Karen Gillespie

Band 6 in Ward 12 UHM/ Diabetes Specialist Nurse. Passionate about diabetes, heart failure and person-centred care. Mum to two amazing kids!

[Karen Gillespie @KazG08]

@GBXANTHEMS happy 9th birthday to Pearse

[Karen Gillespie @KazG08]

https://t.co/SXmUYL2uFb

[Karen Gillespie @KazG08]

@1025Clyde1 @georgebowie shout out for Ruth Allan! Birthday today at Argyll Caravan site xx

[DSNforumUK @DSNforumUK]

Registered nurses such as ANP
& Clinical nurse specialist are not an interchangeable profession or “below” associate roles❌

We are:
✅registered & regulated
✅highly qualified
✅independent professionals
✅specific skill set in a determined nursing scope
✅member of MDT

[Sir Steve Redgrave @SteveRedgrave5]

Some people may not know this about me but I'm a proud ambassador for @DiabetesUK and have been a supporter since my diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.  
Today, on #WorldDiabetesDay I want to join Diabetes UK in starting to tackle the negativity and stigma that people living with diabetes face. 
For me, it was slightly different. I was going for my fifth Olympic gold medal, there was a lot of media attention and a lot of positive stories. But for many others, it’s not like that. 
So many people misunderstand the condition and make judgements which can be subtle, but its effects are harmful. 
It’s time to change the mindset. Please check out their new campaign, ‘If You Knew’ on their social media channels and get involved 💙

[NHS Diabetes Programme @NHSDiabetesProg]

Keith, who lives with type 2 diabetes, lowered his HbA1c level, lost over 2.5 stone and reduced his waist by 5 inches with support from the free Healthy Living programme.

Find out how you can live well with type 2 diabetes this #WorldDiabetesDay. https://t.co/nhm7OkR8NF

[NHS Diabetes Programme @NHSDiabetesProg]

A third of participants on the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme achieved remission of type 2 diabetes in a year. Those interested in joining can discuss with their GP or diabetes team at their next appointment. #WorldDiabetesDay

https://t.co/EzXaLqYFwW

[NHS Diabetes Programme @NHSDiabetesProg]

"Millions of people have diabetes, but how much do you know about it?"

This #WorldDiabetesDay, check out Dr Joan St John's new blog about the different types of diabetes, living well with diabetes and preventing type 2 diabetes ➡️ https://t.co/J94Uh8EUuZ

[🌱Leicester Diabetes @LDC_tweets]

In collaboration with @theRCN, @EDEN_Leicester is hosting a FREE webinar on Constant Glucose Monitoring (CGM) & Hybrid Closed Loop (HCL) therapy for healthcare professionals interested in #diabetes #technology.

Register: https://t.co/QlNEMCOUVy

@VickiaDSN & @James_Ridgeway_ ⬇️

[Breakthrough T1D UK @BT1DUK]

When Real Madrid footballer, Nacho Fernandez, was diagnosed with #Type1Diabetes at 12 years old, he was told his footballing days were over 💙⚽

This Sunday, Nacho is playing for Spain in the #EURO2024 final!

#T1D doesn’t stop you from following your dreams!

#GBDoc

[LesleyR @T1_Lesley]

We've been working on the #DiabetesTechCantWait campaign. Guess what? We’ve been nominated for an award

Please VOTE for us & help keep the spotlight on our plight.

If you SHARE it too it would be much appreciated.

#DiabetesChat #GBDoc

https://t.co/FeuAisUy58

[St Timothy's @StTimothysPS]

Well done to this boy who recently won a medal at the Scottish Fleadh. He played his bodhran for us at assembly.

[DSNforumUK @DSNforumUK]

✨ New & updated version of our insulin chart is now available✨

NEW & improved complete with :

📈 insulin profiles
♻️ Pen Recycling schemes
❌ discontinued insulins removed

🔗 https://t.co/fOf6VGICh3

#gbdoc #insulin #Diabetes

[📰Diabetes Times @DiabetesTimes]

‘Guidelines from the @JBDSIP provide a pragmatic approach for those coming into hospital wearing diabetes technology’ - Dr Parizad Avari

#DUK #DUK2024 #DUKPC2024

[Joint British Diabetes Societies – Inpatient Care @JBDSIP]

Summary of recommendations:
Hospitals policies for technology (CGM, insulin pumps, HCL) & networked meters. Involve people with diabetes & staff
Use data to improve care
Ensure availability of #EHR &EPMA
Annual audit of technology use
https://t.co/dyAOZAddPX

[NHS Lanarkshire @NHSLanarkshire]

NHS Lanarkshire is celebrating World Diabetes Day this year by lighting up all three acute sites blue because this is the official colour of the campaign's symbol and UNite for Diabetes #WorldDiabetesDay

[DSNforumUK @DSNforumUK]

Denmark study

➡️Increased incidence of those with osteoporosis had T2DM

➡️Treatment with alendronate shows reduced incidence of DM or better fasting BG with those with DM

#EASD2023

[DSNforumUK @DSNforumUK]

➡️Mody misdiagnosed as T1 or T2DM
➡️Specific MODY diagnosis can determine treatment
➡️Up to 49% MODY DM are on mismatched treatments

[sharlen bissland @SharlenBissland]

Excellent opportunity to work in monklands with a great team @UHMonklands
Registered Nurse - Frailty Assessment Unit - NHS Scotland https://t.co/1MhBTb3b66