Last weekend, Thriveabetes brought together people with type 1 diabetes in Ennis for a Mini Thriveabetes event on Mind Matters. Here are some highlights…

Diabetes in the Workplace Survey World Diabetes Day 2025 How does managing diabetes at work affect your well-being? Share your experience to raise awareness of the challenges and join our call for more workplace support for people living with diabetes and those at risk. buff.ly/02ezyJf

🎉 #ThriveabetesTurns10 In 2015, we launched Ireland’s 1st conference by people with diabetes, for people with diabetes. 💙 It was full of learning, laughter & peer support — and it changed everything. Were you there? Share your memory! #Thriveabetes2015 #PWD #DiabetesCommunity

Diabetes in the Workplace Survey for World Diabetes Day 2025 How does managing diabetes at work affect your well-being? Share your experience to raise awareness of the challenges and join our call for more workplace support for people living with diabetes and those at risk. buff.ly/02ezyJf

Abbott announces its first hybrid closed-loop system in Ireland for diabetes management. Partnering with Ypsomed & CamDiab, the FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor is now compatible with the mylife YpsoPump. The sensor is available in Ireland from Oct 1st for those eligible.

What’s it really like to live w/ Type 1 Diabetes? We’re bringing together 6 people living with T1D to share what they’ve learned, what they wish they’d known, and what keeps them going at Mini Thriveabetes: Where: Ennis, Clare When: Sat, Sep 27 FREE EVENT 🎟️ Register at buff.ly/USjt3Xp

🎤 Our Mini Thriveabetes Keynote Speaker is Dr Mark Davies, Clinical Psychologist, Belfast City Hospital Ennis, Clare Sat, Sept 27 Dr Davies specialises in supporting ppl living w/ type 1 diabetes & has a deep insight into the emotional & psychological impact of managing a lifelong condition 1/2

Only a few more days left to register 😃 for the FREE Mini Thriveabetes: Mind Matters with Type 1 Diabetes Go on! Join over 90 people who have already registered!!! #Type1Diabetes #LADA #T2Insulin #T3c #Mody #t1d #IrishDiabetes #HSE #IreDOC #Diabetic #cgms #Lifewithdiabetes #InsulinDependent

✨Visit our Diabetes Exhibition @ Mini Thriveabetes: Mind Matters w/ Type 1 Diabetes ✨ 📅 Sat, 27 Sept 2025 📍 Ennis, Clare 🕙 10:30–2 Meet our wonderful exhibition partners: Abbott • Air Liquide • Dexcom • Glooko • Innovation Zed • MyLifeDiabetes (Ypsomed) • OxyGeneration 🔗 Tickets at buff.ly/0PlsJun

A HUGE THANK YOU to the @Clarefm Morning Focus team, Ewelina and Sallyann Barrett who was filling in for Alan on Monday for their warm welcome in studio. We spoke about 10 yrs of Thriveabetes & our upcoming event in Ennis on Sept 27. Listen back here: buff.ly/7bGgDFy

Exciting news! Tomorrow at around 10:20am, Thriveabetes co-founder Gráinne will be joining Morning Focus on @ClareFM to chat about our upcoming Mini Thriveabetes in Ennis (27 Sept) and to celebrate 10 years since the very 1st Thriveabetes 🎉 We hope some of you will be able to tune in buff.ly/WYwUjCV

What’s it really like to live with Type 1 Diabetes? At #MiniThriveabetes, we’re hosting a panel of 6 real people living with T1D, from all ages & backgrounds. Register here: thriveabetes.ie/mini-thriveabetes #Type1Diabetes #IREDOC #NIDOC #T1D #LADA #T2Insulin #Diabetic #DiabetesLife

What’s it really like to live with Type 1 Diabetes? At #MiniThriveabetes, we’re hosting a panel of 6 real people living with T1D, from all ages & backgrounds. Register here: buff.ly/AB1YTAj #T1DVoices #Type1Diabetes #IREDOC #NIDOC #T1D #LADA #Diabetic #DiabetesLife

Why not make a Weekend of Thriveabetes? Thriveabetes 2026 takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at The Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport Hotel. There is a Special Delegate Rate for Thriveabetes attendees €169.00 Single €179.00 Double #diabetes #ireland #diabetic #iredoc #NIDOC #hse #Community

🎤 Mini Thriveabetes Keynote Speaker Announcement! We’re delighted to welcome Dr. Mark Davies, Clinical Psychologist, as the keynote speaker for Mini Thriveabetes 2025! 📍 Ennis, Co Clare 📆 Saturday, Sept 27 🔗 Learn more & register: thriveabetes.ie/mini-thriveabetes #IREDOC

Why not make a Weekend of Thriveabetes? Thriveabetes 2026 takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at The Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport Hotel. There is a Special Delegate Rate for Thriveabetes attendees €169.00 Single Occupancy €179.00 Double Occupancy

As the #HousingCrisis continues, in today's @independent.ie I spoke to some forward thinking people who are planning a new type of living for people over 50 - are these cohousing communities the way forward? I wouldn't mind signing up myself! www.independent.ie/irish-news/c...

