Sligo hospital seeks to enhance diabetes services
Sligo University Hospital is actively seeking funding approval for two posts to enhance diabetes services on the campus. The hospital says that two Advanced Nurse Practitioners are needed – one for the adult and one for the for the ongoing development of the Paediatric pump service, both for type…
Diabetes patients urged to contact GP, pharmacist or hospital team if they have concerns
The HSE has announced that diabetes services are resuming. After the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, those in the diabetes community and healthcare providers helped people to self-mange their diabetes at home. However, the HSE now says anyone with concerns should contact their GP or diabetes team in hospital. Professor…
Council civic reception for Diabetes Ireland in Sligo this evening
There will be a civic reception in Sligo this evening for the local branch of Diabetes Ireland. It will take place at 6pm in County Hall, Riverside, Sligo. Diabetes Ireland is celebrating it’s 50th year this year and the reception has been organised to acknowledge the service volunteers have given over…
Donegal man loses out on job due to delays having insulin pump fitted
A Donegal TD has told the Dail how a young man with diabetes from the county was unable to take up a job in Scotland because of delays in having an insulin pump fitted in Sligo University Hospital. Independent Deputy Thomas Pringle says the man concerned can go to Dublin…
Calls for diabetes equipment to be included in Long Term Illness scheme
Sligo County Council has called for a piece of medical equipment that monitors glucose levels in children with diabetes to be included for funding on the Long Term Illness Scheme. The sensors can monitor glucose levels through clothing, meaning children not having to be woken up during the night to…