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🇮🇪🇵🇸ShivGaffney @shivgaffney.bsky.social · 18d

#Louth #peersupport meetup for ppl living w/ #T1 #Diabetes in #ImperialHotel #Dundalk tonight @ 7pm till...🥳 #iredoc

If you live w/ #T1D come join us for da craic, sharing info, catching up where we're at in our lives (D lives included!!!), asking Qs, etc & sure we might have☕or 🍻🥂🍸🥃or 2...😜

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NI Diabetes Community @nidoc.bsky.social · 21d

Sharing this for anyone who might be interested in a #diabetes card game developed by Prof Kath Barnard-Kelly, a psychologist who specialises in diabetes support

www.diafight.com

DiaFight | Diabetes Games

DiaFight is the ultimate diabetes game series where diaheroes battle diamonsters in an epic diabetes-themed world.

www.diafight.com

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NI Diabetes Community @nidoc.bsky.social · Sep 13

The @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social One Walk is happening in 2 weeks time. There will be lots of #NIdoc Dialovelies there so come along for the dander and the craic

3 women and a man wearing Breakthrough T1D t-shirts while walking to raise funds for the diabetes charity

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Dawnie @moodwife.bsky.social · May 31

On Thursday 29th May 2025, Mary Murphy presented a poster at the Public Health Agency conference on #MentalHealth we had put together from the #NIdoc peer support network. The poster demonstrates the efficacy of peer support for people living with #Type1Diabetes here in Northern Ireland #SquadGoals

The #NIdoc poster for the Public Health Agency (Northern Ireland) Mental Health conference

The Public Health Agency Mental Health conference complete with name lanyards for Dawnie and Mary

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NI Diabetes Community @nidoc.bsky.social · May 27

Time for another Picnic In The Park #diabetes lads 💙💙💙

You are invited to the 4th Annual
#NIdoc Picnic in The Park
Saturday 7th June 2025 from 1pm
Moira Demesne BT67 ODS
Bring your own picnic & blanket

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Dawnie @moodwife.bsky.social · Mar 12

⏰One week to go! I’m thrilled to be presenting at #ATTD2025 in Amsterdam!

Join me March 19-22 as we dive into the latest breakthroughs transforming diabetes care. Cutting-edge tech, game-changing research, and the future of treatment—all in one place.

#DiabetesCare #DiabetesConference

An ATTD speaker poster showing Dawnie. Text reads

A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF DIABETES TECHNOLOGIES DURING PERIMENOPAUSE AND MENOPAUSE IN WOMEN
WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES
19 Wednesday (07:00-19:00)

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🇮🇪🇵🇸ShivGaffney @shivgaffney.bsky.social · Mar 13

What powerhouses Janet, Biddy, Gerry, Annette&Susan are🥳🙌🤩 #ByTheCommunityForTheCommunity

They invited me to come have chat about #diabetes in #SocialCircle #MuirhevnamorCommunityCentre & have come to support me at other diabetes and #womenshealth events in #Dundalk #Louth

#MnaAwesome mo chairde🫂

Muirhevnamir social circle is breaking the pandemic of loneliness
By MARGARET RODDY 🇮🇪 is the loneliest place in🇪🇺according to a survey 🇪🇺Commission's Joint Research Centre which found that over 20% of respondents declared themselves "lonely"This is backed up by a research report by🇮🇪Life that found 1 out of 3 adults described themselves as "isolated" or "Lonely" People can find themselves experiencing loneliness for a rariety of reasons. They may be bereaved or divorced, their children may have grown up and left home, they may be recently retired or have moved lo a new community. One organisation in Co Louth that is helping to give people a way out of isolation is the Social Circle which meets in Muirhevamor Community Centre. At its core is a group of women. Janet says "We dont discriminate against anyone. We have people aged 23 to 86."There's an easy sense to the group who are determined to offer... to whoever wants to come. oneliness with chats, coffee, had a speaker from ALONE and 896 and we welcome anyone Siobhan Gaffney did a talk on diabetes. There is comaraderie among the as they share what th They regularly have anything means to them and the
ble Dundalk every Tuesday. n Australia, she now lives in ap but decided after the sum- between fiifteen to thirty people it has brought to thei cure for the pandemic of Gerry did flower arranging. We Biddy, a Dundalk n going until November and ifthe ake place every Tuesday from living in Carrickmac says Janet. The Quay area of Dundalk with mer break that they would keep are their weekly meetings which en spent most of her life livin g They were just about to give she really enjoys While Janet Wintle McMul- diabetes. It's a time that suits everyone, ith other people e hnd craic. Not one to sit at home twid- numbers didn't pick up they 12.30pm to 2.30pm. They have, she S it was no surprise when she was band would organise some lect children or grandchildren. a "tight" group "We asked Biddy if her hus- especially…

