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Jean Langford and Aisling White will both speak at the conference
TWO LIMERICK women who live with Type 1 diabetes will speak at a national event in Dublin.
Thriveabetes 2026 in the Crowne Plaza, Dublin, takes place on April 18.
Organised by volunteers from across the country, the conference will feature educational talks, panel discussions, opportunities to meet others living with Type 1 diabetes and access to the latest technological developments.
Approximately 30,000 people in Ireland live with Type 1 diabetes and take insulin multiple times a day or use an insulin pump.
Patients need to monitor their glucose levels carefully, follow an activity plan and engage with ongoing education.
Jean Langford is originally from Caherdavin and now based in Edinburgh - she was diagnosed at the age of 11.
Jean works as a diabetes peer support worker with the NHS and is a passionate advocate.
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She will speak about the power of sharing stories and experiences and will lead a practical workshop on navigating adulthood with Type 1 diabetes.
Aisling White is a Limerick primary school teacher who has lived with diabetes for almost 30 years.
She helped to develop the young adult programme for the conference and is a long-time advocate for diabetes awareness.
She also delivers professional development courses for school staff on how best to support children with diabetes in the classroom.
This year's conference will welcome more than 200 attendees for a day of sharing stories, psychological support and access to the latest technologies.
There will also be an exhibition area featuring devices and supports.
For information and tickets, see www.thriveabetes.ie.
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