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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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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 · 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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The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology @thelancetendo.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Over the past two or three decades, the demographics of type 1 #diabetes have shifted to include a greater proportion of older adults, reflecting a population comprising both individuals with youth-onset and adult-onset disease www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... #T1D #olderadults #MedSky #EndoSky
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Type 1 diabetes in older populations
In recent decades, life expectancy among people with type 1 diabetes has improved substantially in many high-income countries and well resourced health-care settings, highlighting persistent global in...
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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 · 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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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
💙 What a week for our #KnowYourNumbers Mobile Unit at #EASD2026! 📍 300 health checks delivered to congress attendees and the public, supporting the launch of the first-ever #EUScreeningWeek. Making prevention more accessible and helping people understand their health numbers.
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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
When my prescriptions are about to expire, who reminds me to get the repeats? My pharmacist, that’s who. :- Gráinne #WORLDPHARMACISTDAY2026 #pharmacists
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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
--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 · 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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