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group taking part in' the social circle meeting in Muirhevnamor Community
at the social circle meeting. nst anyone for the last tour and they are delighted to forge links with aged 23 to other groups. ne anyone maraderie among the women There's an easy sense of ca- me along, as they share what the group anything means to them and the benefits Eileen Clarke and Tina Elder. lar feature as Janet notes that AL ty people it has brought to their lives. Biddy, a Dundalk native now doesn't know what she'd do they can use techniques that gs which Susan was new to Dun- they have learned into practice lay from living in Carrickmacross, Says without the group. she really enjoys meeting up dalk, having moved here from to deal with stressful situations. They have lots of plans for eryone, with other people each week. They have, she says, become Leitrim, when she went to a a "tight group who all help meet and greet session with the coming months, including e to col- a visit to Dublin 's Glasnevin ildren. her husband. "We had a bit of a chat and cemetery on April 30 and the ) enjoy each other Annette is widow living in that was it. I went back the next Salt Caves in Balbriggan. a and They also meet up socially aewly Meigh near NewTy. "1 gave up working after week as I like meeting people. aden out working for 22 years but I didn't It's better than sitting at home from time to time outside the Tuesday meetings an really know anyone in Meigh as watching daytime television. "IfI hadn't joined the group, indication of the strong bonds int- I always went to Dundalk. It's nd great to have somewhere to go Td know nobody in Dundalk of friendship that they have "We do have a good laugh, developed. ry and to get out ofthe house, to be able to meet up with interesting says Janet, "I couldn't do it The Muirhevnamor Com- people. Otherwise 1 would be without the girls. It would be munity Social Circle meets S. sitting at home and the walls impossible," says Janet o…

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🇮🇪🇵🇸ShivGaffney @shivgaffney.bsky.social · Feb 1

@nidoc.bsky.social there's aur Sarah 🥳🎉🤩💙

DIAMONDS NEWSAGENTS BALLYMENA @diamondsnews.bsky.social · Feb 1

A girl I remember well coming to the shop as a child does ‘The Big Interview’ in this morning’s @News_Letter Her father Big Ken Reid was a very popular customer at my shop for over 30yrs and Sarah came along on many occasions …. #BuyANewspaper

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NI Diabetes Community @nidoc.bsky.social · Mar 3

consult.nia-yourassembly.org.uk/public-accou...

Inquiry into Access to General Practice in Northern Ireland - Page 1 of 9 - Northern Ireland Assembly - Citizen Space ...

Find and participate in consultations run by the Northern Ireland Assembly

consult.nia-yourassembly.org.uk

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🇮🇪🇵🇸ShivGaffney @shivgaffney.bsky.social · Feb 20

#Fundraiser event for #WomansAid #Dundalk in #MuirhevnamorCommunityCentre as follows:

Date: 6 April 2025
Time: 11am-1pm

🫖🍵☕🍰🍥🧁🥮with lots of chats followed by a raffle with lots of prizes🥳

#Awareness #Charity

WOMEN'S AID DUNDALK 24-Hour Helpline: 042-9333244

CHARITY RAFFLE AT OUR CAKE & COFFEE MORNING!

Be in with a chance of winning one of many amazing prizes by entering our raffle which will raise funds for Woman's Aid Dundalk Tickets are not at a set price but rather a donation of your choosing!
DATE
SUNDAY 6TH OF APRIL

TIME
11AM-1PM
LOCATION
MUIRHEYNAMORE COMMUNITY CENTRE

Raffle will be held at a coffee and cake morning where there will be plenty of tea , coffee and cake to go around!

TO PURCHASE YOUR RAFFLE TICKET CONTACT GAVIN @ 0831199909

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DIAMONDS NEWSAGENTS BALLYMENA @diamondsnews.bsky.social · Feb 1

A girl I remember well coming to the shop as a child does ‘The Big Interview’ in this morning’s @News_Letter Her father Big Ken Reid was a very popular customer at my shop for over 30yrs and Sarah came along on many occasions …. #BuyANewspaper

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🇮🇪🇵🇸ShivGaffney @shivgaffney.bsky.social · Feb 1

Lá Fhéile Bríde shona daoibh ó Dún Dealgan🎉

#StBrigidsDay
#Spéirghorm

A mural of St Brigid on wall outside church on Bridge Street Dundalk

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NI Diabetes Community @nidoc.bsky.social · Jan 27

If you haven’t already heard, there’s a global diabetes conference organised by people living with diabetes for people living with diabetes. You can find out more and sign up to attend using this link
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Save The Date
Global Diabetes Conference
22-23 February 2025

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NI Diabetes Community @nidoc.bsky.social · Dec 30

Chris Wilson @gwsuperfan.bsky.social · Dec 30

The rights to your own medical data are critical to taking control of your health.

