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Following a split in services this Twitter acct will no longer be in use from 3/10/22. Please follow our east and north herts diabetes acct on @eandndiabetes from this date onwards. Many thanks
#HCT_diabetes have an opportunity for someone to start their career in Diabetes. Band 6 P/T. Working in Bishop Stortford mainly. Come join the great team and gain experience of Community Diabetes care. Please apply via NHS jobs #HCT#diabetes
If you have #T1Diabetes patients who are NOT on #Flash or #CGM ?
They are the MINORITY not getting benefit of tech showing ⬇️ in A1c, ⬇️of admission, endorsed by @NICEComms
Ignore anyone obstructing
It's on prescription...Prescribe at will
Any issues? I will come & support 🙂
We know that it can feel daunting when you’re told you need to start injecting insulin. That’s why, as part of Insulin Safety Week, we’re sharing our 7 simple steps for injecting insulin safely 👇
#InsulinSafetyWeek#ThinkInsulin
If we use it right, Microsoft Teams can work wonderfully for online meetings.
But most of us aren't using it to its full potential.
Instead - we hate it.
Here are 10 Teams features you probably knew nothing about, but will make your life easier.
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The government is ending its Covid-19 Plan B measures in England & face masks will no longer be mandatory, My advice as a doctor & public health specialist is that people should continue to wear face masks (ideally a FFP2 mask) when in indoor spaces outside their home.
@johnredwood All very well in theory but as many others have asked…. Where will you find the extra staff? Not just medical staff but all of the personnel required to efficiently & safely deliver care? A gap that already exists!
It’s #selfcareweek. If you have type 1 diabetes, you will spend approx. 6 hours a year with a health professional and the remaining 8,754 hours being an expert in you. DAFNE provides the knowledge and skills you need to self-manage your diabetes @SelfCareForum#selfcareforlife
🚙 How do I stay safe behind the wheel?
Want to know what to do if an accident occurs? Your responsibilities? And what exactly do you need to tell the DVLA?
We have got all the answers in our ‘Safe driving and the DVLA’ leaflet: https://t.co/kf0TjJiz7s
The next in our series is a very familiar face during the past 2years. Often the voice of reason and calm determination to get the right information across to the public. Jonathan VanTam Deputy Chief medical officer. @blackhistorymonth @HCTNHS@DiabetesHct#Covid19UK
Call for research participants! We are looking for young adults (aged 18-25) with type 1 diabetes to take part in a study looking into the lived experiences of managing this condition. To find out more and sign up go to: https://t.co/UndGIZjrmH #diabetesresearch
Another in our series to celebrate Black History Month.
Mary Seacole,set up the British Hotel,to nurse injured soldiers in Crimea. Came to the UK to see Britain's then nursing techniques. Influenced the way we nurse today. Inspirational!! @blackhistoryuk@HCTNHS@DiabetesHct