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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 7d

Abbott invited me to attend the 2025 European Diabetes Exchange forum and paid for my travel and meals, however, the opinions in this post are my own and were not influenced or reviewed by Abbott.

#IreDOC #HSE #cgms #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #DiabetesCommunity #dX2025London

Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 7d

Diabetes Exchange London

Thriveabetes cofounder, Grainne, with Jean The_Dia_Being_Mindset, Erin Dolan, Ken & Sarah not_a_typical_diabetic_
are attending Abbott’s annual #dxlondon2025.

So great to have such a large Irish contingent this year.

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 10d

✨Wouldn’t it be incredible✨ if we saw a panel like this one, made up of ppl living with all types of diabetes, on @RTELateLateShow on World Diabetes Day? 💙

Imagine the conversations, awareness, and the impact that would have.

🤔 I wonder how we could make that happen?

📅 WDD is Fri, 14 Nov

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 12d

Thriveabetes founder, Gráinne, spoke at the EASD conference in Vienna, which hosted over 14,000 participants.

Invited by #dedoc°, she emphasised the need for support from the healthcare and research communities for Thriveabetes.

Watch the full #dedoc° symposium at EASD 2025 here: buff.ly/GYRsiSb

#dedoc° Symposium at #EASD2025: "What We Wish You Knew - and Why"

#dedoc° symposia place people with diabetes at the centre of the conversation and allow them to present topics of high relevance to the diabetes community. Our #dedoc° symposium at EASD 2025 in…

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 14d

🎉 Thriveabetes 2026 is OPEN for registration!
🗓️ Apr 18, Santry, Dublin

Connect, learn & explore the latest in #Type1Diabetes
🌟 Register at buff.ly/zQQU4u0

More info soon

#IREDOC #NIDOC #ireland #Thriveabetes #Type1Diabetes #T1D #LADA #MODY #DiabetesConference #DiabetesCommunity #DiabetesSupport

Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 19d

Last weekend, Thriveabetes brought together people with type 1 diabetes in Ennis for a Mini Thriveabetes event on Mind Matters.

Here are some highlights…

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 20d

Diabetes in the Workplace Survey
World Diabetes Day 2025

How does managing diabetes at work affect your well-being?

Share your experience to raise awareness of the challenges and join our call for more workplace support for people living with diabetes and those at risk.

buff.ly/02ezyJf

Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 22d

🎉 #ThriveabetesTurns10

In 2015, we launched Ireland’s 1st conference by people with diabetes, for people with diabetes. 💙

It was full of learning, laughter & peer support — and it changed everything.

Were you there? Share your memory!

#Thriveabetes2015 #PWD #DiabetesCommunity

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 23d

Diabetes in the Workplace Survey for World Diabetes Day 2025

How does managing diabetes at work affect your well-being?

Share your experience to raise awareness of the challenges and join our call for more workplace support for people living with diabetes and those at risk.

buff.ly/02ezyJf

Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 24d

Abbott announces its first hybrid closed-loop system in Ireland for diabetes management.

Partnering with Ypsomed & CamDiab, the FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor is now compatible with the mylife YpsoPump. The sensor is available in Ireland from Oct 1st for those eligible.

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · 29d

What’s it really like to live w/ Type 1 Diabetes?

We’re bringing together 6 people living with T1D to share what they’ve learned, what they wish they’d known, and what keeps them going at Mini Thriveabetes:

Where: Ennis, Clare
When: Sat, Sep 27
FREE EVENT
🎟️ Register at buff.ly/USjt3Xp

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · Sep 24

2/2 This session is for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed, burned out, or simply needed someone who truly understands what it’s like to live with diabetes.

