Thriveabetes
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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
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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🌟 Introducing our 3rd Thriveabetes speaker ..... Paula Short, MIACP BSc MA Counselling and Psychotherapy ✨
Paula’s son was diagnosed when he was 7 years old. He is now an adult.
Thriveabetes is a conference for people living with Type 1 Diabetes and takes place April 18, in Dublin.
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Paula’s son was diagnosed when he was 7 years old. He is now an adult.
Thriveabetes is a conference for people living with Type 1 Diabetes and takes place April 18, in Dublin.
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🌟 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
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
🌟 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
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
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, 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 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, 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.
💛 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.
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
💛 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.
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.
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In today's @independent.ie I spoke to three people in Ireland about their #Christmas traditions and why the little things are so important.
www.independent.ie/life/family/...
www.independent.ie/life/family/...
‘It’s a little bit of magic I’ve carried through from my own childhood’ – Irish families share their favourite Christmas traditions
For some people Christmas would not be complete without a set of seasonal PJs, for others midnight mass or a family viewing of Home Alone is obligatory; some use the night before Christmas to open one...
www.independent.ie
December 26, 2025 at 12:37 PM
In today's @independent.ie I spoke to three people in Ireland about their #Christmas traditions and why the little things are so important.
www.independent.ie/life/family/...
www.independent.ie/life/family/...
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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
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
🎄 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
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
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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
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
✨ 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
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
Happy Christmas to all and thank you so much for all the support you have given us all during the year.
#Nollaigshona #SpeirGorm
#Nollaigshona #SpeirGorm
December 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Happy Christmas to all and thank you so much for all the support you have given us all during the year.
#Nollaigshona #SpeirGorm
#Nollaigshona #SpeirGorm
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🎶 All I want for Christmas… is a Thriveabetes ticket! 🎁✨💙
Dear Santa,
I’ve been very good this year. 🎄 No socks. No candles. So please send: one Thriveabetes ticket 🎅💙✨
for Ireland’s biggest Type 1 diabetes community event on 18.04.2026 Dublin.
✨Book MY 🙂 Tickets at ✨
buff.ly/nnBU1vc
Dear Santa,
I’ve been very good this year. 🎄 No socks. No candles. So please send: one Thriveabetes ticket 🎅💙✨
for Ireland’s biggest Type 1 diabetes community event on 18.04.2026 Dublin.
✨Book MY 🙂 Tickets at ✨
buff.ly/nnBU1vc
December 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🎶 All I want for Christmas… is a Thriveabetes ticket! 🎁✨💙
Dear Santa,
I’ve been very good this year. 🎄 No socks. No candles. So please send: one Thriveabetes ticket 🎅💙✨
for Ireland’s biggest Type 1 diabetes community event on 18.04.2026 Dublin.
✨Book MY 🙂 Tickets at ✨
buff.ly/nnBU1vc
Dear Santa,
I’ve been very good this year. 🎄 No socks. No candles. So please send: one Thriveabetes ticket 🎅💙✨
for Ireland’s biggest Type 1 diabetes community event on 18.04.2026 Dublin.
✨Book MY 🙂 Tickets at ✨
buff.ly/nnBU1vc
🎶 All I want for Christmas… is a Thriveabetes ticket! 🎁✨💙
Dear Santa,
I’ve been very good this year. 🎄 No socks. No candles. So please send: one Thriveabetes ticket 🎅💙✨
for Ireland’s biggest Type 1 diabetes community event on 18.04.2026 Dublin.
✨Book MY 🙂 Tickets at ✨
buff.ly/nnBU1vc
Dear Santa,
I’ve been very good this year. 🎄 No socks. No candles. So please send: one Thriveabetes ticket 🎅💙✨
for Ireland’s biggest Type 1 diabetes community event on 18.04.2026 Dublin.
✨Book MY 🙂 Tickets at ✨
buff.ly/nnBU1vc
December 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🎶 All I want for Christmas… is a Thriveabetes ticket! 🎁✨💙
Dear Santa,
I’ve been very good this year. 🎄 No socks. No candles. So please send: one Thriveabetes ticket 🎅💙✨
for Ireland’s biggest Type 1 diabetes community event on 18.04.2026 Dublin.
✨Book MY 🙂 Tickets at ✨
buff.ly/nnBU1vc
Dear Santa,
I’ve been very good this year. 🎄 No socks. No candles. So please send: one Thriveabetes ticket 🎅💙✨
for Ireland’s biggest Type 1 diabetes community event on 18.04.2026 Dublin.
✨Book MY 🙂 Tickets at ✨
buff.ly/nnBU1vc
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Did you know #DigiBete has over 300 resources and inspiring stories from families and young people across the #T1D community?
