American musician Usher has opened up about his son’s Type 1 Diabetes. Usher’s son, Usher V, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at just 6 years of age. Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune condition, where the immune system destroys insulin producing cells in the body. People diagnosed with the condition require daily insulin injections […]
1 year ago
Diabetes can have an impact on anyone, but while type two is commonly developed in later age, type one is usually detected in childhood. You can be diagnosed at any age, but it is most common in young people and occurs when the glucose level in the blood is too high. This happens when your […]
2 years ago
The HSE has announced a new screening initiative for pregnant women who have diabetes. The risk of diabetic retinopathy can increase during pregnancy and the new initiative is set to provide more frequent screenings for women to ensure their eyesight is protected. As part of the National Screening Service (NSS), the programme aims to encourage […]
2 years ago
Brought to you by 4Sure Here’s what you need to know… When it comes to prenatal health, gestational diabetes is a common and easily managed condition that many pregnant women have to deal with. Despite this, it can be easy to get overwhelmed by the various symptoms and treatments that come with the condition, which […]
3 years ago
It was a moment that would change medical history forever. While insulin is a well known medication now, it has only been in existence since the beginning of the last century. In fact today marks the 100th anniversary of Leonard Thompson becoming the first child to ever receive insulin. Thanks to insulin, diabetes has become […]
4 years ago
‘It feels like a completely different era.’ This week I spoke to Primary school teacher Mairéad Parker about how a glucose monitoring system has helped her in her career, inspired her to teach others and supported her during pregnancy Having recently given birth to her first child Fionn she is no stranger to a busy […]
4 years ago