Diabetes UK Northern Ireland has received funding of £447,487 from the National Lottery Community Fund in support of its ‘engaging communities’ project.

A Barnmeen family recently held a fundraising event at Johnny Arthurs Bar to raise money for Diabetes UK Northern Ireland, in memory of Mayobridge native, Jim Joe McAlinden. 

Following on from the successful Stockholm conference in 2020, the Diabetes Self-Management Alliance is coming to Belfast with its ‘The Next Generation’ conference on 21 and 22 November.

Diabetes Week 2022 is taking place 13-19 June. We hope that you will get involved in any way that you can. Share our social media posts, chat to friends about diabetes, share your experiences and join in our online sessions.

• Over half of people we surveyed said they had difficulties managing their diabetes during the pandemic.
• A quarter of people who responded had an appointment relating to their diabetes cancelled since March 2020. These have still not taken place.
• Just under half of people who responded (42%) said they experienced poor mental health because of their diabetes during the pandemic
• Diabetes UK estimates there are 376,000 people in Northern Ireland at increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

Despite all the challenges of the last 18 months, The Key charity shop in Larne has exceeded all expectations in their efforts to help raise much-needed funds for Diabetes UK Northern Ireland.

The Coleraine Diabetes UK Support Group is marking World Diabetes Day on Sunday 14 November with an impressive donation of £7,000.

Throughout the pandemic, the Coleraine group adapted to new ways of reaching more people to offer their peer support by going online. This means they've been able to welcome more members to their group.

People from Northern Ireland can get on their bike and raise vital funds for Diabetes UK this autumn by taking part in a cycling challenge.

People from Northern Ireland are being invited to dive into a sponsored swimming challenge and raise vital funds for Diabetes UK.

Swim22 runs between 22 July and 22 October and involves swimming a total of 22 miles – the equivalent of crossing the English Channel. Participants can take on the challenge at their own pace, accumulating the miles across the course of the 12 weeks.

All funds raised will go towards Diabetes UK’s work in funding life-saving research and making sure everyone living with diabetes gets the care and support they need.