Health News
Understanding Diabetes 2021
-
Take better control of your diabetes
New medicines and technology can help people with diabetes live healthier lives, but there’s no substitute for weight loss, a good diet and exercise. The impact that diabetes can have on the eyes and bodily extremities, such as feet are well known, but the heart and kidneys can also be affected. This means it is...
-
The surge of diabetes: do you know the signs?
More than half a billion people are living with diabetes worldwide and one in three families is affected by diabetes in Ireland. One in 10 people around the world has diabetes, a chronic condition listed by the World Health Organization in the top 10 leading causes of deaths globally. It is important to know that...
-
After a century of insulin discovery – access to care is still a challenge
World Diabetes Day 2021 marks 100 years of insulin discovery. After a century of this life-saving medicine, we still need better access to diabetes care. Thanks to the outstanding developments in medicine, people with diabetes can now live long and healthy lives. However, more than half a billion people with diabetes still face challenges in...
-
Erin’s five ways to live a balanced life with diabetes
Challenge yourself Going after goals — big or small — while managing diabetes is extra effort and sometimes scary. But when you challenge yourself and reach a goal you start to change your mindset. You can progress your diabetes forward while believing in yourself. Also, you’ll find more confidence to set new ambitions. Create realistic...
-
Why it’s important to manage your diabetes in a ‘holistic’ way
Taking a holistic view of diabetes can help people with the disease live better lives, stay healthy and feel more confident about themselves. Erin Dolan admits that when she was first diagnosed with type 1 diabetes around 30 years ago, she experienced a loss of self-identity, fear of judgement and lack of confidence. These days,...
-
One in 10 people live with diabetes
New data from the International Diabetes Federation highlights the alarming growth of diabetes prevalence across the globe. The findings from the IDF Diabetes Atlas 10th edition highlight the alarming growth in the prevalence of diabetes around the world. More than 537 million adults (one in 10) are now living with diabetes worldwide — a rise of 16% (74...