This month Suzy is joined by Elaine and Fiona from the NI team, who will chatting all about volunteering with Diabetes UK NI, including opportunities, highlights and information about our new Live Well Champion volunteering role. There will be a new episode available every month, so make sure to join us as we explore all the topics, advice and questions that matter to you. For more information about diabetes visit the Diabetes UK website. You can keep up to date with the Northern Ireland team here. Follow us on social media @diabetesukni Twitter | Instagram | Face ..read more

In episode 10 we're looking at travel and sport when managing type 1 diabetes. Hosted by Sam Cormack, Our Lives Our Voices Youth Co-ordinator, guests for this episode are Sian Dunwoody, Our Lives Our Voices Youth Worker and Young Leaders Lea Carson and James Coughlin. This is the third and final episode from Our Lives Our Voices, catch-up on previous episodes that cover various topics of interest to young people living with type 1 diabetes. There will be a new episode available every month, so make sure to join us as we explore all the topics, advice and questions that matter to ..read more

In episode 9 we cover big changes in a young person's life, and how this can impact those managing diabetes. We'll be taking a look at moving to secondary school, higher education, moving home, entering the workplace and more. Hosted by Sam Cormack, Our Lives Our Voices Youth Co-ordinator, guests for this episode are Sian Dunwoody, Our Lives Our Voices Youth Worker and Hollie Morrison, a Young Leader in the project. Our Lives Our Voices is taking over three episodes in our series, diving into various topics of interest to young people living with type 1 diabetes. There will be a ..read more

In episode 8 of Let's Talk Diabetes we're joined by members of Our Lives Our Voices. This episode introduces the youth project and takes a look at peer support, diabetes burnout and stigma faced by young people living with type 1 diabetes.  Hosted by Sam Cormack, Our Lives Our Voices Youth Co-ordinator, guests for this episode are Sian Dunwoody, Our Lives Our Voices Youth Worker and Aimee Stevenson, a Young Leader in the project. Stay tuned as Our Lives Our Voices takes over the next three episodes, diving into various topics of interest to young people living with type 1 d ..read more

In episode 7 of Let's Talk Diabetes we are joined by members of the Diabetes UK Northern Ireland team to take a look back on some of our favourite highlights in 2023 and what we have planned for the year ahead. This episode is hosted by Suzy Hull, our Healthcare Engagement Manager. Suzy is joined by Tina McCrossan, Diabetes UK Assistant Director for Local Impact, Roxanne Small, Engaging Communities & Volunteering Manager, and Sam Cormack, Our Lives Our Voices Youth Co-ordinator.  There will be a new episode available every month, so make sure to join us as we explore all the ..read more

In this episode of Let's Talk Diabetes we're joined by Mark Davies, Consultant Clinical Psychologist working in Belfast City Hospital, who is also involved in a number of ongoing research projects. Mark and Suzy discuss how healthcare professionals can support the emotional wellbeing and resilience of people living with diabetes. Presenter - Suzy Hull, Healthcare Engagement Manager at Diabetes UK NI. There will be a new episode available every month, so make sure to join us as we explore all the topics, advice and questions that matter to you. For more information about diabetes visit the ..read more

In this episode of Let's Talk Diabetes we're joined by Mark Davies, Consultant Clinical Psychologist working in Belfast City Hospital, who is also involved in a number of ongoing research projects. Mark and Suzy discuss the importance of emotional wellbeing and resilience for people living with type 2 diabetes and share some helpful advice. Presenter - Suzy Hull, Healthcare Engagement Manager at Diabetes UK NI. There will be a new episode available every month, so make sure to join us as we explore all the topics, advice and questions that matter to you. For more information about diabete ..read more

In this episode of Let's Talk Diabetes we're joined by Mark Davies, Consultant Clinical Psychologist working in Belfast City Hospital, who is also involved in a number of ongoing research projects. Mark and Suzy discuss the importance of emotional wellbeing and resilience for people living with type 1 diabetes and share some helpful advice. Presenter - Suzy Hull, Healthcare Engagement Manager at Diabetes UK NI. There will be a new episode available every month, so make sure to join us as we explore all the topics, advice and questions that matter to you. For more information about diabete ..read more

In this episode of Let's Talk Diabetes we're joined by Sara Carse, an independent Diabetes Nurse Consultant and Niall O’Kane, a GP Pharmacist from Maghera Medical Centre in Mid-Ulster. They discuss many of the numbers involved in managing diabetes and share some helpful advice. Presenter - Suzy Hull, Healthcare Engagement Manager at Diabetes UK NI. There will be a new episode available every month, so make sure to join us as we explore all the topics, advice and questions that matter to you. For more information about diabetes visit the Diabetes UK website. You can keep up to date with th ..read more

In this episode of Let's Talk Diabetes we're joined by Diabetes Specialist Nurse Sara Carse and Dietitian Lesley Hamilton. We chat about what to expect when you're newly diagnosed, initial appointments, diet, education programmes and more. Presenter - Suzy Hull, Healthcare Engagement Manager at Diabetes UK NI. There will be a new episode available every month, so make sure to join us as we explore all the topics, advice and questions that matter to you. For more information about diabetes visit the Diabetes UK website. You can keep up to date with the Northern Ireland team here. Foll ..read more