Diabetes Lanarkshire

Encouraging a dialogue between the Diabetes team and people affected by diabetes in Lanarkshire via social media with an aim to improve diabetes care.

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@clarabara6
@whatsgoindownk
@dewils1013
@kirstymcnab4
@lynnsneddon1
@garyc25535426
@aileen_agibb12
@mccrossanpeter
@NHSLanPodiatry

[Diabetes Lanarkshire @DiabetesNHSL]

Congratulations to Aileen Gibb (Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist) in gaining your Master of Science Degree in Diabetes Care with Merit. What a proud achievement and valuable asset to the NHSL Diabetes Service!

[Diabetes Lanarkshire @DiabetesNHSL]

*For all Freestyle Libre users using the Android 13 Operating system – further announcement from Abbott. For further information, please click on the attached link. https://t.co/jJUVj8J7hS.

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Feb 2023 - a message for anyone using Freestyle Libre 2. Abbott has advised of a voluntary recall for certain FreeStyle Libre 2 Sensors in UK. Please open the attached link. https://t.co/8xOL3cSIvL

[Diabetes Lanarkshire @DiabetesNHSL]

Diabetes UK have launched their ‘Diabetes is Serious’ survey for 2023 and they want to hear from as many people living with diabetes in Scotland as possible.

If you wish to complete the survey this year, please click on link: https://t.co/Jmgxc91oI5

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Diabetic Foot Study Article - available:
https://t.co/oP4goCOmo0

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GLP-1 Issues - NHS Lanarkshire

[Diabetes Lanarkshire @DiabetesNHSL]

@clarabara6 @whatsgoindownk @dewils1013
@kirstymcnab4 @lynnsneddon1 @garyc25535426
@aileen_agibb12 @mccrossanpeter @NHSLanPodiatry

[Diabetes Lanarkshire @DiabetesNHSL]

Congratulations Aileen Gibb (Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist) in gaining your post graduate Diploma in Diabetes Care. A valuable asset to the NHSL Diabetes Service!

[Diabetes Lanarkshire @DiabetesNHSL]

Find out more about free NHS Lanarkshire support to help you to quit smoking:

📲https://t.co/hlygkbHtYZ
📞0800 84 84 84

#NSD2022 #NoSmokingDay

[Diabetes Lanarkshire @DiabetesNHSL]

Having diabetes increases your risk of developing angina, heart attack, stroke, and poor circulation. Adding smoking to diabetes more than doubles your risk of poor outcomes from these conditions.

[Diabetes Lanarkshire @DiabetesNHSL]

No Smoking Day takes place on Wednesday 9 March, make it the day to quit your own way! Thousands of people who used to smoke have quit using our expert support in Scotland. Start your unique journey and #QuitYourWay

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@clarabara6 @whatsgoindownk @dewils1013 @kirstymcnab4 @lynnsneddon1 @garyc25535426 @aileen_agibb12 @mccrossanpeter
@NHSLanPodiatry

[Diabetes Lanarkshire @DiabetesNHSL]

NHSL Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist and Fellow of the Royal college of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow, Debbie Wilson will be sharing her expertise on Covid Toes affecting young people on BBC Scotland’s ‘The Nine Show’ tonight 9-10pm. Please tune in if you are interested.

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@clarabara6 @whatsgoindownk @dewils1013 @kirstymcnab4 @lynnsneddon1 @garyc25535426 @aileen_agibb12 @mccrossanpeter
@NHSLanPodiatry

[Diabetes Lanarkshire @DiabetesNHSL]

Another Independent Prescriber in the Diabetes Podiatry Team. Well done Gary Crossan. A huge well deserved achievement.

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#improving the patient journey #extendedscope #advancedpractice
@clarabara6 @whatsgoindownk @dewils1013 @kirstymcnab4 @lynnsneddon1 @garyC25535426 @aileen_agibb12 @mccrossanpeter @docvsugar @mariondevers

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Enhancing the patient journey - Diabetes Podiatry Team all trained to request MRI for their patients *Thank you to Scott Robinson – Superintendent Radiographer

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How often you’re screened for diabetic retinopathy will depend on your last two screening results. To find out when your next appointment is likely to be visit https://t.co/9fUNEJQQ7D