Dail told diabetes care in Donegal is in an ‘absolute crisis’

The Dail has heard that diabetes care in Donegal is in an absolute crisis.

It emerged in recent days that two Consultant endocrinologists at Letterkenny University Hospital have resigned.

All the while, adults with diabetes are waiting 24 months for an appointment which is way above the recommended timeframe of 6 months.

Donegal Deputy Padriag MacLochlainn says urgent intervention is vital:

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