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<p>The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has commenced work on an assessment of metabolic surgery for the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity. Photo: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland</p>

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Hiqa looks at gastric bypass as treatment for type 2 diabetes

In Ireland, it is estimated that 160,000 people are affected by this form of diabetes, with obesity being the most important modifiable risk factor

<p>The research found the percentage of adults in Ireland who are obese increased from 10% in 1998 to 23% in 2018.</p>

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Number of type 2 diabetes patients predicted to double to more than 410,000

Over 225,000 people in Ireland have diabetes, most of whom have type 2 diabetes. A new study has found body mass index is a much bigger indicator of type 2 diabetes than genetics. File Picture.

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Body mass index a bigger factor in type 2 diabetes than genetics

Diabetes prevention needs to start at home and in schools, leading doctor warns

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Diabetes prevention needs to start at home and in schools, leading doctor warns

Type 2 diabetics face three-year wait for gastric surgery

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Type 2 diabetics face three-year wait for gastric surgery

Study: Losing 1g of fat from pancreas reverses Type 2 diabetes

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Study: Losing 1g of fat from pancreas reverses Type 2 diabetes

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WINE BOOST: Drinking red wine with dinner may improve the heart health of people with Type 2 diabetes, new research suggests.

Sat, 17 Oct, 2015

New GP lead service to be offered to people with diabetes

New GP lead service to be offered to people with diabetes

A new GP led diabetes service is being offered to around 70,000 people across the country.

Wed, 30 Sep, 2015