Joint account of a #T1Mum and her #T1Warrior teen daughter. Both passionate diabetes advocates. We didn't come this far, to only get this far 💙
Dunfermline, Scotland
Joined March 2023
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Caroline Held retweeted
2nd part of the My Diabetes Story from Instagram Live. Lost first part due to technical difficulties but please watch and share the bum off it. #LylasLaw 💛💝🌻
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theglucoseneverlies.com/faq-…
With new CGMs arriving — and many not sharing data — we risk shaking what makes CGM powerful: accuracy & trust.
70% TIR must mean the same across devices.
We need global standards so the CGM data that predicts health today remains true tomorrow.
#CGM #DiabetesTech #TheGlucoseNeverLies
@WilmotEmma @parthaskar @sotonDSN @DSN_Amanda @Tazzy_devil777 @drpratikc
Caroline Held retweeted
Please everyone keep sharing and signing this petition
@triggersbroom17 is so incredibly brave to be so vocal so soon about Lyla but its so important we make sure something positive comes from this
Please get behind #lylaslaw
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🕯️ Lyla was 2 years old.
She died from undiagnosed #T1D less than 16 hours after being seen by a GP.
Her parents are calling for Lyla’s Law: routine testing for T1D in children at point of care.
Read. Share. Sign.
🔗 petition.parliament.uk/petit…
#LylasLaw
@triggersbroom17
Caroline Held retweeted
AMAZING NEWS 🗞️ 🥳 - we’ve managed to get the UK 🇬🇧 Government to agree to a debate on Diabetes in Sport on September the 3rd - Which I believe is the first time ever the government has spoken on this subject.
But we need your support so please watch & raise awareness 🙏
Caroline Held retweeted
In today's #FMQs, I followed up on last week's Member's Business on access to diabetes technology.
#DiabetesTechCantWait #DiabetesDebateScotland
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Thank you for your incredible energy and support as we kick off 2025! Together, we’re fighting for a future where insulin is affordable and accessible for all.
Here’s to another year of powerful, lasting change—thank you for standing with us!
ALT Blue background with a beige painted circle behind white text that reads, "Thanks for standing with us, and being a part of our #insulin4all community!"
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Thank you @JackIredale14 for the support today!
We’re really looking forward to the fixture with @CambridgeUtdFC 🙌
Good luck to the U’s! @CambridgeUtdWFC
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Safe quality care is urgently needed for those older people with diabetes in UK care homes. The Commission must recommend that competent, compulsory training of staff is needed now covering all aspects of this care. msn.com/en-gb/health/other/c…
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💙Digi-Elf has found the Coping With Diabetes Tool for 10 to 14 year olds 💙
Take a look in your #DigiBeteAPP today!
🎄 Look out for more age groups coming in 2025!🎄
Learn more:digibete.org/digibete-teens/…
#Diabetes #type1diabetes #T1D #dedoc #t1dlookslikme #Core20Plus5 #CommunityLed #ClinicallyApproved
ALT A screenshot of DigiElf holding a mobile phone which shows the Home Screen of the coping with diabetes tool on the DigiBete App
Caroline Held retweeted
This is an incredibly useful resource, developed in partnership with young people with #T1D @DigiBeteUK @BT1DUK thanks to the generous financial support of two of our donor families. Please share with your hcp and type 1 community #GBdoc #Type1Diabetes
💙Coping With Diabetes Tool for 10 to 14 year olds in the DigiBeteApp💙
The coping with diabetes tool in the #DigiBeteApp is there to help support 10 to 14 year olds with #type1diabetes. This is brought you in collaboration with our wonderful partners @BT1DUK .
💙This emotional support tool for those living with type 1 diabetes, has been co-designed with young people and psychologists across the UK.
Learn more here: digibete.org
More information for other age groups, coming soon!
#T1D #Burnout #Wellbeing #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #DigiBete #CommunityLed #ClinicallyApproved
Caroline Held retweeted
#DiabetesVoice – #Diabetes is more than managing blood sugar, it’s a constant emotional challenge. Our research shows that 3 in 4 people with diabetes experience mental health issues like anxiety or depression. Making well-being central to diabetes care can help achieve a better #DiabetesLife. Read more in our latest article: bit.ly/DV-beyond-blood-sugar
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We’re aware that in some parts of the UK people are being made to switch from their preferred continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to a different one, mainly due to local NHS financial decisions.
Switching CGM can affect how people manage their type 1, from how it works with hybrid closed loop systems to whether or not it causes skin irritation. We know that every part of the NHS has a limited budget, but we believe everyone who needs a CGM should be able to choose one based on their personal needs and preferences – as recommended in England & Wales by NICE.
This is a known issue across the UK and is being addressed. If you’re based in England and have been put on a different CGM, ask your Diabetes Healthcare Team to email Professor Partha Kar, NHS Type 1 Diabetes & Technology Lead, with details of the local situation.
We’ll keep you updated with progress on this issue.
ALT A female runner outside under a blue sky stretching her arm which has a glucose monitor on it.
Caroline Held retweeted
#CGM’s are like the best friend who’s there for you but also texts you 47 times a day about things you don’t want to hear.
“Hi, are you high again?”
Yes, Brenda, thanks for pointing it out.
#DiabetesTech #T1DTruths
Caroline Held retweeted
#FMQs: Today is #WorldDiabetesDay. Diabetes tech can transform lives, but Scotland’s waiting lists are extremely long. England & Wales have 5-year plans; where’s Scotland’s?
#DiabetesTechCantWait #FairAndEqualAccess @DiabetesUK @DiabetesScot @BreakthroughT1D
Caroline Held retweeted
#WorldDiabetesDay – The findings of our latest global research released today, show that over 3 in 4 of people with #diabetes have experienced anxiety, depression, or other mental health condition because of their diabetes. It’s time to put well-being at the heart of diabetes care & start the change we need for a better #DiabetesLife. Read our press release and support out campaign this November: worlddiabetesday.org/press-r…
Caroline Held retweeted
President Biden should resign as an act of protest tomorrow so Kamala Harris could be sworn in as the first female president until January.
That would make Trump 48 and ruin that stupid hat of his.
Can we get this trending.
Caroline Held retweeted
🚨 Rachel Reeves has announced more money for the NHS
This money must be used to fund the NHS and not private, profit making companies within our NHS
RT if you agree. #OurNHS 💙💙
Caroline Held retweeted
📰 NEWS 📰
Today, Beta Bionics announced the official launch of its iLet Bionic Pancreas with integration to Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor.
Users can utilize hands-free dosing without the need for carb counting or daily insulin adjustments. 🙌
beyondtype1.org/beta-bionics…