💬 Explore our Type 1 Diabetes Stories today:
https://www.digibete.org/type-1-diabetes-stories/
#Diabetes #type1diabetes #CommunityLed #ClinicallyApproved #Elfmanagement
💬 Explore our Type 1 Diabetes Stories today:
https://www.digibete.org/type-1-diabetes-stories/
#Diabetes #type1diabetes #CommunityLed #ClinicallyApproved #Elfmanagement
December 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Did you know #DigiBete has over 300 resources and inspiring stories from families and young people across the #T1D community?
💬 Explore our Type 1 Diabetes Stories today:
https://www.digibete.org/type-1-diabetes-stories/
#Diabetes #type1diabetes #CommunityLed #ClinicallyApproved #Elfmanagement
💬 Explore our Type 1 Diabetes Stories today:
https://www.digibete.org/type-1-diabetes-stories/
#Diabetes #type1diabetes #CommunityLed #ClinicallyApproved #Elfmanagement
🌟 Introducing our 3rd Thriveabetes speaker ..... Paula Short, MIACP BSc MA Counselling and Psychotherapy ✨
Paula’s son was diagnosed when he was 7 years old. He is now an adult.
Thriveabetes is a conference for people living with Type 1 Diabetes and takes place April 18, in Dublin.
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Paula’s son was diagnosed when he was 7 years old. He is now an adult.
Thriveabetes is a conference for people living with Type 1 Diabetes and takes place April 18, in Dublin.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🌟 Introducing our 3rd Thriveabetes speaker ..... Paula Short, MIACP BSc MA Counselling and Psychotherapy ✨
Paula’s son was diagnosed when he was 7 years old. He is now an adult.
Thriveabetes is a conference for people living with Type 1 Diabetes and takes place April 18, in Dublin.
1/2
Paula’s son was diagnosed when he was 7 years old. He is now an adult.
Thriveabetes is a conference for people living with Type 1 Diabetes and takes place April 18, in Dublin.
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🚨 Calling all Diabetes Researchers! 🚨
SHOWCASE YOUR RESEARCH AT THRIVEABETES
Thriveabetes is thrilled to invite you to showcase your work at our ‘Meet the Diabetes Researchers Poster Display’ on Saturday, 18 April, Dublin.
#DiabetesResearch #Research #ppi #UCD #DCU #TCD #UniversityofGalway #UL
SHOWCASE YOUR RESEARCH AT THRIVEABETES
Thriveabetes is thrilled to invite you to showcase your work at our ‘Meet the Diabetes Researchers Poster Display’ on Saturday, 18 April, Dublin.
#DiabetesResearch #Research #ppi #UCD #DCU #TCD #UniversityofGalway #UL
December 11, 2025 at 8:56 AM
🚨 Calling all Diabetes Researchers! 🚨
SHOWCASE YOUR RESEARCH AT THRIVEABETES
Thriveabetes is thrilled to invite you to showcase your work at our ‘Meet the Diabetes Researchers Poster Display’ on Saturday, 18 April, Dublin.
#DiabetesResearch #Research #ppi #UCD #DCU #TCD #UniversityofGalway #UL
SHOWCASE YOUR RESEARCH AT THRIVEABETES
Thriveabetes is thrilled to invite you to showcase your work at our ‘Meet the Diabetes Researchers Poster Display’ on Saturday, 18 April, Dublin.
