Jessica Muirhead

Mum of boys, sci-fi and fantasy addict, T1D and environmental consultant. Among other things.

[Jessica Muirhead @cob_web]

@SW_Help We've been trying to get home since 3:30, with 2 kids. Surely it's time for rail replacement coaches?!!

[Jessica Muirhead @cob_web]

@PaulDFollows Got my sign up in Ash Vale!

[Jessica Muirhead @cob_web]

#GBDoc Help! I am fed up with omnipod, but love Android AAPS. My pump updgrade choice is Dana i with either AAPS or CamAPS or Ypsopump with CamAPS. As a pump the Ypso looks nicer, but will I regret leaving AAPS? I can't find much about the differences.

[Jessica Muirhead @cob_web]

@Anna90523382 Thanks. I've had implanted contact lenses so I don't know why I'm so scared. I guess because this is a surprise and emergency.

[Jessica Muirhead @cob_web]

#GBDoc please tell me your experience of retina surgery. I have a possible tear so have an emergency appointment with the surgeon tomorrow and might need laser.

[Jessica Muirhead @cob_web]

Oops - #gbdoc

[Jessica Muirhead @cob_web]

#doc how are people in the UK dealing with the lack of Fiasp? I haven't been able to get vials for a while and now can't get cartridges either.

[Greg James @gregjames]

Ever turned off someone’s pancreas?

[Jessica Muirhead @cob_web]

@DiabeticDadUK I've been told by Pharmacy 2u there's no stock. I'm nearly out 😭

[Jessica Muirhead @cob_web]

@OrlahealthPA @diabetes_chat @Anna90523382 @IdocN I didn't stay overnight at all (1993 age 14). I went into the diabetes centre every day for about a week but wasn't admitted.

[Jessica Muirhead @cob_web]

@DiabeticDadUK My son's DSN is T1. Makes a real difference.

[Jessica Muirhead @cob_web]

@T1D_Coeliac @DiabeticDadUK HbA1c is not the only criteria for a pump. I got one because I was struggling with exercise and hypos. As for spikes from drinks - a pump doesn't really stop those, but occasionally I will take the hit, because life is meant to be enjoyable 😊

[Jessica Muirhead @cob_web]

Steroid injection day 1. Shot up after a hypo at lunch, for some reason AAPS didn't put my basal back on until my BG started coming back down. I think it's struggling with the amount of IOB? Still, a hypo after a steroid injection is quite impressive 🤣 #GBDoc #wearenotwaiting

[Jessica Muirhead @cob_web]

@DiabeticDadUK Now my son is also T1 I'm a member of parent groups and I feel like I need this on quick-paste! I'm not saying I never worry about my son's BG (or mine!) but perspective is SO IMPORTANT. I never had any idea of spikes etc growing up on finger pricks and mixed insulin. Still here!

[Jessica Muirhead @cob_web]

Steroid injection day 1 #gbdoc #wearenotwaiting I set my basal profile to 120% over night, and the loop managed to keep me roughly in range with constant SMBs, so this morning I increased to 150%. Just had breakfast with 120% bolus... so fingers crossed that will be enough.

[Jessica Muirhead @cob_web]

@PROPERCORN most disappointing bag of popcorn ever! Made us laugh, but it was the last in the multipack so we were also sad.

[Jessica Muirhead @cob_web]

20ish years since I first did @DAFNEUK, and have just finished a remote DAFNE Pump course with @ClaireHenke1! Hard work but I'm going to miss my Thurs PM diabetes chat!

[Jessica Muirhead @cob_web]

AMAZING

[Jonathan Pie @JonathanPieNews]

I can’t get enough of this. He’s like a reverse Robin Hood. Taking from the have-nots to give the wealthy more places to sit outside Pret A Manger.

It doesn’t surprise me, it’s just fantastic that he’s just come out and said it.

[Jessica Muirhead @cob_web]

@Kidfears99 My 11 year old had it. I didn't make him quarantine as he has T1D and needs help with it. No one else in the house caught it.