabetes, Lived Experience, Research, Clinical trials, and what comes next 📱 Diabetes technology exhibition 📅 Sat, 19-09-2026 🎟 Admission: €20. Under 16s free 🔗 buff.ly/CtB34LL
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Getting to Ennis for Imperfect Days on 19 Sept 🚘 Driving - Free hotel parking 🚆 Coming by train or bus - Ennis train & bus station is approximately a 20-min walk from the hotel 🎟️ €20 | 16 & under FREE Book: 🔗 buff.ly/CtB34LL #Diabetes #Research #DiabetesIreland #T1D #SpeirGorm #ClinicalTrials
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Getting to Ennis for Imperfect Days on 19 Sept 🚘 Driving - Free hotel parking 🚆 Coming by train or bus - Ennis train & bus station is approximately a 20-min walk from the hotel 🎟️ €20 | 16 & under FREE Book: 🔗 buff.ly/CtB34LL #Diabetes #Research #DiabetesIreland #T1D #SpeirGorm #ClinicalTrials
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DigiBete @digibete.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
💙 Prescription Support for Type 1 Diabetes 💙 👉 Did you know you can order your #T1D prescriptions online and have them sent directly to your pharmacy? Learn more about managing prescriptions 👇: 🔗https://ow.ly/YlZz50YI4qN #DigiBete #CommunityLed #ClinicallyApproved
A screenshot of the first half of the prescriptions resource that can be found on the DigiBete website. There is an image of a nurse and a pharmacist with text with guidance on ordering tech supplies from companies, and setting up online pharmacy orders to manage diabetes equipment. Take a look at the link for the full resource.
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
I love diabetes tech but sometimes, sigh, it takes my sleep away 😴 1st 24 hours with this new sensor was rough. I had repeated low alerts during the night, which kept waking me up. V. tired today after such a broken night. But it helps knowing u know! #DiabetesCommunity #DiabetesSupport #SpeirGorm
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
THE FILM IS JUST THE START OF THE CONVERSATION. A community conversation follow the film Diabetes-Lived experience-Research-Clinical trials-+ what comes next Join us in Ennis Sat-19 Sep-2026 Imperfect Days A Diabetes Documentary Screening & Community Conversation Book your place → 🔗 buff.ly/lkjBkSn
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Diabetes Stories: Meet Paul From Antrim Child Diagnosed age 3 Year of Child’s Diagnosis: 2019 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you so much for sharing, Paul! You can find Paul on Instagram as @lewcoseshop & Facebook as @Lewcose #T1D #IREDOC #NIDOC #DiabetesIreland #Ireland #SundayStory #Diabetic
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Diabetes Stories: Meet Paul From Antrim Child Diagnosed age 3 Year of Child’s Diagnosis: 2019 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you so much for sharing, Paul! You can find Paul on Instagram as @lewcoseshop & Facebook as @Lewcose #T1D #IREDOC #NIDOC #DiabetesIreland #Ireland #SundayStory #Diabetic
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
THE FILM IS JUST THE START OF THE CONVERSATION. A community conversation follow the film Diabetes-Lived experience-Research-Clinical trials-+ what comes next Join us in Ennis Sat-19 Sep-2026 Imperfect Days A Diabetes Documentary Screening & Community Conversation Book your place → 🔗 buff.ly/lkjBkSn
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DigiBete @digibete.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
🎉 Celebrating success! 🎉 There’s lots to discover in the Coping with Diabetes tool on your DigiBete app, with helpful support and resources to explore. And to everyone expecting exam results we hope you will have plenty to celebrate too! 🤞✨ ow.ly/rW4p50ZBOSW
Smartphone screen showing the coping with Diabetes tool within DigiBete. A quote from a young person with type 1 diabetes says: "It explains things that are helpful to know. I like the idea of the mindfulness apps and resources."
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Do you ever pick up your phone to give yourself insulin… …and get distracted by your WhatsApp messages? 😩📱 Then later you remember… 🤔 oh wait, I actually give myself the insulin? Yep, that me 🙋 🙈 Gráinne 💙 #DiabetesLife #SpeirGorm #DiabetesTech #InsulinPump #NIDOC #GBDOC #IEDOC #T1D
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
THRIVEABETES READS: "STOP... IN THE NAME OF DIABETES" A really thoughtful article from Renza / Diabetogenic Why do we sometimes overplay the positivity and downplay the negatives? Read 🔗 👇 buff.ly/0slbR8j
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
🎬 What is Imperfect Days? Imperfect Days is a short Irish documentary that explores the realities of living with diabetes — through the voices and experiences of people who know it first-hand. 📍 Ennis 📅 Sat, 19 Sept 🎟️ €20 | 16 & under FREE 🔗 Book: buff.ly/lkjBkSn #DiabetesIreland #irishfilm #NIDOC
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Eating out w/ diabetes & Indian Food I used an app to help estimate the carbs. Do I trust the app? Yes, but on this occasion the fear of an over-bolus-hypo won. How’d I do? Should have trusted the app & not let the hypo anxiety win -: Gráinne, #DiabetesLife series #Type1Diabetes #T1D #SpeirGorm
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Eating out w/ diabetes & Indian Food I used an app to help estimate the carbs. Do I trust the app? Yes, but on this occasion the fear of an over-bolus-hypo won. How’d I do? Should have trusted the app & not let the hypo anxiety win -: Gráinne, #DiabetesLife series #Type1Diabetes #T1D #SpeirGorm
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