Patients with #Type1Diabetes have led and continue to lead the way, but without access to their data, that progress may be hampered.

www.zocalopublicsquare.org/diabetes-dat...

My Diabetes Data Is a Matter of Life and Death | Essay

Technology Has Revolutionized My Care, But the Medical Industry Has a Stranglehold on My Health Information

www.zocalopublicsquare.org

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🇮🇪🇵🇸ShivGaffney @shivgaffney.bsky.social · Dec 5

#Belfast walked da legs outta #100daysofwalking #365daysofwalking inniu🤩Am don bia agus deoch😂

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diabeteschat.bsky.social @diabeteschat.bsky.social · Dec 3

Here's last night's #DiabetesChat with @liameaglestone.bsky.social @loopingntheloup.bsky.social & Tom.

We talked about t1 parenting, his own diagnosis, open source looping with Trio, the Steve Morgan Foundation, the Grand Challenge, Together Type 1 & peer support.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=fBhE...

#DiabetesChat - Liam Eaglestone

YouTube video by #DiabetesChat

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NI Diabetes Community @nidoc.bsky.social · Dec 2

This wouldn’t do us #NIdoc wans any harm either 🎄

Dawnie @moodwife.bsky.social · Dec 2

This is from the lovely people at Eden Diabetes. I’ve shared with @menopausemithers.bsky.social and will be sharing here too because stamina & strength never go out of fashion

Leicester Diabetes Centre Active Advent
1st December
'Star' jumps - choose your level
Easy Elf
Try to do 25 star jumps throughout your day
Moderate Mrs Claus
Try to do 50 star jumps throughout your day
Strenuous Santa
Try to do 100 star jumps throughout your day

Tips and advice
To do a star jump, stand tall with your arms by your side and knees slightly bent. Jump up, extending your arms and legs out into a star shape in the air. Land softly, with your knees together and hands by your side. Keep your abs tight and back straight during the exercise.
Don't feel the need to do all the star jumps in one go! Spread them throughout your day.

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diabeteschat.bsky.social @diabeteschat.bsky.social · Dec 1

Last December we released a music video cover of "O Holy Night" by #DiabetesChat and sung by James Ridgeway in spirit of Christmas and the importance of Diabetes Peer Support.

The video involves pictures from people from the Diabetes Community.

O Holy Night - Diabetes Community Christmas Video

Watch the official music video cover of "O Holy Night" by #DiabetesChat and sung by James Ridgeway in spirit of Christmas and the importance of Diabetes Peer Support. The video involves pictures from people from the Diabetes Community from all around the world. Merry Christmas one and all 💙💙💙 - - - - - Links - - - - - For more information, follow #DiabetesChat on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/diabetes_chat #DiabetesChat website: https://www.diabeteschat.net/ We are also fundraising for JDRF. If you can help; you can find out more information here: https://donate.jdrf.org.uk/?dontype=single&source=referral&medium=social&campaign=xmas_song

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diabeteschat.bsky.social @diabeteschat.bsky.social · Dec 1

Tomorrow's #DiabetesChat 🎧💬🎙️💙

#DiabetesChat - Liam Eaglestone

#DiabetesChat

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Dawnie @moodwife.bsky.social · Nov 24

Gals who live in #NorthernIreland, have you seen this Department of Health NI #survey about #WomensHealth?
If you’re frustrated by service deficits or you think the service provision could be better please take a few minutes to complete it
www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/women-e...

Women encouraged to take part in NI-wide health survey

Women across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to take part in a survey focusing on their health needs and the challenges around women’s

www.health-ni.gov.uk

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Emma Vardy @emmavardy2.bsky.social · Nov 24

Do any of my followers themselves, or if not know someone, who could help design a study to look at impact of menstrual cycle hormone levels on amino acid levels? And adult metabolic clinic who may be interested to collaborate/recruit participants? Please DM me. @jimd-editors.bsky.social

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Dawnie @moodwife.bsky.social · Nov 26

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Women's health hubs 'essential for NI patients'

Women's health hubs are currently being rolled out in England as part of a strategy launched in 2022.

www.bbc.co.uk

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NI Diabetes Community @nidoc.bsky.social · Nov 25

You stealing @moodwife.bsky.social glucose graphs? 🤣🤣🤣

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diabeteschat.bsky.social @diabeteschat.bsky.social · Nov 24

🎧 On our website you can listen back to every #DiabetesChat guest speaker chat.

You can also use the hashtags to find relevant chats on similar topics.

Is there any topic you want us to talk more about in 2025?

www.diabeteschat.net/guest-speake...

Guest Speaker Chats

Our Podcast Archive This is the archive of our Guest Speaker Chat's. You can listen back by clicking a image below.

www.diabeteschat.net

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