Karen

CDE RN @ Diabetes Victoria; wife and proud mum (twin daughters & singleton son); T1 since 1982 - diabetes doesn't define me, it adds another dimension

[Karen @kaz_craw]

@freeman_raech @HangryPancreas @AusDiabetesEd That we are! High on our course accreditation agenda 😉
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[Karen @kaz_craw]

@HangryPancreas @janespeight I have no words for that ... 🤬
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[Karen @kaz_craw]

@georgieclairep @freeman_raech @AusDiabetesEd Yep ... one glib unthinking word in a rush vs a compassionate and understanding approach can make all the difference.
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[Karen @kaz_craw]

@freeman_raech @AusDiabetesEd I don’t think many DEs really recognise the opportunities they have to positively (or adversely) affect how they can influence the trajectory of their clients’ mental health journey.
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[Karen @kaz_craw]

Diabetes troubleshooting is a constant ... all day ... every day ...
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[Prof Jane Speight #EndDiabetesStigma @janespeight]

A1 - right, so not just relentless but unpredictable - that’s a big problem because one day you do things a certain way and everything’s OK and the next you do the same and it’s not - that is SO frustrating #ADEAchat

[Karen @kaz_craw]

The domino effect ... 😔
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[Rachel McKeown Freeman @freeman_raech]

@AusDiabetesEd I know if my daughter is having trouble with her friends, she doesn’t manage her diabetes so well. #ADEAChat

[Karen @kaz_craw]

Something different to juggle every day makes for unique mental health challenges when living with diabetes 🤷🏼‍♀️
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[Prof Jane Speight #EndDiabetesStigma @janespeight]

In SO many ways... #ADEAchat

[Karen @kaz_craw]

It’s pretty special 🥰
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[Australian Diabetes Educators Association @AusDiabetesEd]

@kaz_craw Congrats on being a new nanna!!! #ADEAchat

[Karen @kaz_craw]

#ADEAchat Karen here, T1 for a loooong time, RN CDE, and a new Nanna! I love to bake as stress relief 🤪

[Karen @kaz_craw]

@BreakfastNews Why not apply the principles of School of the Air?
Successfully running since 1951.

[Karen @kaz_craw]

@KarenJamesonCDE @T1_Fi @AusDiabetesEd Let’s hope it all lives up to expectations and meets objectives for all stakeholders! Looking forward to seeing what all the very hard work by so many has resulted in 🤞
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[Karen @kaz_craw]

@AusDiabetesEd Personally, I’m kinda glad I was Dx with T1 after I’d finished school.
Uni life wasn’t easy (back in the dark ages 😂) but I survived.
I take my hat off to all the kids, families and school staff who do their very best to help, support and care 👏
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[Karen @kaz_craw]

@BradenHon @AusDiabetesEd What can I say? Here for a bit longer ... we think ... 🤷🏼‍♀️
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[Karen @kaz_craw]

@AusDiabetesEd Hi ho, Karen here checking in from afar; living with T1, and a CDE.
Hot weather is my life ... aircon rules!!!
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[Karen @kaz_craw]

Yep ... every day is different and every day there will be something that catches you unawares 🤷🏼‍♀️ #ADEAchat

[Rachel McKeown Freeman @freeman_raech]

@AusDiabetesEd Diabetes management relies on so many things. Have knowledge to change what you are able to, and be aware of the things you can’t influence. The body and how it reacts to its environment is going to test you! #ADEAchat

[Karen @kaz_craw]

As a PWD, I’d like to think I treat others how I’d like to be treated - R.E.S.P.E.C.T. #ADEAchat

[Karen @kaz_craw]

Listen to the person with diabetes and one size doesn’t it all are my foundation philosophies for practice #ADEAchat

[Karen @kaz_craw]

Ability to drink and enjoy good coffee is important 😂☕️🤩
Oh, and to listen and then provide encouraging feedback, even if it’s not really what I want to hear 😉 #ADEAchat

[Karen @kaz_craw]

So so important! I’ve had some fabulous mentors throughout my nursing and diabetes careers ... count them as wonderful friends as well as colleagues and can ask them anything anytime. #ADEAchat

[Australian Diabetes Educators Association @AusDiabetesEd]

Alrighty on to question 1 for the night.

Q1. What role do role models and mentors play in your career/life with #diabetes

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[Karen @kaz_craw]

Yes, hot and humid it sure is 😎
Gotta love aircon 😂
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[Australian Diabetes Educators Association @AusDiabetesEd]

@kaz_craw Great to e-meet you, Karen. Nice and warm in SG? 😁 #ADEAchat