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 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
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
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 … Science and Technology • 01 Oct 18
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 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 … Health • 18 Jul 17
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
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
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 … Science • 23 Feb 17
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
€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
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
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
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 … News • 26 Jun 14
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 … News • 02 Aug 12
