Hannah Dunning

 

Hi! I'm Hannah. I am 23 years old and am currently in my fourth year studying Early Childhood Education in Marino Institute of Education.

I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 9 years ago. Since then I have been learning to balance my health and lifestyle to lead a higher quality of life. Having attended clinics for almost a decade I understand the difference between quality of clinics and understand the sometimes small changes which can make a big impact! This is why I joined the Young Adult Panel last year, to help make these small changes.

Diarmuid Moloney

I am 24 years old and have been living with Type 1 Diabetes for the past 10 years. I've been involved with the D1 Now Study since the Summer of 2019.
I currently work as a Physical Education and Irish Teacher in Co Limerick where I try to encourage all our students to live an active and healthy lifestyle. This job also gives me opportunities to educate young people on diabetes, the signs, symptoms and how it can be managed daily!
In September 2017, me and my sister (also type 1) climbed Mt Kilimanjaro to raise awareness and funds for the charity Diabetes Ireland. Soon after, our brother was too diagnosed with type 1 diabetes which now makes 3 in the family. This trip proved that diabetes shouldn't stop you from achieving your goals while also highlighting the importance of consistently striving for better care for the future.

Michelle Long

 I have been living with Type 1 Diabetes for over 14 years and being involved with the 'D1 Now' study since early 2014. I work as European Partner Channels Relationship Builder for EuroSTAR Software testing conferences and I also manage the exhibition for the sister conference UKSTAR. My job allows me to travel over Europe to conferences and events, which brings its challenges with Diabetes, but I'm always up for the challenge! I have an interest in raising awareness of diabetes and helping others with Diabetes. I previously set up a Diabetic club in LYIT (Letterkenny IT). The D1 Now study has allowed me to continue helping others with Diabetes through the research we do and my role within the YAP team.

Cameron Keighron

I have been living with Type 1 diabetes for 8 years and got involved with the D1 Now study when is began in 2014. I currently work as the Education Officer in NUI Galway Students' Union but completed my undergraduate in Biotechnology and postgraduate in Regenerative Medicine in NUI Galway. I'm a passionate fencer, LGBT+ activist and love research. I first got involved cause I wanted to know more about diabetes research but now I stay involved because of the opportunity to advocate for young people coming after me, and ensuring they get the best diabetes care possible. View Cameron Keighron's role in The Patient Effect documentary here

Ciara Duffy

I am 24 years old and have been diabetic for almost 18 years. I have a BSc in Sports Science with Exercise Physiology from AIT. I have been on the YAP since its inception in 2014.
Both myself and my younger sister are type 1 and getting involved in the YAP is my way of making sure that her and all of the next generation of diabetics get the best care possible that works for them. I have had some amazing doctors and nurses over the years but i believe that the D1 Now study is going to allow all of the amazing medical staff we deal with to be utilised by diabetics to their fullest capability in a way that works for both sides of the clinical coin.

Rosah Mangan

I am 21 years old. I have had diabetes for 5 years. I am currently studying Costume Design in Dun Laoghaire Institute for Art, Design and Technology. I joined the YAP in 2016 as I heard about the work researchers from the Diabetes Centre in Galway and NUI Galway were doing and I was eager to become involved.

 

 

 

Antony Caulfield

 

I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 5 years old in 2002. I have been a member of the YAP since it was initially set up in 2014. I'm keen to remain involved in the development of the D1 Now intervention as we start the pilot phase of the work.

 

 

 

 

Síofra Kelleher

I was diagnosed with type one in 2010, and my life was heavily influenced by my diagnosis. I'm currently studying Business Information Systems in UCC, and I am hoping to pursue a career in diabetes technology once I graduate.

I joined the YAP after wanting to make a difference in the diabetes community. I strive to improve the lives of the diabetics that come after me, especially those who were young like I was when diagnosed.