With Dublin Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Group: Part 2

Welcome to another Thriveabetes interview. I am joined by Emma O’Toole and Niamh Downes from the Dublin Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Group which celebrated 10 years of existence in February 2021. Niamh created the Diabetes in Ireland closed Facebook group, creating the Irish Diabetes Online Community #IREDOC, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2008 at age 30 years. Emma was diagnosed in 1988 at age 7 years. Niamh & Emma set up the Dublin Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Group having their first meeting in February 2011. DUBLIN ADULTS WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES GROUP The group is meeting virtually via zoom during the Covid pandemic but hopes to resume face to face meetings at the end of 2021. CONTACT: If you would like the link to meetings email [email protected]. They also have a facebook page where you can leave messages:   / 169847736412651   ABOUT THRIVEABETES Thriveabetes is a community group created to foster peer support for people with diabetes in Ireland through our events and online support platforms. It’s run by a group of dedicated volunteers who live with diabetes and are passionate about the power of bringing people with diabetes together so we can find: INFORMATION, MOTIVATION, AND INSPIRATION TO THRIVE WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES Find out more about @Thriveabetes on our: website: https://thriveabetes.ie/ Facebook: @Thriveabetes   / thriveabetes   Twitter: @Thriveabetes   / thriveabetes