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

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.

#GBDoc

Well done @OtherRyn That is a proper #BGBingo there. Dead on the 176.

Don't worry about joining the #GBDoc chat late. Its great to have you with us and the questions will stay out there if you want to add your answers to the threads afterwards.

@GBDocChatHost I forgot it was today! But I'm just in time for bragging rights

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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?

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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🤫

#GBDoc

Q4)
Do you think there are myths and misconceptions about the word ‘#diabetes’ alone, due to a poor understanding of the different types?

I had some people previously say to me about #T1D:
- That's the worst one right?🤔
- That's the one you get at birth?🤔
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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)?

#GBDoc

Hello and welcome to tonight's #GBDoc Tweet chat 👋

It's James Ridgeway here and I am your host for tonight🙂

The theme is around #diabetes myths and misconceptions.

But before we begin who has joined me in tonight's chat?

Remember to #GBDoc

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