The Diabetes Federation of Ireland (www.diabetes.ie) was created in 1967. First registered as a charitable organization called the Irish Diabetic Association, the federation’s mission is to assist individuals with diabetes and work with other organizations to find a cure for the disease. National services provided by the Diabetes Federation of Ireland include a telephone helpline, the magazine Diabetes Ireland, help for parents with diabetic children through support groups and the Sweetpea Kidz Club, child and adolescent activities, health education and conferences, community programs, and negotiated motor and health insurance rates. The Diabetes Federation of Ireland also is an advocacy group and liaison with the HSE and Department of Health and Children, monitoring anti-discrimination activity, providing professional support with the journal Diabetes Professional and the Professional Services Section. The Diabetes Federation of Ireland is headquartered in Dublin and has several national offices. However, their website, www.diabetes.ie, is …