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Let's end on BG Bingo... and the magic number is 10.2. Anyone calling it?

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A5. First, you owe no-one your diagnosis. (Okay, well, some people, but in social situations, no.)
Second, you are more than your diabetes and if the people you're around take more than a few weeks to sort that out, that's a them problem, not a you problem.
Third, if it's a confidence thing, go slow. If you're MDI, start dosing at the table when you're out. If you're doing finger pricks, just do them like you would at home (but pick up and stash your test strip, please. Diabetic confetti is hilarious to us, a biohazard to normies). Work on normalising it the best you can for you.
Fourth, seriously, take your time. If you don't want to tell someone and it doesn't put you (or them) at risk, you don't have to. We're not obligated to crawl up on the altar of vulnerability just because we don't have functional beta cells.
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Q5. No one should feel that they have to hide their #diabetes. What's your advice for people who maybe don't have the confidence to disclose, or find themselves in situations where they feel they can't? #GBDoc

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A4. I have had friends that can't stand the idea that disability can happen to anyone at anytime remove themselves from my life.

I think it's a bit of a shame, but I also don't think it's my place to make people deal with more than they can. I hope they never experience it, but I hope if they do, they are surrounded by better friends than they were to me.

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Q4. Have you had any negative responses to disclosing your diabetes? How did you respond to this? #GBDoc #stopthestigma

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A3. I've only had the one job since my dx and given that I got hired after a dinner out where I injected myself at the table...

I'm not a helpful answerer for this question - my life is weird. 😅 #GBDoc

Q3. Let's talk work. When do you disclose your diabetes? When applying for the job, at the interview or when you start the role if successful? #GBDoc

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A2. I don't hide my tech, but I also don't put it on display. That requires way too much foresight for my brain. It goes where it fits and if it's on display, so be it. If it's hidden, no big.

I don't mind people asking. I do mind the people who, after asking what the pump at my waist or the sensor on my arm is, become experts in what T1D folks can and can't do and eat. Like, you didn't know what this was, I don't think I'm going to bow to your newfound expertise.

I *love* wild diabetic sightings. The best ones are when we're the Spider-Man pointing meme. Especially when it's across train platforms or something. We're so cute when we get excited. #GBDoc

Q2. With tech being more common, diabetes is now becoming more visible to see. Do you hide your tech? Do you mind people approaching you and asking about it? What about other Diabetics approaching you? #GBDoc

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A1. Oh, absolutely. I'm big on self-advocacy and the more people I can get to think of it (or any chronic condition that I or anyone else deals with) as normal, the better life gets.

Also, it weeds out the ones that can't handle anyone different.

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Ryn here. T1d for 8 years now, pump and CGM with CamAPS (new user, been on it about a week).

Man, I love potatoes in all forms, you can't make me choose. It's like choosing between my pets. They all have their place.

However, if you haven't had Syracuse Salt Potatoes (or more known more closely as Papas Arrugadas from the Canaries), then put that on your to-make list. #GBDoc

Let's get going with our weekly #DiabetesChat.
Q1. Are you comfortable with disclosing your #diabetes to people? Is it something that you're happy and okay to talk about in a group setting for example? #GBDoc

Hello and welcome to this weeks chat. I'm Laura (assisted across to the #Fediverse again by Ian) and I'll be guiding you through the next hour. Please introduce yourself, your relationship to Diabetes and answer the ice breaker - what's the best form of potato (chip, roast, jacket etc)
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Q1 Do you use technology to manage your #diabetes if so what are you using? #GBDoc

@GBDocChatHost I forgot it was today! But I'm just in time for bragging rights

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Finally time for BG bingo.
Tonight’s number is......drum roll please🥁
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8.7mmol/L, or 176mg/dl

Who’s near, far or just right?

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@GBDocChatHost That there is a “good kind” and “bad kind”. That there is a “fat kind” and “not fat kind”.

That youth can’t have T2D and adults can’t be diagnosed with T1D.

That any type can be reversed (this is primarily T2D, but the public conflates the types).

That the use of insulin means it’s T1D. That one can become the other based on insulin usage.

That all the types are the same disease.

That T2D is ONLY about insulin resistance.

That there are “good” carbs and “bad” carbs.

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Q2) How does it make you feel/react to read or hear incorrect things about #diabetes?

Have you ever challenged/corrected any misinformation (Verbal, written or audible)?

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Q1) What are the different types of #diabetes myths and misconceptions that you have heard or personally experienced?

Let's be some myth-busters tonight🙂

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Hello and welcome to tonight's #GBDoc Tweet chat 👋

It's James Ridgeway here and I am your host for tonight🙂

The theme is around #diabetes myths and misconceptions.

But before we begin who has joined me in tonight's chat?

Remember to #GBDoc

FreeStyle Libre users… don’t upgrade LibreLink yet.

I’ve just updated to v 2.10 and the app now won’t launch.

iPhone 13 mini iOS 16.5.1 so all up to date. Have restarted phone. Still borked.

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@blogmywiki @jamescridland I don’t know but doubt it esp since all T1D’s can now get flash/ CGMs on prescription. Might be worth posting to #GBDoc on Twitter?

A thread on how to extract insulin from your Omnipod if the need arises.

I put some of this up for an FB group a while back and thought it might be helpful for some folks out here. Yes, I know the official line is if your pod goes bad you just have to throw it out regardless of how much insulin it has in it – that’s a load of hot nonsense. It’s not hard, honest.

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