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.

Wheels are rolling for Diabetes Week

10 June 2019

On Sunday 16 June cyclists will be taking on the ChallengeHer Cycling Sportive in aid of local charity Diabetes UK Northern Ireland.

This event was originally designed by women for women to take part in cycling but now the invite has been extended for men to join the challenge too. There are two routes available; 30 miles and 50 miles, and all proceeds will go towards supporting the diabetes community in Northern Ireland. There are over 100,000 people living with diabetes in Northern Ireland.

Event organizer, Mary McConville, said: ‘The ChallengeHer Cycling Sportive keeps on growing every year and we are really excited to be welcoming cyclists from a

See diabetes differently this Diabetes Week 10-16 June

10 June 2019

Diabetes Week is taking place from 10 to 16 June 2019 and aims to increase the public’s understanding of diabetes.

This year, we are asking people to share five facts to help people see diabetes differently.

Diabetes UK Northern Ireland launches It's Missing campaign

14 May 2019

New research released by us has found that seven out of ten people feel overwhelmed by the demands of living with diabetes, which significantly affects their mental and physical health.

The survey of more than 2,000 adults with Type 1, Type 2 and other types of diabetes from across the UK shows that the majority (three quarters) of those who feel overwhelmed say that this affects how well they can manage the condition.

Mental health and diabetes

In order to explore the links between mental health and diabetes we collected extensive insights from people affected by the condition and healthcare professional

Walk for Diabetes in Dungannon this May

29 March 2019

On Saturday 18 May the Dungannon Support Group will be hosting their ever-popular Walk for Diabetes from 11am in Dungannon Park.

Every year Diabetes UK Northern Ireland supporter groups launch ‘Walks for Diabetes’ right across the province to mobilise local communities to come together to not only get a

Walk for Diabetes in Limavady on 25 May

29 March 2019

On Saturday 25 May the Limavady Support Group will be hosting their Walk for Diabetes from 2pm at the Roe Valley Country Park in Limavady.

Every year Diabetes UK Northern Ireland supporter groups launch Walks for Diabetes right across the province to mobilise local communities to come together to get active, and raise awareness about diabetes.

Dungannon fundraiser for double marathon runner

28 March 2019

A Dungannon woman and her running partner are running two marathons for Diabetes UK and HUGS (Spina Bifida and hydrocephalus) and have organised a special Texas Hold’em poker night on Friday 5 April at the Tullysaran Community Centre.

Rebecca Irwin and Vincent Conlon are taking on the Belfast City Marathon and the Dublin Marathon within nine months to help raise awareness about diabetes.

Comber woman swims equivalent of English Channel for Diabetes UK

05 March 2019

Kim Armstrong is taking on the swimming challenge of the year, Swim 22, between 22 February and 22 May because her daughter, Joanne, was recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.

Kim, who is a nurse, said: “When my daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes it was a real shock, it came out of the blue.

Double marathon challenge for Dungannon runner

04 March 2019

Dungannon woman, Rebecca Irwin, is taking on a double marathon challenge for two local charities in the next twelve months.

The first marathon will be the Belfast City Marathon on Sunday 5 May followed by the Dublin marathon taking place on Sunday 27 October.

Number of people with diabetes in Northern Ireland reaches 96,114

26 February 2019

1 in 10 aged over 40 in the UK has type 2 diabetes, with 5.5 million people predicted to be living with diabetes by 2030.

New figures

Our new analysis released today shows that the number of people diagnosed with diabetes in Northern Ireland has increased from 92,480 to 96,114 since last year.

Run the Belfast City Marathon for people with diabetes in NI

11 February 2019

Diabetes UK Northern Ireland is calling on runners to take part in the Belfast City Marathon on Sunday 5 May 2019 and raise vital funds for people with diabetes.

There are currently 100,000 people living with diabetes in Northern Ireland.

Diabetes is a serious condition, where there is too much glucose in the blood because the body cannot use it properly.