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OUR PROJECTS

We have a long To - Do List, but here is what the MAG has achieved so far:

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UHL DAFNE Approved

As of June 17th 2022, UHL is now officially a DAFNE approved centre.

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Dietician for Adult Clinic in UHL

There were 0 dieticians for UHL, now there are currently 3 in UHL.

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Increase of Endocrinologists in UHL

There are now 3 Consultant endocrinologist working in the adult clinic in UHL.

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Insulin Pump Clinic for UHL

There are still challenges to accessing technology in UHL. This includes: insulin pumps, sensor's and smart pens. 

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DNS in UHL

Diabetic Nurse Specialists are required for UHL to be DAFNE approved. There were 4.4 Diabetes Nurses in UHL. There are now 6 Diabetes Specialist Nurses.

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Access to technology in UHL

UHL can treat patients on pumps, however they are not an insulin pump clinic and patients need to access a pump from another clinic. 

A BREAKDOWN IN NUMBERS

ABOUT US >

Midwest Diabetes is a group of people with diabetes from Limerick and Clare who have campaigned for better diabetes services in the University of Limerick Hospitals since 2019.

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We organized several events in 2021 and 2022 around World Diabetes Day to highlight these issues. Stay tuned for upcoming events for 2023!

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