Pump School comes to children with diabetes in Cork

Emily McCloskey from Kenmare , Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. John Buttimer and Evelyn McCarthy from Millstreet  at the launch. Pic: Ger McCarthy

Emily McCloskey from Kenmare , Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. John Buttimer and Evelyn McCarthy from Millstreet at the launch. Pic: Ger McCarthy

Children with type 1 diabetes who normally receive four to five insulin injections daily now have access to an alternative treatment via an insulin pump and attend to a dedicated “pump school” to learn to use the device.

 

An insulin pump is a mini computerised device, which continually infuses insulin under the skin and optimises the blood glucose control.

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Choowawaa! – an arts event and exhibition for children

Choowawaa is West Cork Arts Centre’s annual Arts Event for families and children aged from 2 to 12 years of age.

This year it includes two exhibitions, storytelling sessions, dance and art workshops along with performances from Graffiti Theatre Company.

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-This project is supported by the West Cork Development Partnership under the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 -