<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="">The Limerick, Clare, and Nenagh diabetes groups formed the Midwest DiAdvocacy group to campaign for DAFNE, Insulin pumps, and lots more national issues. We have organised three events in the run-up to World Diabetes Day, Sunday 14th November; Access to Care selfie, Dip for Diabetes, and a WDD meetup.</p>

<p class="">I know lots and lots and lots of people with diabetes are still waiting to be called for the COVID-19 vaccination and I was surprised to be one of the first people to be invited for my first dose. Read about the emotion at receiving my vaccination and I share how I reacted to it. </p>

<p class="">When I joined the Irish diabetes online community #IREDOC in 2010, I had no idea where that journey would take me. In fact, I didn’t think it would take me anywhere but to a better place with my diabetes; all I wanted was to meet other people with diabetes and to learn from them.</p><p class="">Ten years later, being part of the DOC has taken me to so many places I never imagined possible. From support group organiser to blogger to event organising to public speak