Amy Mcilhatton is a Diabetes Educator within the Northern Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland. In her day-to-day role she is a facilitator for the DESMOND (Diabetes and Self-Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed) course and is currently undergoing post-graduate study to then be able to educate healthcare staff who care for those with diabetes in the community.

Marking World Diabetes Day 2023 on the 14th November, Diabetes UK Northern Ireland unveiled a unique photography exhibition which captured the views of children and young people living with type 1 diabetes.

Noemi Lois is a Professor of Ophthalmology and Honorary Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon. In her line of work, Noemi’s main area of expertise is diabetic retinopathy where she supports people living with diabetes who have sight-threatening complications of diabetic retinopathy.

This World Diabetes Day [14th November], Diabetes UK Northern Ireland is set to unveil a unique photography exhibition that captures the views of children and young people living with type 1 diabetes. Delivered in partnership with Belfast Exposed, ‘Type 1 Through the Lens’ shines a light on the often-misunderstood condition which is typically diagnosed in children at a young age.

We’re pleased to announce that children in Northern Ireland are now eligible for a trial screening programme that will identify those at high risk of developing type 1 diabetes in the future.

Belfast Lord Mayor Ryan Murphy joined us to mark the official opening of our new Northern Ireland Live Well Hub at the Houben Centre, north Belfast at the end of September. This new service will offer information and resources to support members of the local community with their diabetes care.

New figures released by the Department of Health highlight diabetes as the third most prevalent health condition in Northern Ireland, with just under 112,000 cases registered across the five healthcare Trusts.

A day in the life of Ellen McDonagh, a Diabetes Educator within the Northern Health and Social Care Trust. 

Diabetes UK Northern Ireland has received funding of £447,487 from the National Lottery Community Fund in support of its ‘engaging communities’ project.

A Barnmeen family recently held a fundraising event at Johnny Arthurs Bar to raise money for Diabetes UK Northern Ireland, in memory of Mayobridge native, Jim Joe McAlinden.