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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 3h

A brilliant day at Catherine Brady’s HER EVENT in Dundalk. 💙 We talked food guilt, hormones and self-compassion, but my biggest takeaway was the power of finding people who understand life with type 1. #T1D

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

More CGM sensor choice for people with Type 1 diabetes in Ireland MiniMed (formerly Medtronic) has introduced the Instinct sensor, made by Abbott, for the MiniMed 780G system FOR PEOPLE ALREADY USING a MiniMed 780G require software update! PHASED ROLLOUT! Wait for an email from MiniMed #T1D

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Women living with Type 1 diabetes — this one is for you HER EVENT: More Than Type One, a women-only event created by Catherine Brady of TYPEONECLUB, taking place in Dundalk on Sat, 10 Oct 2026. Early bird 🎟: €69, including lunch Find out more at buff.ly/ma0zAf8 #Type1Diabetes #T1D

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Are you aged 18–25 and living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes? 👀 You don’t need any research experience. INTERESTED? 🌐 Click the Link: buff.ly/Vqxfeii #Type1Diabetes #Type2Diabetes #YoungAdults #StudentLife #YoungLife #DiabeticRetinaScreening #DiabetesIreland #DiabetesResearch #PPI #Ireland

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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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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

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 · 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

--KILDARE Education Support Centre -- Format: 2-part awareness webinar Dates: Monday 12 October and Monday 19 October Time: 7:00pm–8:00pm More information: Kildare Education Support Centre Email: office@eckildare.ie Tel: 045 530200 www.eckildare.ie

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

-- CORK Education Support Centre -- Format: 2-session online course Dates: Monday 28 September 2026 and Monday 5 October 2026 Time: 7:00pm–8:00pm More information: Cork Education Support Centre Tel: 021 4255600 Email: office@cesc.ie buff.ly/5LsGVTw

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

-- TRALEE/ CLARE / NAVAN Education Support Centres -- Format: 2-part online webinar series Dates: Monday 14 September 2026 and Monday 21 September 2026 Time: 7:00pm–8:00pm More information: Clare Education Support Centre Tel: 065 684 5500 Email: reception@clareed.ie

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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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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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 · 11/08/2026

This Is Diabetes Art Competition run by Contour Diabetes Solutions Theme: Every diabetes journey has a moment that changes everything. Deadline: October 23, 2026 (11:59 PM US Pacific Time) buff.ly/6186a4e #WDD2026 #SpeirGorm #T1D #Diabetic #NIDOC

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The HSE has updated its list of preferred CGMs. No surprises but some interesting phrases used to explain the system. Read more 🔗 buff.ly/3VWQ4fQ #CGM #DiabetesTechnology #HybridClosedLoop #Minimed #TSlim #mylifeDiabetesCare #CamAPSFX #freestylelibre #Dexcom

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

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

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

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

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

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

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🎬 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

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

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

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

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

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

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

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

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

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

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

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

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

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

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

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

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

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

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

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