Local Women's Health Support

Did you know that diabetes can affect women differently than men? Within this Women’s Health Hub, you’ll find local information and support available in Northern Ireland, where we explore the ins and outs of diabetes and women’s health as they navigate different stages of their lives and the impact of varying hormone levels. This support is for anyone affected by, living with, or at risk of diabetes. That can be any type of diabetes including type 1, type 2, or gestational (GDM). 

Online women’s health sessions   

Over the next number of months, we’re hosting a series of Women’s Health sessions. These are for anyone living with, or at risk of diabetes. These informal sessions will offer participants the opportunity to chat with our guest speakers and others with similar experiences.  

Please get in touch with our team here or sign up for the sessions for further information and support.  

Hormone Replacement Therapy – 13 November 2024, 7.30pm to 8.30pm 

Here, will be joined by Dr Gwyneth Hinds, retired doctor and menopause specialist. More information coming soon!  

Click here to register for the online session.  

Sexual Health – 4 December 2024, 7.30pm to 8.30pm 

Guest speaker to be confirmed. More information coming soon!  

Click here to register for the online session.  

Sports and Women’s Health – 22 January 2025, 7.30pm to 8.30pm 

In this session, we will be joined by menopause specialist and women’s health columnist, Dr Aisling Gault. More information coming soon!  

Click here to register for the online session.  

Previous sessions  

Our sessions in August and September provided a focus on fertility and managing your mental health during menopause. If you would like any information on what was covered during these sessions, please contact our team here. 

Pregnancy planning 

Starting a family is a really exciting time – if you are living with diabetes, it’s important to plan for your pregnancy. A combination of planning ahead and getting support from your GP and diabetes team, can help reduce the risks involved.  

More information can be found here.  

Gestational diabetes  

Gestational diabetes can develop during pregnancy. It means you have high blood sugar and usually goes away again after giving birth. You will be provided additional support during your pregnancy. Diagnosis usually happens around 24-28 weeks from a blood test. 

If you have gestational diabetes, we have excellent information which can be found here.  

We also have a gestational diabetes toolkit which can help you understand what support and information you might need. 

Perimenopause and Menopause  

Read more about the information and advice we offer here.  

Let’s Talk Diabetes Podcast – Women’s Health Series  

Our podcast series, ‘Let’s Talk Diabetes’ also has more information for you. It covers a range of topics for people who are either living with or at risk of diabetes, but also offers a specific focus on women’s health during episodes 12 to 15. Here, we hear first-hand from healthcare professionals and people sharing their own experiences as they navigate different life stages while managing diabetes. Find out more about the podcast here.  

The content available through our Women’s Health Hub is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It’s important that you always speak with your healthcare team for specific medical advice.  

If you need support on any of the information above, please reach out to our helpline team on 0345 123 2399.