News - Diabetes UK Northern Ireland

If you have a story to tell or are organising an event, please email the Northern Ireland team at n.ireland@diabetes.org.uk.

Raising awareness of diabetes is a key part of our work and getting our voice heard across Northern Ireland so we are always looking for media case studies. If you would like to be a media volunteer then please get in touch at n.ireland@diabetes.org.uk.

Omagh Support Group announces its 2018 programme

16 January 2018

The Diabetes UK Omagh Support Group has announced its programme of events for 2018 and would be delighted to welcome new members to join them for their monthly meetings at Omagh Fire Station.

Diabetes UK Northern Ireland Volunteer Development Manager, Heather Causer, said, "We are really excited to announce the Omagh Area Diabetes Support Group

Northern Ireland swimmers wanted for diabetes challenge

16 January 2018

We're looking for people from Northern Ireland to take on our swimming challenge of the year, Swim22, between 22 February and 22 May.

As a Swim22 challenger you’ll swim an incredible 22 miles – the equivalent of crossing the English Channel – in your local pool, while making a difference with each and every splash.

Diabetes UK looking for Limavady volunteers

16 January 2018

Have you been looking for something new to do for 2018? Interested in volunteering with people who want to make a difference?

The Limavady Diabetes Support Group has been operating in the Limavady area for over 30 years, offering support to those impacted by diabetes and making a difference to people and families living with the condition in the local community.

Bangor birthday girl donates presents to Diabetes UK Northern Ireland

11 January 2018

At 7 years old, there wouldn’t be many children who would happily forgo their birthday presents to help raise money for a local charity but one Bangor girl did just that.

Abie Jackson raised £375 for Diabetes UK Northern Ireland and has helped raise further awareness about Type 1 diabetes among family and friends who all kindly donated to her cause.

Lisburn hosts Living with Diabetes Day

23 November 2017

Thanks to the fundraising efforts of the local Lisburn Diabetes UK Support Group, a Living with Diabetes Day was hosted at Lisnagarvey Hockey Club for anyone living with Type 2 diabetes or anyone caring for someone with Type 2 diabetes. The purpose of the day was to provide more information about diabetes and empower people to live well with this lifelong condition.

Diabetes UK Northern Ireland Volunteer Development Manager, Heather Causer, said, 'We dedicated a lot of time on the day to learning about managing diabetes and all the different aspects of the condition that needed attention.

The Key in Larne fundraises for Diabetes UK Northern Ireland

21 November 2017

The Key, 13 Dunluce Street in Larne, recently opened and has been busy raising money for Diabetes UK Northern Ireland and Parkinson’s Trust charities. The charities received the first cheque presentation from The Key with a donation of £1,125 from efforts since the shop opened in July 2017.

Diabetes UK Northern Ireland National Fundraiser, Naomi Breen said: “All the team at The Key in Larne have worked so hard to not only raise awareness about both diabetes and Parkinson’s disease, but have also kindly donated money they have raised

Two thirds people with diabetes in Northern Ireland experience emotional or mental health problems

14 November 2017

New research from Diabetes UK finds more than two thirds of people living with diabetes experience emotional or mental health problems.

In one of the largest surveys carried out by Diabetes UK, 226 people of different ages, ethnicities and backgrounds from across Northern Ireland shared their experiences of living with diabetes today, and what their hopes and fears were for

Diabetes UK Northern Ireland clicks into gear on World Diabetes Day

14 November 2017

On World Diabetes Day, Northern Ireland’s fastest growing electricity provider, Click Energy NI, has announced that Diabetes UK Northern Ireland will become its official charity of the year for 2018.

Selected by the Click Energy team, the charity partnership will help Diabetes UK Northern Ireland to raise awareness of the condition and provide support to people living with diabetes through a number of initiatives set to launch in 2018.

Christmas Craft Fair in aid of Diabetes UK Northern Ireland

03 November 2017

Omagh mum Lorraine Reid is entering the festive spirit and has organised a Christmas Craft Fair taking place Saturday 2 December at Omagh Golf Club with all proceeds going to Diabetes UK Northern Ireland.

Lorraine’s daughter, Zarah, aged 5, is living with Type 1 diabetes and after the shock diagnosis, they decided to help the local charity raise awareness and funds to help the diabetes community in Northern Ireland.

Lorraine said, ‘When Zarah was diagnosed we couldn’t believe it. This is a lifelong condition that as a family, we have had to learn how to manage, but one day, it will be up to Zarah to manage her Type 1 diabetes herself.

Fundraising thanks from Swatregh

27 October 2017

The family of Tony McGuckin Snr would like to thank the local community for their help and support for the fundraising events held in honour of the late Mr McGuckin.

Tony McGuckin Snr sadly passed away last year and his family organised a number of events to help raise awareness and funds for the charity, Diabetes UK Northern Ireland.

Naomi Breen, National Fundraiser for Diabetes UK Northern Ireland, said, ‘We would like to thank everyone who helped and supported the fundraising events and who kindly donated, raising a fantastic total of £1250.