I recently found out I have diabetes
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If you or your child has been diagnosed with diabetes, it might feel overwhelming. There is so much to learn, so much to do there are so many questions, so many different emotions and it might feel that your life has now changed forever.
In this difficult time, it is important to remember that you are not alone. We are here for you, and there is a lot of information available to help you understand your diagnosis and people who can help and support you.
Diabetes Ireland is your place to find everything you need to gain a deeper understanding of how to live with diabetes. The more you know about diabetes, the better care of yourself you can take, so read information about your specific type first:
Join our community
It is helpful to have people around you who know about your diabetes diagnosis and can be there to care for and support you when you need it. Remember:
- Everyone has different experiences with diabetes
- Treatment recommendations are individual
- Services are available to assist you with important issues.
- It’s important to talk to your family and loved ones about your diagnosis and share your journey together
- We are here to support you so don’t wait – just join our network!
Get the support you need
Diabetes Ireland is here to help provide information and support so that you can live a healthy life. A positive and realistic attitude toward your diabetes can help you manage it. Talking to other people with diabetes is a great way to learn, and to feel less alone.
You may consider joining our Community Support Programmes.
Click for more information about specific Community Network Programmes, developed specially for you:
- Family Community Support Programme
- Type 1 Diabetes Community Support Programme
- Type 2 Diabetes Community Programme
Take part in our support and education programs to learn, discuss and share all about diabetes in a group setting via:
- CODE (Community Oriented Diabetes Education for people with Type 2 diabetes)
- COPE
- DREAM
- DREAM Parents
All the above educational and psychoeducational programs are for members of our community, and among many others – webinars, events, consultations etc. are the core of the Community Support Programmes.
Support & services
Learn more about Diabetes Ireland and our services – familiarise yourself with our programs and services and get the support you need to help manage diabetes.
For more details, please contact our Helpline at 01 842 8118 or email info@diabetes.ie.
Your Diabetes Care
Your diabetes team is there to help you. Depending on your needs and type of diabetes, as well as the resources available in your community, your team may include a GP and practice nurse, diabetes educator (diabetes nurse specialist, dietitian), consultant endocrinologist/diabetologist, psychologist, social worker, podiatrist, pharmacist and more. All diabetes team members can answer your questions about how to manage diabetes and work with you to help you self-manage this condition.
