Diabetes patient group concerned over clinic suspension at Mullingar hospital
A diabetes patient group has raised serious concerns following the temporary closure of a specialist clinic at Regional Hospital Mullingar due to staffing shortages.
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A patient group representing diabetes sufferers in the Midlands has expressed serious concern over the temporary closure of a specialist clinic at Regional Hospital Mullingar, RTE reported on October 5. The Health Service Executive wrote to patients with type 1 diabetes at the end of September to inform them that the adult day diabetes centre was being temporarily suspended due to staffing shortages. [1]
Norman Dolan, a type 1 diabetic patient from Delvin in County Westmeath, was among those who campaigned for the specialist clinic for many years, RTE reported. Over 20 years ago, former Health Minister Mary O'Rourke was involved in discussions regarding the service. [1]
Diabetes management aims to keep blood glucose levels within normal limits to prevent health complications. Patients monitor their blood glucose using meters or continuous glucose monitors, and long-term levels are tracked through blood tests. [2]
In short
- The adult day diabetes centre at Regional Hospital Mullingar has been temporarily suspended due to staffing shortages.
- The Health Service Executive informed type 1 diabetes patients of the suspension at the end of September.
- A Midlands diabetes patient group expressed serious concern regarding the clinic closure.
Sources
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- [1]Concerns raised after suspension of diabetes clinicRTE, 2h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Diabetes management on Wikipedia
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