<p class=""><a href="https://www.dexcom.com/en-IE/dexcom-g7-cgm-system"><span style="text-decoration:underline">Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitor CGM, the G7</span></a> is available now in Ireland. The main differences are that G7 has a 30-minute warmup and the transmitter is included in every sensor, so there is no need for the two-step process when applying to have it funded by the HSE. Here’s some more information to accessing the G7 in Ireland.</p>

<p class="">We are fully in the Summer holiday season and everyone except me is mad to get to places where sunshine and warmth are guaranteed, I thought I would share a couple of things I’ve learned about being in other countries with diabetes and having to plan for mishaps.</p>

<p class="">This post is a collection of things to consider if you are interested in exploring an insulin pump as an option for you and has come about because I get quite a few emails from people asking. My honest answer is that it doesn’t matter what I think, a pump has to be: “<em>The right device, at the right time, for the right person</em>” and hopefully these tips will help you determine this.</p>

<p class="">I’m very excited to announce the launch of the Type 2 Diabetes 100 Voices project which is being lead by my #Diabuddy of mine and fellow Diabetes Ireland Advocacy group member, Valerie Humphries.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">World Diabetes Day 2018 and Family. Instead of my usual fourteen days of diabetes trivia to raise awareness of diabetes I wanted to do something a little different - a family album. And I would love if you joined me in creating your own Diabetes Family Album. </p>