Thriveabetes 2026 - Venue Announcement Sat, April 18 📣Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport 📣 Thriveabetes is a 1-day conference focusing on type 1 diabetes Registration will open Sept 2025 More info here: buff.ly/Io4tufB #IREDOC #NIDOC #DiabetesIreland #Type1Diabetes #T1D

Useful Skincare Guide for wearing diabetes devices “Adhesives, sensors, etc, make your skin a frontline warrior. And let’s be honest: it doesn’t always come out unscathed. Especially for young children who do not have that much skin to go around!” Click on the link: buff.ly/kdKRcDp

What do the volunteers behind Thriveabetes do when they’re not “Thriveabetes-ing”? Well, they direct a production of Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with Loughrea Youth Theatre, of course. Meet Philip Short, D-Dad, Thriveabetes volunteer and musical director 🤩🤩

Mini heatwave in Ireland, you know what that means! Apart from perfect 99 ice cream weather Temperatures go ↗️ Glucose levels tend to go ↘️ Remember to hydrate #IreDOC #Diabetes #Summer #Lifewithdiabetes

If you're in a panic wondering how to keep the kids entertained during the long summer holidays, check out my suggestions for last minute camps in today's @independent.ie m.independent.ie/life/family/...

Mini Thriveabetes Event: Mind Matters with Type 1 Diabetes Sat, Sept 27, 2025 Ennis, Co. Clare From: 10:30 am - 2 pm This Mini Thriveabetes is a ** half-day version ** of our full Thriveabetes conference. #IREDOC #DiabetesIreland #Diabetic #HSE #T1D #LADA #MODY #T3c

I realised today a lot of msging to PWDs is "You are doing things wrong, do this instead" whereas saying "We know you're doing your best, here are some things to try or consider" might be more effective or at least won't make people feel like crap for no good reason.

Travelling Checklist with Diabetes We created a new webpage resource called Travelling with Diabetes on our website. Is it useful to you? Is there anything you would add to it or remove from it? All feedback welcome. TIA buff.ly/sUhsqH4 #diabetic #NIDOC #IREDOC #NIDOC #Summer #Holidays #Ireland

University of Galway / Virtuome seeks research participants for a study on the link between chronic stress, high cortisol, and conditions like diabetes. Complete a short 5–10 minute survey about how stress affects you. Access the survey here: buff.ly/Xa7m3l3

Helium Arts is running a FREE Summer Art Camp in Ennis for ages 8-12 with lifelong physical health conditions (e.g., diabetes). The camp, held at CBS Primary School from July 22-24, is led by professional artists with onsite medical support. More info: buff.ly/alsClac

The amazing Linxi Mytkolli speaks about the 4 L's of diabetes experience. #ATTD2025 #dedoc

Diabetes (aT1D). “Rise Up” aims to empower young people living with aT1D and help them feel less alone. The song "Rise Up" was co-written by the band members, who are young people with type 1 diabetes, Studio Salamanca, and Duke Al Durham. #IREDOC #NIDOC buff.ly/hG41Zki

The most amazing news Karen Addington @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social 💙 huge congratulations! Your MBE is so well deserved – what an incredible recognition of your passion, drive, and tireless work to improve lives for people affected by #T1D. We’re all so proud of you! @gbdocinfo.bsky.social

Did U know that: 👉 Insulin pump batteries 👉 alcohol wipes (listed as injection swabs) 👉 Glucose Products (Lift drinks) ARE available on the LTI? Once they are included in your prescription. buff.ly/vvKfbyJ

Mini Thriveabetes: Mind Matters with Type 1 Diabetes Sat, Sept 27, 2025 Ennis, Clare 10:30am-2pm Join our half-day Mini Thriveabetes event, featuring Dr. Mark Davies, Consultant Clinical Psychologist from Belfast. This event is FREE. Register here: buff.ly/C7Nbl0h

