News | Latest Breaking News Stories & Headlines

An image of a Barbie doll with Type 1 Diabetes, wearing an insulin patch and carrying a glucose monitor

Watch: First-ever Barbie with Type 1 Diabetes launches

The first-ever Barbie doll with Type 1 Diabetes has been unveiled by Mattel.

Abbott Chairman and CEO Robert Ford and Taoiseach Simon Harris at the company's new plant in Kilkenny

Abbott's €440m investment to create 1,000 jobs

Medical device company Abbott is opening a new manufacturing facility producing diabetes technology in Kilkenny which is set to employ more than 800 people, while another 200 jobs will be created at its Donegal plant.

Business • 18 Nov 24

(L-R) Hannah, Emily and Leah with their mother Gillian

Families 'in limbo' over diabetes service delays

Leah Barron from Co Carlow was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes four years ago, at the age of 15. Her little sister Emily, aged nine, got the same diagnosis earlier this year.

Health • 21 Apr 24

Ten-year-old Kate Nangle was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in April

Dublin schoolgirl shares story of diabetes diagnosis

The lockdown has been life-changing for 10-year-old Kate Nangle, who was diagnosed in April with Type 1 diabetes.

Health • 03 Jul 20

Bluedrop Medical founders Chris Murphy and Simon Kiersey with Colin Henehan, HBAN MedTech Syndicate

Bluedrop Medical secures €3.7m in funding

The business angel investment network, HBAN, has announced that Bluedrop Medical has secured €3.7m in funding.

Business • 19 Sep 19

Researchers found that greater height was associated with a lower risk for diabetes

Shorter people run higher risk of diabetes: study

Shorter people are at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a study published today.

Health • 10 Sep 19

Research could lead to reduction in incidence of stroke and heart problems in people with diabetes

Messenger molecues targeted in diabetes research

Copying the activity of molecules found naturally in the body could provide a new approach to treating vascular disease in diabetes, a new study involving scientists in Ireland has found.

Science and Technology • 01 Oct 18

The study found more than half the US population will be obese by 2045 if current trends continue

One in eight to have type 2 diabetes by 2045 - study

Almost a quarter of the world's population will be obese by 2045, according to a new study.

Health • 23 May 18

Senator Ray Butler lost 38kg after being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes

Senator calls for availability of free diabetes tests

A Fine Gael Senator - who lost more than 38kg (six stone) since being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes last year - has called on the Government to make a free blood test available for people to test for the condition.

Health • 18 Jul 17

The audit was launched by Minister for Health Simon Harris

Study backs programme for managing diabetes through GPs

New research has found a significant improvement in the health of diabetes sufferers whose condition was managed through regular GP visits.

Health • 10 Jul 17

12-HETE was found in high levels in the blood of patients who had been newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes

Scientists identify biomarker for diagnosing diabetes

Type 1 diabetes could be quicker and easier to diagnose in the future thanks to a discovery by Irish based scientists.

Science • 27 Mar 17

The drug interacts with brain regions that control appetite and energy intake

New drug shows promise in preventing diabetes

An injected drug that reduces blood sugar and promotes weight loss can cut the chances of at-risk patients developing type 2 diabetes by 80%, research has shown.

Science • 23 Feb 17

The new chemicals mimic the effects of exercise on the body

Maynooth scientists make Type 2 diabetes discovery

A team of scientists in Ireland has developed a series of new compounds which in time could be used to help treat Type 2 diabetes.

News • 21 Jan 16

DRIVE consortium will study new ways of treating diabetes

€8.9m study of diabetes treatments announced

Irish-based scientists are to lead a new €8.9m international study aimed at developing natural materials and new surgical devices for the treatment of diabetes.

News • 19 May 15

The study found that 17% of people were found to have abnormal initial fasting blood sugar levels

Thousands may have undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes

The largest ever study into diabetes and cardiovascular risk in Ireland has found as many as 24,000 people could have undiagnosed diabetes.

News • 17 Apr 15

Obesity is a key factor in Type 2 diabetes

Maynooth scientists identify diabetes protein

Scientists at Maynooth University have identified a protein that has the potential to prevent the development of obesity-driven diabetes.

News • 19 Dec 14

The doctors said many women were not able to afford the cost of the medication and were therefore not taking it

Women with gestational diabetes 'at risk'

Two doctors who run a clinic dealing with gestational diabetes have warned that pregnant women and their unborn babies are being put at risk because some patients cannot afford to pay for medication for the condition.

News • 26 Jun 14

Sugar-sweetened drinks appeared to have an effect on the body unrelated to obesity

Sugary drinks linked to increased diabetes risk

Just one can of sugary soft drink raises the relative risk of diabetes by more than a fifth, a study has found.

News • 26 Apr 13

Research indicates rise in diabetes cases

Research published today indicates that, by 2020, the number of adults aged over 45 with diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes in Ireland is expected to rise to 9.1% of the population - or over 175,000 people.

News • 02 Aug 12

diabetes