🔗 Learn more & register at buff.ly/0PlsJun

#IREDOC #Type1Diabetes #DiabetesSupport #T1DCommunity #NIDOC #T1D #LADA #Diabetic

Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · Sep 24

🎤 Our Mini Thriveabetes Keynote Speaker is Dr Mark Davies, Clinical Psychologist, Belfast City Hospital

Ennis, Clare
Sat, Sept 27

Dr Davies specialises in supporting ppl living w/ type 1 diabetes & has a deep insight into the emotional & psychological impact of managing a lifelong condition 1/2

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · Sep 22

What to expect:
🔹 Diabetes clinical psychologist keynote speaker, Dr Mark Davies
🔹 Type 1 diabetes panel discussion
🔹 And a diabetes technology exhibition

Sat, Sept 27, 2025
Ennis, Co. Clare
From: 10:30- 2

Book your place soon at:
buff.ly/USjt3Xp

Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · Sep 22

Only a few more days left to register 😃
for the FREE Mini Thriveabetes: Mind Matters with Type 1 Diabetes

Go on! Join over 90 people who have already registered!!!

#Type1Diabetes #LADA #T2Insulin #T3c #Mody #t1d #IrishDiabetes #HSE #IreDOC #Diabetic #cgms #Lifewithdiabetes #InsulinDependent

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · Sep 22

✨Visit our Diabetes Exhibition @ Mini Thriveabetes: Mind Matters w/ Type 1 Diabetes ✨
📅 Sat, 27 Sept 2025
📍 Ennis, Clare
🕙 10:30–2

Meet our wonderful exhibition partners:
Abbott • Air Liquide • Dexcom • Glooko • Innovation Zed • MyLifeDiabetes (Ypsomed) • OxyGeneration

🔗 Tickets at buff.ly/0PlsJun

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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · Sep 8

Advice for parents, from parents, when a child heads off to college

‘Flying the nest is the natural next step ... we weren’t going to be all maudlin and upset around them’

www.irishtimes.com

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · Sep 2

A HUGE THANK YOU to the @Clarefm Morning Focus team, Ewelina and Sallyann Barrett who was filling in for Alan on Monday for their warm welcome in studio.

We spoke about 10 yrs of Thriveabetes & our upcoming event in Ennis on Sept 27.

Listen back here:
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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · Aug 31

Exciting news!
Tomorrow at around 10:20am, Thriveabetes co-founder Gráinne will be joining Morning Focus on @ClareFM to chat about our upcoming Mini Thriveabetes in Ennis (27 Sept) and to celebrate 10 years since the very 1st Thriveabetes 🎉
We hope some of you will be able to tune in
buff.ly/WYwUjCV

Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · Aug 24

What’s it really like to live with Type 1 Diabetes?

At #MiniThriveabetes, we’re hosting a panel of 6 real people living with T1D, from all ages & backgrounds.

Register here: thriveabetes.ie/mini-thriveabetes

#Type1Diabetes #IREDOC #NIDOC #T1D #LADA #T2Insulin #Diabetic #DiabetesLife

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · Aug 20

What’s it really like to live with Type 1 Diabetes?

At #MiniThriveabetes, we’re hosting a panel of 6 real people living with T1D, from all ages & backgrounds.

Register here: buff.ly/AB1YTAj

#T1DVoices #Type1Diabetes #IREDOC #NIDOC #T1D #LADA #Diabetic #DiabetesLife

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · Aug 9

Why not make a Weekend of Thriveabetes?

Thriveabetes 2026 takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at The Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport Hotel.
There is a Special Delegate Rate for Thriveabetes attendees
€169.00 Single
€179.00 Double
#diabetes #ireland #diabetic #iredoc #NIDOC #hse #Community

Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · Aug 6

Dr. Davies specialises in supporting adults living with diabetes, with deep insight into the emotional and psychological impact of managing a lifelong condition.

#Type1Diabetes #DiabetesSupport #T1DCommunity #DiabetesBurnout #NIDOC #T1D #LADA #Diabetic #DiabetesLife

Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · Aug 6

🎤 Mini Thriveabetes Keynote Speaker Announcement!
We’re delighted to welcome Dr. Mark Davies, Clinical Psychologist, as the keynote speaker for Mini Thriveabetes 2025!

📍 Ennis, Co Clare
📆 Saturday, Sept 27
🔗 Learn more & register: thriveabetes.ie/mini-thriveabetes

#IREDOC

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Thriveabetes @thriveabetes.bsky.social · Aug 4

Why not make a Weekend of Thriveabetes?
Thriveabetes 2026 takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at The Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport Hotel.
There is a Special Delegate Rate for Thriveabetes attendees
€169.00 Single Occupancy
€179.00 Double Occupancy