Thriveabetes: Ireland’s Type 1 Diabetes Community

Volunteer-led events, resources and peer support for people living with, or affected by, Type 1 Diabetes.

For people living with or affected by type 1 diabetes where we can find: Information, Motivation, and Inspiration to thrive with type 1 diabetes.

Welcome to Thriveabetes, a place where you can find practical information about living with diabetes such as, what health resources are available, different insulin delivery methods (Pens & Pumps) and ways to monitor your blood glucose levels.

Thriveabetes conferences are organised by volunteers who all live with, or are affected by type 1 diabetes. Meet the Thriveabetes Team of volunteers here.

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Missed Thriveabetes 2026?

Catch up on highlights, speakers, photos and key takeaways from the day in our event summary and in the video below.

Meet Others with Diabetes

Meeting other people with diabetes can make diabetes feel less isolating. Find diabetes support groups, community links and ways to connect with others across Ireland right here at your fingertips (literally).

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Insulin Pumps and CGMs

Some of the resources on this website include information on:

Photos above from Thriveabetes 2024. Photo credits: Damien Mangan, DPRM photography

The thriveabetes organisers

Thriveabetes is organised completely by volunteers who live with type 1 diabetes and are passionate about bring people with diabetes together in real life to share what we deal with every day.

We come from all over Ireland and from many different backgrounds and diagnosis.

Meet the Organisers

Diabetes education

‘The diabetic who knows the most lives the longest’ - Elliott Proctor Joslin

Structured Type 1 Diabetes Education in Ireland is worth pursuing because diabetes education courses make living with diabetes easier. There are a number of different courses available. Click “Learn More'“

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