#DiabetesResearch #Research #ppi #UCD #DCU #TCD #UniversityofGalway #UL
Thriveabetes founders, Christine & Gráinne attended the lovely premiere of a new Diabetes Documentary:
‘Imperfect Days’ at the Pálás Cinema, Galway, on Sunday 07.12.2025
#scienceonscreen #irishfilm #irishdocumentary #diabetes #diabetescommunity #IREDOC #NIDOC
‘Imperfect Days’ at the Pálás Cinema, Galway, on Sunday 07.12.2025
#scienceonscreen #irishfilm #irishdocumentary #diabetes #diabetescommunity #IREDOC #NIDOC
December 9, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Thriveabetes founders, Christine & Gráinne attended the lovely premiere of a new Diabetes Documentary:
‘Imperfect Days’ at the Pálás Cinema, Galway, on Sunday 07.12.2025
#scienceonscreen #irishfilm #irishdocumentary #diabetes #diabetescommunity #IREDOC #NIDOC
‘Imperfect Days’ at the Pálás Cinema, Galway, on Sunday 07.12.2025
#scienceonscreen #irishfilm #irishdocumentary #diabetes #diabetescommunity #IREDOC #NIDOC
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29 years since diabetes diagnosis, still hanging on in there! 🩵
Might even have some cake to mark the occasion. 🌻 #typeonediabetes
Might even have some cake to mark the occasion. 🌻 #typeonediabetes
December 8, 2025 at 8:37 AM
29 years since diabetes diagnosis, still hanging on in there! 🩵
Might even have some cake to mark the occasion. 🌻 #typeonediabetes
Might even have some cake to mark the occasion. 🌻 #typeonediabetes
Announcing Thriveabetes 2026 Event Speakers - 🌟Diabetic Duo 🌟
And #DiaBesties Beth McDaniel & Ellen Watson
Thriveabetes is on Sat, April 18, Dublin, Ireland
Find out more or Book your tickets at:
buff.ly/nnBU1vc
#t1d #type1diabetes #DiabetesInformation #SpeirGorm #DiabetesIreland
And #DiaBesties Beth McDaniel & Ellen Watson
Thriveabetes is on Sat, April 18, Dublin, Ireland
Find out more or Book your tickets at:
buff.ly/nnBU1vc
#t1d #type1diabetes #DiabetesInformation #SpeirGorm #DiabetesIreland
December 7, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Announcing Thriveabetes 2026 Event Speakers - 🌟Diabetic Duo 🌟
And #DiaBesties Beth McDaniel & Ellen Watson
Thriveabetes is on Sat, April 18, Dublin, Ireland
Find out more or Book your tickets at:
buff.ly/nnBU1vc
#t1d #type1diabetes #DiabetesInformation #SpeirGorm #DiabetesIreland
And #DiaBesties Beth McDaniel & Ellen Watson
Thriveabetes is on Sat, April 18, Dublin, Ireland
Find out more or Book your tickets at:
buff.ly/nnBU1vc
#t1d #type1diabetes #DiabetesInformation #SpeirGorm #DiabetesIreland
Introducing our 2nd Thriveabetes speaker ..... Pete Davies
Pete was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 2 and has lived with Type 1 Diabetes for 69, yes 69 years!
Thriveabetes takes place on Saturday, April 18 in Dublin.
Book Tickets at:
buff.ly/5jZxoc8
Pete was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 2 and has lived with Type 1 Diabetes for 69, yes 69 years!
Thriveabetes takes place on Saturday, April 18 in Dublin.
Book Tickets at:
buff.ly/5jZxoc8
December 6, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Introducing our 2nd Thriveabetes speaker ..... Pete Davies
Pete was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 2 and has lived with Type 1 Diabetes for 69, yes 69 years!
Thriveabetes takes place on Saturday, April 18 in Dublin.
Book Tickets at:
buff.ly/5jZxoc8
Pete was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 2 and has lived with Type 1 Diabetes for 69, yes 69 years!
Thriveabetes takes place on Saturday, April 18 in Dublin.
Book Tickets at:
buff.ly/5jZxoc8
December 4, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Announcing Thriveabetes 2026 Speakers - Diabetic Duo
Beth McDaniel & Ellen Watson
Best friends, Beth and Ellen, work full time in the marketing industry. Shortly after Beth was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2019, they become internet sensations as the Diabetic Duo on TikTok as @diabeticduo
Beth McDaniel & Ellen Watson
Best friends, Beth and Ellen, work full time in the marketing industry. Shortly after Beth was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2019, they become internet sensations as the Diabetic Duo on TikTok as @diabeticduo
November 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Announcing Thriveabetes 2026 Speakers - Diabetic Duo
Beth McDaniel & Ellen Watson
Best friends, Beth and Ellen, work full time in the marketing industry. Shortly after Beth was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2019, they become internet sensations as the Diabetic Duo on TikTok as @diabeticduo
Beth McDaniel & Ellen Watson
Best friends, Beth and Ellen, work full time in the marketing industry. Shortly after Beth was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2019, they become internet sensations as the Diabetic Duo on TikTok as @diabeticduo
Podcast Episode Recommendation from: The Diabetic Mammy, "Advocacy our own way"
This was a soothing and refreshing reminder of how many of us are advocates and we many not even realize it.
Find it on @TheDiabeticMammy on Instagram & Facebook.
Link to episode:
buff.ly/dM1ld5J
#SpeirGorm
This was a soothing and refreshing reminder of how many of us are advocates and we many not even realize it.
Find it on @TheDiabeticMammy on Instagram & Facebook.
Link to episode:
buff.ly/dM1ld5J
#SpeirGorm
December 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Podcast Episode Recommendation from: The Diabetic Mammy, "Advocacy our own way"
This was a soothing and refreshing reminder of how many of us are advocates and we many not even realize it.
