Phaedra Perry

Head of South West and South Central @SWSCDiabetesUK @DiabetesUK Lover of @PerrysCider, Somerset. My own views.

[Diabetes UK South West and South Central @SWSCDiabetesUK]

Meet Calum from Cornwall. 👋

He lives with type 1 diabetes and is a Young Leader for the Together Type 1 programme.

Through his role, he raises awareness of diabetes and supports other children and young people with the condition, helping them to feel less isolated and alone.

[Diabetes UK South West and South Central @SWSCDiabetesUK]

In celebration of Diabetes Week, the south west and south central team, partners and volunteers were busy supporting hundreds of people across the region.

https://t.co/N66A0qGA0O

#DiabetesSWSC #Diabetes #DiabetesAwareness #Health

[Diabetes UK South West and South Central @SWSCDiabetesUK]

We have support groups set up across the south west and south central regions for both adults, and children and families. They're a safe and friendly space for people to come together to share experiences and advice with each other: https://t.co/0fM9kjYnJL

#DiabetesSWSC

[Diabetes UK South West and South Central @SWSCDiabetesUK]

Our Regional Head @PhaedraPerry explains why regular foot checks are so important for people living with diabetes.

#DiabetesSWSC

[Phaedra Perry @PhaedraPerry]

Thank you for inviting us to join you - always a fantastic opportunity to learn more about diabetes and meet new people. Great day! #diabetesweek #diabetesuk

[Diabetes UK South West and South Central @SWSCDiabetesUK]

The two super clinics in #Bodmin and #Staustell provided 132 patients with all nine of their annual diabetes checks in 30 minute appointments.

https://t.co/hkLcjuA3TJ

@CornishStuff
@DiabetesUK

[Diabetes UK South West and South Central @SWSCDiabetesUK]

Melody from Bristol spends time drawing to help her cope with her diabetes and eating disorder. She has lived experience of diabulimia, a serious condition that people with type 1 diabetes can develop.

Read what she shared in the comments. 👇

#art #bristol #diabetes #diabulimia

[Diabetes UK South West and South Central @SWSCDiabetesUK]

We had a great time visiting Christchurch Hospital last weekend to talk to their patients about living well with diabetes and raising awareness.

If you'd like a member of our team to attend an event like this one, get in touch.👇

https://t.co/4hESdTg5Jv

@NHSDorset
#diabetes

[Diabetes UK South West and South Central @SWSCDiabetesUK]

Mohammed, a retired solicitor from #Buckinghamshire, was able to put his type 2 diabetes into remission by making changes to his lifestyle.

https://t.co/FS7GGaW1pJ

#T2D
#Type2diabetesremission

[Diabetes UK South West and South Central @SWSCDiabetesUK]

Great news for our diabetes support group @SnackpackExeter, and Thoverton School who received £1,500 thanks to this group of fundraisers.

https://t.co/nJyJXNpZXA

[Diabetes UK South West and South Central @SWSCDiabetesUK]

If you're keen to understand more about the menopause, and how it can affect your diabetes, this event is for you 👇

#DiabetesSWSC

[Diabetes UK South West and South Central @SWSCDiabetesUK]

Following the news that some secured funding will be provided by NHS England, to support the roll out of hybrid closed-loop tech for people with type 1 diabetes, we’ve started answering some of your questions 👇

https://t.co/oYsuKpSNJ9

#DiabetesSWSC

[Diabetes UK South West and South Central @SWSCDiabetesUK]

Hybrid closed-loop: what’s the fuss?

Amber from #Plymouth, who lives with type 1 #diabetes, gives her take on the recent NICE guidance and what it’s like using HCL tech.

https://t.co/r5DL2B6U15

#DiabetesSWSC

[Diabetes UK South West and South Central @SWSCDiabetesUK]

Thank you Megan for sharing your story 🩵

[Phaedra Perry @PhaedraPerry]

Thank you to my amazing team of staff and volunteers across all of south west and south central for what we have achieved this year! Please take a read and share just a snapshot of our 2023 highlights X @SWSCDiabetesUK @DiabetesUK

[Diabetes UK South West and South Central @SWSCDiabetesUK]

As we come to the end of the year, we look back at the incredible achievements of our amazing diabetes community. Thank you everyone for your ongoing support 🩵

https://t.co/szvpTmyi99

#DiabetesSWSC

[ColetteMarshall @ctmarshallceo]

Yesterday with team Southwest and central @SWSCDiabetesUK to celebrate @PhaedraPerry 10 years wise leadership of the team @DiabetesUK

[Phaedra Perry @PhaedraPerry]

@ctmarshallceo @SWSCDiabetesUK @DiabetesUK Thank you! Really appreciate the efforts everyone went to to celebrate my ten years with @SWSCDiabetesUK It’s been an incredible ten years supported by an amazing team of staff and volunteers. Lots more to look forward to!

[Diabetes UK South West and South Central @SWSCDiabetesUK]

#WorldDiabetesDay (14th November) is an important date in our calendar, and this year we had a wealth of activity taking place across #southwest and south central.

Here's how we celebrated. https://t.co/kfPTpcOQy2

[Diabetes UK South West and South Central @SWSCDiabetesUK]

Congratulations to #Southampton based nurse, Paula Johnston, who has been recognised as healthcare professional of the year.

https://t.co/D5xAbbKUz6

#DiabetesSWSC

[Diabetes UK Research @DUK_research]

If you’re aged 12-18 and are living with #Type1Diabetes or are a parent or HCP who cares for a young person with type 1, you could take part in a study being run by researchers at @UniofExeter who are exploring how to develop a programme that supports young people to get active.