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Thriveabetes Type 1 Diabetes Conferences in Ireland for people living with #Type1Diabetes

Run by volunteers who live with or affected by #T1D

Find the 🇮🇪 Diabetes Online Community at #IREDOC

Visit https://linktr.ee/thriveabetes for more info
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When people living with diabetes organise events.....
- Little things are not forgotten
- Hypo stations
- People & Pumps photos get taken
- Lots of smiles
- Mantras that work

#T1D #SpeirGorm #Type1Diabetes #NothingAboutUsWithoutUS
New Resource available for People living w/ Diabetes-Diabetes & Emotional Well being booklets
This booklet was created to help people understand the connection between diabetes & emotional wellbeing.
Created in partnership with @ucdPATHLAB, Diabetes Ireland & people with diabetes.

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January 20, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Meet Mairead, a primary school teacher from Dublin, diagnosed with T1D aged 4. After years of denial, DAFNE and FreeStyle Libre changed everything. Now a mum of 3, Libre ambassador, and passionate diabetes advocate. 💙
#Diabetes #Type1Diabetes #IREDOC #NIDOC #DiabetesIreland #SundayStories #Diabetic
January 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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When people living with diabetes organise events.....
- Little things are not forgotten
- Hypo stations
- People & Pumps photos get taken
- Lots of smiles
- Mantras that work

#T1D #SpeirGorm #Type1Diabetes #NothingAboutUsWithoutUS
January 15, 2026 at 8:45 AM
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🌟 Thriveabetes Speaker Spotlight 🎤
Cathy Breen- Clinical Specialist Dietitian in Diabetes with 20+ yrs experience, PhD in Nutrition & national guideline author.
🎙️ Eating Anywhere with T1D
📅 Apr-18, Dublin
🔗 buff.ly/MNNCCK2
#Type1Diabetes #diabetic #T1D #IREDOC #NIDOC #DAFNE #SpeirGorm
January 17, 2026 at 12:15 PM
🌟 Thriveabetes Speaker Spotlight 🎤
Cathy Breen- Clinical Specialist Dietitian in Diabetes with 20+ yrs experience, PhD in Nutrition & national guideline author.
🎙️ Eating Anywhere with T1D
📅 Apr-18, Dublin
🔗 buff.ly/MNNCCK2
#Type1Diabetes #diabetic #T1D #IREDOC #NIDOC #DAFNE #SpeirGorm
January 17, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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Middle-school students with type 1 diabetes in PE classes prefer a teacher attitude supporting equal participation while discreetly addressing some diabetes-specific needs #T1D #DiabetesResearch link.springer.com/article/10.1...
How adolescents with type 1 diabetes experience physical education in middle school: a qualitative study - Diabetologia
Aims/hypothesis Physical education (PE) in adolescents with type 1 diabetes remains underexplored despite its key role in shaping adolescents’ engagement with physical activity. While the only availab...
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January 16, 2026 at 8:32 AM
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Do something lovely for yourself today (and everyday) of living with diabetes 💙
Get your ticket to the Thriveabetes Type 1 Diabetes conference

Thriveabetes 2026 details:
📍Dublin, Ireland
🗓️Sat, Apr-18
⏰10:00-5:30pm
More info @ buff.ly/MNNCCK2

#IreDOC #NIDOC #Type1 #Type2 #DiabetesIreland #T1D
January 14, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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Meet Geraldine, from Louth, diagnosed w/ diabetes in 1952
Geraldine has lived w/ #Type1Diabetes for 74 years, so far! 🤩

If you would like to join the Louth type 1 diabetes Facebook Group, you can find them on Facebook at this link: buff.ly/0E4ADjY
#DiabetesLife #Ireland #SundayStories #storytelling
January 11, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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💥'How to hold a Hedgehog'💥

Sometimes living with #type1diabetes can be a prickly experience!! 🦔
DigiBete are incredibly proud to bring Dr Rose Stewart's book to life - ‘How to hold a Hedgehog’

🔗https://digibete.org/how-to-hold-a-hedgehog/

#T1D #CommunityLed #ClinciallyApproved
January 14, 2026 at 9:30 AM
When people living with diabetes organise events.....
- Little things are not forgotten
- Hypo stations
- People & Pumps photos get taken
- Lots of smiles
- Mantras that work