Find it on @TheDiabeticMammy on Instagram & Facebook.
Link to episode:
buff.ly/dM1ld5J
#SpeirGorm
This was a soothing and refreshing reminder of how many of us are advocates and we many not even realize it.
Find it on @TheDiabeticMammy on Instagram & Facebook.
Link to episode:
buff.ly/dM1ld5J
#SpeirGorm
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#journorequest - looking to talk to people from Ireland who are living abroad and won't be home for #Christmas2025 DM if any thoughts. Shares appreciated.
December 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
#journorequest - looking to talk to people from Ireland who are living abroad and won't be home for #Christmas2025 DM if any thoughts. Shares appreciated.
Announcing Thriveabetes 2026 Speakers - Diabetic Duo
Beth McDaniel & Ellen Watson
Best friends, Beth and Ellen, work full time in the marketing industry. Shortly after Beth was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2019, they become internet sensations as the Diabetic Duo on TikTok as @diabeticduo
Beth McDaniel & Ellen Watson
Best friends, Beth and Ellen, work full time in the marketing industry. Shortly after Beth was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2019, they become internet sensations as the Diabetic Duo on TikTok as @diabeticduo
November 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Announcing Thriveabetes 2026 Speakers - Diabetic Duo
Beth McDaniel & Ellen Watson
Best friends, Beth and Ellen, work full time in the marketing industry. Shortly after Beth was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2019, they become internet sensations as the Diabetic Duo on TikTok as @diabeticduo
Beth McDaniel & Ellen Watson
Best friends, Beth and Ellen, work full time in the marketing industry. Shortly after Beth was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2019, they become internet sensations as the Diabetic Duo on TikTok as @diabeticduo
Thriveabetes Speakers Announced Soon - Watch this space!
Book your tickets at
buff.ly/5jZxoc8
#SpeirGorm #t1d #Diabetes #DiabetesCommunity #DiabetesSupport #DiabetesIreland
Book your tickets at
buff.ly/5jZxoc8
#SpeirGorm #t1d #Diabetes #DiabetesCommunity #DiabetesSupport #DiabetesIreland
November 27, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Thriveabetes Speakers Announced Soon - Watch this space!
Book your tickets at
buff.ly/5jZxoc8
#SpeirGorm #t1d #Diabetes #DiabetesCommunity #DiabetesSupport #DiabetesIreland
Book your tickets at
buff.ly/5jZxoc8
#SpeirGorm #t1d #Diabetes #DiabetesCommunity #DiabetesSupport #DiabetesIreland
'Imperfect Days' Documentary explores day-to-day realities of living w/ diabetes, highlighting clinical trials & public involvement in advancing research & care
The FREE premiere takes place on:
Sun, Dec 7
Pálás Cinema, Galway City
1-4pm
REGISTER here:
buff.ly/dGMrwhS
The FREE premiere takes place on:
Sun, Dec 7
Pálás Cinema, Galway City
1-4pm
REGISTER here:
buff.ly/dGMrwhS
November 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
'Imperfect Days' Documentary explores day-to-day realities of living w/ diabetes, highlighting clinical trials & public involvement in advancing research & care
The FREE premiere takes place on:
Sun, Dec 7
Pálás Cinema, Galway City
1-4pm
REGISTER here:
buff.ly/dGMrwhS
The FREE premiere takes place on:
Sun, Dec 7
Pálás Cinema, Galway City
1-4pm
REGISTER here:
buff.ly/dGMrwhS
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November 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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#diabetes #T1D #T2D #iredoc #gbdoc #diabeteschat
For anyone using Libre 3 / 3+ in group please see below urgent field safety notice from Abbott.
Contact freestylecheck.com to check if you have affected sensors which may give false low readings.
www.freestylecheck.com/int-en/home....
For anyone using Libre 3 / 3+ in group please see below urgent field safety notice from Abbott.
Contact freestylecheck.com to check if you have affected sensors which may give false low readings.
www.freestylecheck.com/int-en/home....
Home | FreeStyle - Abbott
freestylecheck.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:49 AM
#diabetes #T1D #T2D #iredoc #gbdoc #diabeteschat
For anyone using Libre 3 / 3+ in group please see below urgent field safety notice from Abbott.
Contact freestylecheck.com to check if you have affected sensors which may give false low readings.
www.freestylecheck.com/int-en/home....
For anyone using Libre 3 / 3+ in group please see below urgent field safety notice from Abbott.
Contact freestylecheck.com to check if you have affected sensors which may give false low readings.
www.freestylecheck.com/int-en/home....