EMERGE Study

Today is: World Diabetes Day 2017 The theme of World Diabetes Day 2017 is Women and diabetes – our right to a healthy future. https://www.idf.org/our-activities/world-diabetes-day/wdd-2017.html • 1 in 7 births is affected by gestational diabetes. In the Saolta Region, your midwife or doctor will tell you if you need to be tested for diabetes in your pregnancy. • If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, it is very important that you plan for your pregnancy. To view or download our prepregnancy care leaflet please click here. The Diabetes in Pregnancy Service for the Saolta Region will be glad to be of assistance to you. Clinics are available throughout…

Two new research trials that may be of interest to you that we are involved in. EMERGE for women with GDM examining the benefits of Metformin and EXPECT for women with Type 1 Diabetes examining a new insulin Degludec in pregnancy preparation or in pregnancy. Call Michelle (086 0208726) for further information.

The Atlantic DIP team are delighted at the success of our Seminar for Women with Diabetes that took place in Croi House today. Our fantastic group of attendees shared their experiences of diabetes and of pregnancy and our group of experts delivered excellent talks on various topics including care before and during pregnancy, diet, exercise, new technologies/research and breastfeeding.