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NUI Galway’s Professor Fidelma Dunne has own the overall award at the Irish Healthcare Awards 2016 as judges deemed that her research to improve pregnancy outcomes for women with diabetes, would have an outstanding impact on patient access and care while also making cost savings to service delivery.

The expert diabetes health team from Galway University Hospital, in association with Croí and Diabetes Ireland, will host an interactive patient evening at the Croí Heart and Stroke Centre in Galway on World Diabetes Day, November 14.

A conference which takes place today (Thursday) at NUI Galway, will examine ways of improving the health of young adults with Type 1 diabetes.

A seminar for women with diabetes will take place on April 9 in the Croí Heart and Stroke Centre, Moyola Lane, Newcastle, Galway.

Chromium is an essential trace mineral which forms a major part of the Glucose Tolerance Factor (GTF) in the body, being responsible for the proper use of glucose.

Diabetes Ireland, in partnership with healthcare company MSD, hosted two dedicated diabetes awareness days this month in Cooney’s Pharmacies in Moate and in The Crescent, Athlone.

The Diabetes Team at Galway University Hospital is hosting a free ‘One Stop Information Evening’ on Type 2 Diabetes in the Croi Heart & Stroke Centre, Galway on Thursday October 1 from 6:30pm to 9pm.

A diabetes educator from Galway has received a prestigious international award. Ciara Heverin, who delivers Type 2 diabetes courses under the DESMOND programme, has been presented with the ‘Educator of the Year’ awards in the inaugural Celebrating DESMOND awards.

Free foot screenings for diabetes will be provided by NUI Galway to mark World Diabetes Day on Friday week (November 14).

Eight children with diabetes have been on a waiting list for up to two years to receive insulin pump therapy at the west’s biggest hospital. Others have been waiting from six months to a year.