ICYMI: Who are the people in your Neightboour-Wait no! It's "Who are the people in your Diabetes Clinic?" A doctor might not be a diabetes doctor; they might be a senior house doctor, and a nurse may not be a nurse; they could be a healthcare assistant. Read the full post here: buff.ly/izjTByy

Gráinne’s Diabetes story: Meet Gráinne, diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 20, which was 32 years ago. She is one of the founders of Thriveabetes and is employed by an international diabetes advocacy company called #dedoc°. 1/8 #IrishDiabetes #IreDOC #NIDOC #Ireland #DiabetesLife #DiabetesStory

Did U know that: 👉 Insulin pump batteries 👉 alcohol wipes (listed as injection swabs) 👉 Glucose Products (Lift drinks) ARE available on the LTI? Once they are included in your prescription. buff.ly/vvKfbyJ

What Diabetes Supplies are available through the HSE's LTI (Long Term Illness)? Did U know that: 👉 Insulin pump batteries 👉 alcohol wipes (listed as injection swabs) 👉 Glucose Products (Lift drinks) ARE available on the LTI? Once they are included in your prescription. See link in next post

The incredible Tom Ball at the Greenwich Theatre for his #Spotlight tour last night. Thank you Tom for raising awareness of #T1D through your music and the video of ‘Creep’. What a night! So good to see you 🤩 @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social #Type1Diabetes @gbdocinfo.bsky.social Read more below

The Adventure Begins Again: Thriveabetes 2026 Date and venue announcement coming in June 😁😁😁 #IREDOC #Diabetes #Ireland #t1d #hse #IrishDiabetes #Community #NIDOC #GBDOC #DiabetesChat

I was thinking about this post and this song popped into my head 😂 Yes, I’m that old: Grainne youtu.be/V2bbnlZwlGQ?...

Doctors & Nurses: the Who’s Who of a Diabetes Clinic Did U know that there are many different types of Drs & nurses in your diabetes clinic? Knowing who's who & what they do is important. We have added a new webpage explaining. Read here: thriveabetes.ie/diabetes-doc... #IrishDiabetes #IREDOC

After archaeologists unearthed an ancient loaf of bread, they have helped a local bakery to recreate the recipe - with customers lining up to buy it

The Diabetic Mammy: A New Irish Diabetes Podcast The Diabetic Mammy is Thriveabetes volunteer, Catherine Showler from Louth. Diagnosed with #type1diabetes age 4 & is now Mammy to 2 children w/ #T1D. Pls have a listen here 🔗 buff.ly/VGqL4UV #IreDOC #newpodcastalert #PodcastSuggestions

New Desk Buddies @ Thriveabetes HQ Thriveabetes Founder, Grainne, added to her desk buddy collection last week. However, there is one Diabetes Tech company’s mascot missing. Do you know which one is missing? #iredoc #NIDOC #Ireland #DiabetesTech #T1D #LADA #DiabetesLife

New Desk Buddies @ Thriveabetes HQ Thriveabetes Founder, Grainne, added to her desk buddy collection last week. However, there is one Diabetes Tech company’s mascot missing. Do you know which one is missing? #iredoc #NIDOC #Ireland #DiabetesTech #T1D #LADA #DiabetesLife

Disability rights campaigner, 14-year-old Cara Darmody, will begin a 50-hour protest outside Leinster House to highlight delays in children getting an assessment of needs.

It’s National Volunteering Week! (19–25 May) We’re shining a light on the incredible people who give their time, energy, and hearts to help others. Let’s celebrate the volunteers who are Building Community Together! #NVWIreland #BuildingCommunityTogether #VolunteeringMatters #ThankYouVolunteers

Welcome to National Volunteering Week 2025 🎉 This year’s theme, ‘Building Community Together’ 🤝, celebrates how volunteering connects us beyond home and work. We're kicking off with a powerful story from Annet — don’t miss it: buff.ly/k46R0Xs #NVWIreland #BuildingCommunityTogether

This week is National Volunteering Week #NVWIreland, from 19-25 May, with the theme ‘Building Community Together’ #BuildingCommunityTogether. Did you know Thriveabetes is fully organised by volunteers living with type 1 diabetes?

Just 1 more day to apply! ❤️🦢Highly recommend applying for #dedoc° scholarship if you live w #diabetes, want to meet incredible people, learn about innovations & ensure #livedexperience is at the forefront of decision-making. #ISPAD2025 #EASD2025 So Important for us to be there www.dedoc.org/voices