#T1D #SpeirGorm #Type1Diabetes #NothingAboutUsWithoutUS
January 15, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Do something lovely for yourself today (and everyday) of living with diabetes 💙
Get your ticket to the Thriveabetes Type 1 Diabetes conference

Thriveabetes 2026 details:
📍Dublin, Ireland
🗓️Sat, Apr-18
⏰10:00-5:30pm
More info @ buff.ly/MNNCCK2

#IreDOC #NIDOC #Type1 #Type2 #DiabetesIreland #T1D
January 14, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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💙What is a hypo (low blood glucose)? 💙

We’re raising awareness about what a hypo is and how recovery can sometimes take a little longer than people realise💙

www.diabetesinshcools.org
#T1D #Type1Diabetes #DigiBete #DiabetesAwareness #CommunityLed #ClinicallyApproved
January 12, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Meet Geraldine, from Louth, diagnosed w/ diabetes in 1952
Geraldine has lived w/ #Type1Diabetes for 74 years, so far! 🤩

If you would like to join the Louth type 1 diabetes Facebook Group, you can find them on Facebook at this link: buff.ly/0E4ADjY
#DiabetesLife #Ireland #SundayStories #storytelling
January 11, 2026 at 12:15 PM
🌟 Thriveabetes Speaker Spotlight 🎤
Meet Tim Street. Living with T1D for 37+ years, diabetes tech expert, OpenAPS pioneer & founder of Diabettech.com, @DiabetTech
📅 April 18, Dublin
🔗 buff.ly/MNNCCK2

#DiabetesTech #Type1Diabetes #diabetesireland #IREDOC #NIDOC #IrishDiabetes #DiabetesLife #diabetic
January 10, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Exhibition & Sponsorship Opportunities

Exhibitor & Sponsors Opportunities available for Thriveabetes Type 1 Diabetes Conference on April 18 @ the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport Hotel

Contact us at Partners@Thriveabetes.ie for further information

#DiabetesIndustry #MedTech
January 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Diabetes Projects at the Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition

The Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition kicks off today and runs from 7–10 January and it’s fantastic to see that this year there are at least double the number of diabetes-related projects on show 🎉
January 7, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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Do you know the Signs and Symptoms of #Type1Diabetes

Please do share this film far and wide to help raise awareness and you could help Save a life!

Take a look 👇to learn more

🔗https://www.digibete.org/type-1-awareness/

#DigiBete #CommunityLed #ClinciallyApproved #KnowTheSigns
January 5, 2026 at 8:44 AM
🌟 Introducing our our next Thriveabetes speaker 🎤 Cameron Keighron 🌟
Thriveabetes is a conference for people w/ #Type1Diabetes & takes place on Sat, 18.04.2025 in Dublin

Don't miss out on this empowering session tailored specifically for those aged 16-25!
🔗 Learn more at: buff.ly/WYUF6gu
#SpeirGorm
January 3, 2026 at 11:30 AM
A good news story to start 2026.

Katie, a 6th-year student who lives w/ type 1 diabetes became Carlow Lions Club’s ‘Young Ambassador of the 21st Century.

She receives this award in part for supporting young adults aged 12-18 in the county w/ Type 1.
Katie named as Carlow Lions Club’s young ambassador - News - Carlow Nationalist
Katie named as Carlow Lions Club’s young ambassador - News - Carlow Nationalist
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January 2, 2026 at 9:32 AM
💛 A moment of gratitude as we head into a new year 💛
2025 has been a really special year for us at Thriveabetes.

This year marked 10 years since our very first conference - something me, Christine and Rebecca genuinely thought would be a one-off.
December 30, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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🎄 Digi-Elf wishes everyone a happy and healthy Christmas!
If you do start feeling unwell, The Sick Day Rules film is here to guide you, alongside support from your diabetes team.

🔗 http://tinyurl.com/y2wvk2xr

#type1diabetes #CommunityLed #ClinicallyApproved #Elfmanagement
December 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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✨ Today our cheeky Digi-Elf has a new find! ✨
They’re excited to show you the #DigiBete Technology Page, where you can explore the different types of #T1D technology

🔗https://www.digibete.org/content/page/technology
#type1diabetes5 #CommunityLed #ClinicallyApproved #Elfmanagement
December 22, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Happy Christmas to all and thank you so much for all the support you have given us all during the year.

#Nollaigshona #SpeirGorm
December 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM