Karen Rigby
@krrigbyt1dresearch.bsky.social
Mixed methods researcher. Exploring type 1 diabetes and eating disorders. University of Bristol. Formerly from Melbourne. Enthusiastic about living in Devon, wild swimming, live music, good friends and improving healthcare through research.
A big thank you to NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre for supporting this work exploring type 1 diabetes and disordered eating (T1DE). One step closer...
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Are people with type 1 diabetes who count carboyhdrates more likely to develop eating disorders?
A recent review suggests the opposite may be true:
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#T1DE
Review led by @krrigbyt1dresearch.bsky.social
A recent review suggests the opposite may be true:
bit.ly/3GZhzOL
#T1DE
Review led by @krrigbyt1dresearch.bsky.social
Exploring links between carbohydrate counting and eating disorders in people with type 1 diabetes - Bristol Biomedical Research Centre
Evidence suggests that people with type 1 diabetes who count carbohydrates are less likely to experience eating disorders, according to a recent review of past studies. But this review also found sign...
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May 8, 2025 at 12:57 PM
A big thank you to NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre for supporting this work exploring type 1 diabetes and disordered eating (T1DE). One step closer...
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Reposted by Karen Rigby
Today is November 20...birthday of James Collip
One of the unsung heroes in discovery of #Insulin-he helped to purify insulin for use in humans
Also credited with one of the very first descriptions of hypoglycaemia & its treatment with glucose solution
Amazing!!! #Diabetes
#gbdoc 💙
One of the unsung heroes in discovery of #Insulin-he helped to purify insulin for use in humans
Also credited with one of the very first descriptions of hypoglycaemia & its treatment with glucose solution
Amazing!!! #Diabetes
#gbdoc 💙
November 20, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Today is November 20...birthday of James Collip
One of the unsung heroes in discovery of #Insulin-he helped to purify insulin for use in humans
Also credited with one of the very first descriptions of hypoglycaemia & its treatment with glucose solution
Amazing!!! #Diabetes
#gbdoc 💙
One of the unsung heroes in discovery of #Insulin-he helped to purify insulin for use in humans
Also credited with one of the very first descriptions of hypoglycaemia & its treatment with glucose solution
Amazing!!! #Diabetes
#gbdoc 💙
Reposted by Karen Rigby
Sharing this again for anyone with #diabetes who’s experienced or experiencing #menopause #perimenopause who’s interested
November 16, 2024 at 10:04 PM
Sharing this again for anyone with #diabetes who’s experienced or experiencing #menopause #perimenopause who’s interested
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Are you supporting a young person living with #Type1Diabetes in England/Wales?
Chat online with our researcher Karen about living + organising mealtimes with #T1D. Part of University of Bristol research project.
You could win a £50 Amazon voucher!
Email karen.rigby@bristol.ac.uk for more info!
Chat online with our researcher Karen about living + organising mealtimes with #T1D. Part of University of Bristol research project.
You could win a £50 Amazon voucher!
Email karen.rigby@bristol.ac.uk for more info!
November 11, 2024 at 6:03 PM
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Please repost and share in your networks.
Aged 12 to 25? Living with #Type1Diabetes in England/Wales?
Chat online with our researcher Karen about eating/living with #T1D as part of her University of Bristol research project.
You will also have a chance to win a £50 Amazon voucher!
Get in touch karen.rigby@bristol.ac.uk for more info
Chat online with our researcher Karen about eating/living with #T1D as part of her University of Bristol research project.
You will also have a chance to win a £50 Amazon voucher!
Get in touch karen.rigby@bristol.ac.uk for more info
November 11, 2024 at 6:03 PM
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