In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Eamon Keogh, discusses diabetes with Dr Kate Guyewska, Clinical Manager for Advocacy and Research, Diabetes Ireland and Dr Cathy Breen, Interim Dietetic Lead – HSE, National Clinical Programme for Diabetes. We hear about the different types of diabetes—Type 1, Type 2, and gestational—highlighting their symptoms, risk factors, and the importance of early diagnosis.
The episode also focusses on the stigma associated with diabetes and how language matters when talking to service users. With lots of information about the resources and supports available. Further information and links available in the podcast descriptor.