Q3 we are all aware of the push for tech to manage our diabetes but what about our choice do you feel confident about saying no to your team about tech such as CGMs or insulin pumps? #GBDoc
Q2 what do you think of your technology? We want to hear all the details good bad and ugly nothings off the table (only share what you feel comfortable with) #GBDoc
Q1 Do you use technology to manage your diabetes if so what are you using? #GBDoc
Hello hello hello welcome to the crazy house tonight you have me @GKahler2 hosting #GBDoc tweet chat (with Ian playing pseudo host here on #Mastodon) & tonight’s discussion technology a hindrance or helpful let’s all introduce ourselves and our connection to diabetes.
Please remember to use #GBDoc on your toots/tweets & #AltText on all images
Another week, another #GBDoc chat (#FediverseChat??)
Join Gary (or Ian stealing Gary's conversation starters) this week, with a chat titled "Is tech a hindrance or a help". It's easy to forget that tech comes with disadvantage, so let's talk about them!
Be here, 9pm BST on Wednesday to join in 🤩 #Diabetes
#gbdoc #fediversechat #diabetes
About tonight's host over on the Bird site I'm @James_Ridgeway_:
- My name is James.
- I have lived with #t1d for 11 years.
- Using @myomnipod + @FreeStyleLibre
- Currently setting up DIY looping.
- I am a diabetes educator for @EDEN_Leicester and a diabetes specialist nurse for @Leic_hospital.
@GBDocChatHost I forgot it was today! But I'm just in time for bragging rights
Well, that's all for this weeks #GBDoc Tweet chat.
My name is James (@James_Ridgeway_), and it's been a pleasure to host tonight🙂
I hope you have enjoyed it.
Until next time...stay safe 👋
Finally time for BG bingo.
Tonight’s number is......drum roll please🥁
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8.7mmol/L, or 176mg/dl
Who’s near, far or just right?
Q5) What do you think needs to happen to reduce/bust myths and misconceptions?
One of the best movements at present in the #diabetes community is #EndDiabetesStigma (https://enddiabetesstigma.org/)?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
Let's shush the stigma🤫
#diabetes #enddiabetesstigma #gbdoc
Q2) How does it make you feel/react to read or hear incorrect things about #diabetes?
Have you ever challenged/corrected any misinformation (Verbal, written or audible)?
Hi @marclungley We will indeed be tooting our #GBDoc chat from 2100 BST this evening alongside the conversation on the Bird site. ^Ian
Thank you all for joining me, @IanCarpentry, here this evening. I will continue to read for a little while on both these Fediverse replies and with those who joined on the bird site. I can see there are still a few working their way through our questions and its not too late - I'll probably add my own answers to these questions later too. Do join us same time (2100 BST), same place, next week for another #GBDoc #FediverseChat
Well that time went quickly. It's already time for our traditional ending of #BGBingo. I'll share a photo of my #libre graph and we'll see who is the closest with digital or a good 'ole finger prick reading.
I'm hoping that no one is close to my 15.4 this evening? I blame the oven chips for tea! #GBDoc
Q5 As people with diabetes we can often over pack and over prepare, what advice would you give yourself when facing change in the future? #GBDoc
Q4. Location changes can mean you move out of a health services area,when did you decided to change your diabetes team or support network? Would you do it like that again? #GBDoc
Q3. Unplanned changes can bring their own challenges, tell us what challenges you faced or what surprised you about your response? #GBDoc