Elizabeth OShea

Elizabeth OShea lives in Dublin, Ireland, where she works as a technical writer in instructional design. Currently she is studying homoeopathy at the Irish School of Homoeopathy. Her ambition is to be a member of a whole-health practice that integrates GP, homoeopathy, acupuncture, nutrition, and psychological services.

Elizabeth has Type 1 diabetes and was diagnosed in December 1997. She has used an insulin pump from April 2000. She is happy to answer queries about pump use in the Republic of Ireland.

Her interests include gardening, holistic health, and dogs - particularly pug dogs and Labradors.

Pages on this website Elizabeth OShea has written, edited or contributed to

Just like wearing a yoyo - Elizabeth OShea describes how she initially wore a yoyo instead of a pump to get used to being attached to something 24 hours a day
Pumps in the Republic of Ireland - Information about pump use in the Republic of Ireland
Funding issues - Description of the situation in the UK regarding pumps and funding

Other sites on the internet

Food, facts and insulin - Elizabeth OShea's website recounts her experiences as an adult-onset insulin dependent diabetic. It includes an eclectic collection of diabetes related information and simple, delicious recipies.

Send a message to Elizabeth OShea

You can email Elizabeth OShea at sastacht@mail.com

Created: March 2001; Last updated: Wednesday 19 July 2006