World Diabetes Day takes place on Thursday 14 November 2013. To mark the occasion, staff from the diabetes department in the Louth/Meath Hospital group are hosting free diabetes information events in Dundalk and Drogheda. Anyone who has been diagnosed with diabetes, or people at risk of developing diabetes are encouraged to visit the Outpatients Department in Louth County Hospital on Wednesday November 13th, or the health promotion corner on the ground floor of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Thursday November 14th between 10am and 4pm. Diabetes nurse specialists and dietitians will be on hand to provide advice and information on managing diabetes, in relation to food, physical activity, foot-care, and pre-pregnancy planning for women with diabetes. Staff from the diabetes department will also be available in the Longwalk shopping centre, Dundalk and Laurence shopping centre, Drogheda from 11am to 3pm on Friday November 15th to offer free diabetes advice. Speaking in advance of the diabetes information events, Pauline O’ Hanlon Diabetes Nurse Specialist said, “Diabetes is a significant health problem in Ireland. Based on the latest census information, Diabetes Ireland estimate that during 2011 the total number of people in Ireland in all age groups with type 1 and type 2 diabetes reached 190,000. Many people may have type 2 diabetes for over seven years without realising it. It's very important to be aware of the risk factors, which include being overweight, having a family history of diabetes, and in relation to women, having a history of gestational diabetes. However, both type 2 and type 1 diabetes can be managed effectively by incorporating a healthy diet and physical activity, monitoring blood glucose, medication and attending for regular follow up with their GP or hospital diabetes clinic". Due to the rise in obesity, type 2 diabetes is becoming more common in children and young adults, including women of child-bearing age. For women with diabetes, pregnancy carries certain risks for mother and baby. Due to the increased demand, a Pre-Pregnancy Care Clinic has been established in the Louth/Meath Hospital group . Linda Matthews, Diabetes Nurse Specialist, Pre-Pregnancy Care said: "Risks can be reduced with proper healthcare before, during and after pregnancy and the majority of women with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. The Pre-Pregnancy Care Clinic offers women with diabetes specialist advice and support to plan a pregnancy in order to achieve the best possible outcome for mother and baby."
Senator Mary Moran
Wednesday 13 November 2013
Staff from Louth/Meath Hospitals to host information events to mark World diabetes Day
World Diabetes Day takes place on Thursday 14 November 2013. To mark the occasion, staff from the diabetes department in the Louth/Meath Hospital group are hosting free diabetes information events in Dundalk and Drogheda. Anyone who has been diagnosed with diabetes, or people at risk of developing diabetes are encouraged to visit the Outpatients Department in Louth County Hospital on Wednesday November 13th, or the health promotion corner on the ground floor of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Thursday November 14th between 10am and 4pm. Diabetes nurse specialists and dietitians will be on hand to provide advice and information on managing diabetes, in relation to food, physical activity, foot-care, and pre-pregnancy planning for women with diabetes. Staff from the diabetes department will also be available in the Longwalk shopping centre, Dundalk and Laurence shopping centre, Drogheda from 11am to 3pm on Friday November 15th to offer free diabetes advice. Speaking in advance of the diabetes information events, Pauline O’ Hanlon Diabetes Nurse Specialist said, “Diabetes is a significant health problem in Ireland. Based on the latest census information, Diabetes Ireland estimate that during 2011 the total number of people in Ireland in all age groups with type 1 and type 2 diabetes reached 190,000. Many people may have type 2 diabetes for over seven years without realising it. It's very important to be aware of the risk factors, which include being overweight, having a family history of diabetes, and in relation to women, having a history of gestational diabetes. However, both type 2 and type 1 diabetes can be managed effectively by incorporating a healthy diet and physical activity, monitoring blood glucose, medication and attending for regular follow up with their GP or hospital diabetes clinic". Due to the rise in obesity, type 2 diabetes is becoming more common in children and young adults, including women of child-bearing age. For women with diabetes, pregnancy carries certain risks for mother and baby. Due to the increased demand, a Pre-Pregnancy Care Clinic has been established in the Louth/Meath Hospital group . Linda Matthews, Diabetes Nurse Specialist, Pre-Pregnancy Care said: "Risks can be reduced with proper healthcare before, during and after pregnancy and the majority of women with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. The Pre-Pregnancy Care Clinic offers women with diabetes specialist advice and support to plan a pregnancy in order to achieve the best possible outcome for mother and baby."
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