Get your finest pjs on

Some children at Cork University Hospital donned their favourite nightwear to encourage students and staff to wear their favourite onesie or pyjamas to school on 15 November.

It’s part of CUH Charity’s Type Onesie Day which aims to raise vital funds to support the Paediatric Diabetes Service at the hospital.

Each school will be provided with a suite of information, prepared in partnership with experts from CUH, to help explain Type 1 to school children.

Lauren, a nine year old patient at CUH, has had Type 1 diabetes since the age of five, but the active schoolgirl does not let the condition slow her down. She wears a sensor on her arm and an insulin pump around her waist.

She said: “My old GAA team knew I had diabetes and why I wear a sensor but some of the girls on the new team always ask me. I try to explain but they never stop asking me questions.

“I want to be a part of Type Onesie Day to help teach people about diabetes so I can stop answering questions and just play!” she said.

Type 1 diabetes requires daily insulin management, regular blood sugar monitoring and constant vigilance to avoid life-threatening complications.

The Paediatric Diabetes Service at CUH provides critical care and support to young patients and their families from across Munster, helping them manage the condition and live full, healthy lives.

Monika Seidel, Charity spokesperson, said: “By taking part, students will learn about diabetes and show support by wearing onesies or pyjamas to school.

“It’s a great opportunity to educate, have fun, and make a real difference. Schools’ participation in Type Onesie Day will directly benefit these children and help ensure they receive the best possible care.”

Schools can register to take part in Type Onesie Day at cuhcharity.ie/type-onesie-day.