11/10/2026
💙 MORE THAN TYPE ONE — AND SO MUCH MORE THAN NUMBERS
On Saturday, Gráinne attended HER EVENT in Dundalk, organised by Catherine Brady diabeticcatherine, bringing women living with type 1 diabetes together for a day of learning, sharing and connection.
There was so much to take away from the day.
💙 Conversations about nutrition being more than carb counting, letting go of food guilt and remembering that food should be enjoyable. Thank you so much, Dr Cathy Breen, Clinical Specialist Dietitian in Obesity & Diabetes.
💙 Honest discussions about hormones, periods, pregnancy, menopause, and the need for greater awareness, research and support for women living with diabetes throughout their lives with Dawn Adams, Midwife & Women’s Health Speaker.
💙 The importance of self-compassion, and recognising that chasing perfect glucose numbers isn’t always healthy for our minds with Patrica McCrystal, Psychologist. Consultant Counselling Psychologist
💙 useful tips on pelvic health from Eimear Murphy, Clinical Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist | Blackrock Clinic
💙 A personal journey of taking a GLP1 shared by Aideen Furlong
But one of my biggest takeaways wasn’t from a presentation.
It was the reminder of just how important finding your community can be.
There are always people in the room who have never attended a diabetes community event before. People who may have lived with type 1 for decades without ever having the opportunity to sit with others who truly understand.
Sometimes we don’t realise how much we’re carrying until we find somewhere safe to share it.
And sometimes just hearing someone else’s story reminds us that we’re not alone.
A huge thank you to Catherine Brady for bringing everyone together, and to all the speakers and attendees who shared their knowledge, experiences and honesty.
We are so much more than type 1 diabetes. And connection matters. 💙
💬 If you were there, what was your biggest takeaway?
