A Guide to Type 1 Diabetes Management, Technology and Everything Else You Need to Know” is now out and available on Amazon https://t.co/ZpE7s5BQEs or Cambridge Publishing https://t.co/wy3uDuIInG
Today is #WorldAutismDay 💙
For over two decades, I have walked the path of being both a mum and an advocate. It has been a journey filled with love, learning, resilience, and a relentless determination to ensure that my son and others like him are seen, heard, and supported.
This month is #WorldAutismAcceptance and #TeamMWL#BOTW is by @mayng888.
For anyone seeking a deeper understanding of neurodiversity it offers practical insights to enhance the lives of autistic individuals.
Available at MWL Libraries https://t.co/QmnysKVYwK
Findings from our UNBIASED study reveal additional barriers that can prevent some children from ethnic minority & lower income communities accessing, or effectively using, diabetes tech. And practical recommendations to support more equitable access.
📱https://t.co/4Rwp8Oloax
UNBIASED, led by Chief Investigator @mayng888, spoke to children from ethnic minority backgrounds or deprived areas, & their families, about the challenges they face & what they think could help.
While healthcare professionals also shared their perspectives & ideas.
Our UNBIASED national #diabetes study funded by @DiabetesUK aims to bridge the digital gap of #ethnicity and #socialdeprivation by better understanding existing barriers to #technology and developing practical solutions
Do share free access paper here👇
https://t.co/0fTlHwzsfR
The #NHS England #ClosedLoop Study in Children & Young People with #T1D represents a ground-breaking initiative, marking the first nationwide pilot effort to extend universal health coverage for #HCL systems. 12 month outcomes reported-Open Access here⬇️
https://t.co/v34CEFLPDr
Professor May Ng: Use of CGM and insulin pumps is lowest among black ethnicity and those in most deprived areas, therefore, highest HbA1C is observed in those groups.
@mayng888@DiabetesUK
What real impact is #diabetes tech having on people’s lives?
Professor May Ng @mayng888 and her team have looked at children and young people living with #T1D who have used #HybridClosedLoop for over 12 months👇 (1/3)
Mandarin translation of @JourneyWBrendan is complete and publishing contract in China signed. Thanks to my amazing childhood friends for steering it & encouraging me along the way.We hope to raise #AutismAwareness # in the far east soon ❤️ #worldautismday#AutismAcceptanceWeek
Paediatric Consultant, Prof May Ng OBE, is leading a national research study focussing on the reasons why children with Type 1 diabetes from ethnic minority groups or in low socioeconomic areas are less likely to use potentially life-saving technology.
➡️https://t.co/bXLya5OLZy