News - Diabetes UK Northern Ireland

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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.

Donkey Derby raises £4,390 for Diabetes UK Northern Ireland

26 October 2017

Harry Irvine has been organising the annual Donkey Derby for 14 years and the event continues to grow year on year, growing in popularity and supported by the local community. This year was no different with hundreds of people attending the Donkey Derby on Saturday 2 September, enjoying local stalls, children’s activities and a vintage display.

Diabetes UK Northern Ireland National Fundraiser, Naomi Breen, said, ‘The Donkey Derby is one of our most popular events and I am so pleased that Harry and his family have been supported so well in organising such a fantastic event for all the fam

Join Johnny on Colin Glen Gruffalo Trail on World Diabetes Day

25 October 2017

Belfast man, Johnny Flynn, wants to celebrate this year’s World Diabetes Day on 14 November with a walk to remember at Colin Glen’s Gruffalo Trail. The event will start from 9.45am to include the walk and a presentation at the Education Centre where refreshments will be supplied.

Johnny, (pictured) a Sports Development Officer at Colin Glen Trust, is inviting local families to join him on the Gruffalo Trail and help raise awareness about diabetes.

New online group for Belfast adults living with Type 1 diabetes

13 October 2017

A young woman from Belfast has launched a new online group for 18-30 year olds who are living with Type 1 diabetes. Jessica Anderson started the group for the greater Belfast area, with the support of local charity, Diabetes UK Northern Ireland.

Jessica, aged 27, explained: “I have been living with Type 1 diabetes since I was 14 years old. While there is no good time to be diagnosed, it was pretty awful during my teen years when I felt like I already had enough to deal with.

5th Anniversary of Atlantic to Titanic Challenge taking on 200km and diabetes

13 October 2017

Northern Ireland cyclists take on the Atlantic to Titanic Challenge

For five years on the last Saturday of September, the men and women of Square Wheels Cycling Club have pulled on their lycra, headed to Ballyshannon and braced themselves for 200 km of challenging roads leading to Titanic Belfast.

More than a third unaware of the dangers of diabetes-related foot ulcers

04 October 2017

Diabetes UK has launched its latest Putting Feet First campaign focused on helping people with diabetes look after their feet and highlight that unhealed ulcers are a leading cause of amputations.

More than a third of people in the UK are not aware that foot ulcers are a serious complication of diabetes, despite being a leading cause of diabetes-related amputations, a new survey commissioned by Diabetes UK has revealed.

Foyle diabetes support group wins national Inspire Award

20 July 2017

Two dedicated volunteers from Foyle, who set up a support group in the area for people with diabetes, have won a volunteering award from leading charity Diabetes UK.

The Big Conversation: The Future of Diabetes in Northern Ireland

28 June 2017

Diabetes UK want to put people living with and affected by diabetes at the heart of our work. So this year we're speaking as many people as possible across the UK about their hopes, and fears, for the future.

Survey reveals people in Northern Ireland failing to meet the recommended daily allowance of fruit and veg

15 June 2017

A new survey commissioned by Diabetes UK to promote its ‘Food you love' healthy eating campaign in Diabetes Week (Sunday 11 June to Saturday 17 June), has f

Bann 10k chooses Diabetes UK Northern Ireland

05 April 2017

Diabetes UK Northern Ireland is delighted to be working with the Banbridge Athletics Club and Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council for the Bann 10k and Fun Run taking place on Wednesday 24 May 2017.

Type 1 diabetes workshop on 'Sugar Surfing'

05 April 2017

This is an opportunity to join with counterparts in the Republic of Ireland such as Thriveabetes and Diabetes Ireland, to help connect people living with diabetes across the border.