T1_Lesley
@t1lesley.bsky.social
T1 Diabetic. Advocate for diabetes care. Volunteer & campaigner for Diabetes Tech & education.
Guest speaker next week discussing the #DiabetesTechCantWait campaign. Where we are now & what’s still to be done.
Listen on X or YouTube search for @Diabetes_Chat/@DiabetesChat
@skintomcginto.bsky.social @diabeteschat.bsky.social
Listen on X or YouTube search for @Diabetes_Chat/@DiabetesChat
@skintomcginto.bsky.social @diabeteschat.bsky.social
February 26, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Guest speaker next week discussing the #DiabetesTechCantWait campaign. Where we are now & what’s still to be done.
Listen on X or YouTube search for @Diabetes_Chat/@DiabetesChat
@skintomcginto.bsky.social @diabeteschat.bsky.social
Listen on X or YouTube search for @Diabetes_Chat/@DiabetesChat
@skintomcginto.bsky.social @diabeteschat.bsky.social
Yet I’ve been publicly scolded for saying if you’re not part of the solution you’re part of the problem.
It doesn't matter how strong your opinions are. If you don't use your power for positive change, you are, part of the problem.
~Coretta Scott King
#BlackHistoryMonth
~Coretta Scott King
#BlackHistoryMonth
February 13, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Yet I’ve been publicly scolded for saying if you’re not part of the solution you’re part of the problem.
Today in the @thescotsmanpaper.bsky.social
“Accountant are making clinical decisions”
Have you any comment @jennimintomsp.bsky.social ?
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
“Accountant are making clinical decisions”
Have you any comment @jennimintomsp.bsky.social ?
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
'Accountants are making clinical decisions': Diabetes patients slam NHS service
Patients trying to access technology for type one diabetes say they are not getting the support they need.
www.scotsman.com
February 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Today in the @thescotsmanpaper.bsky.social
“Accountant are making clinical decisions”
Have you any comment @jennimintomsp.bsky.social ?
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
“Accountant are making clinical decisions”
Have you any comment @jennimintomsp.bsky.social ?
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
Not been on in ages.
Have I missed much?!
Have I missed much?!
January 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Not been on in ages.
Have I missed much?!
Have I missed much?!
It was hard to keep up with the debate & post on all the SoMe platforms. Ive just copied & pasted from one platform to another.
Please Share. We need change in Scotland. #T1D
#DiabetesDebateScotland
Please Share. We need change in Scotland. #T1D
#DiabetesDebateScotland
January 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
It was hard to keep up with the debate & post on all the SoMe platforms. Ive just copied & pasted from one platform to another.
Please Share. We need change in Scotland. #T1D
#DiabetesDebateScotland
Please Share. We need change in Scotland. #T1D
#DiabetesDebateScotland
Debate
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social £29 million in 2016 plus £8.8 million for this year is still only £4.2 million per year over the last 9 years. The current estimate for providing tech to all 36,000 #T1D in Scotland is around £120 million per year. #DiabetesDebateScotland
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social £29 million in 2016 plus £8.8 million for this year is still only £4.2 million per year over the last 9 years. The current estimate for providing tech to all 36,000 #T1D in Scotland is around £120 million per year. #DiabetesDebateScotland
January 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Debate
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social £29 million in 2016 plus £8.8 million for this year is still only £4.2 million per year over the last 9 years. The current estimate for providing tech to all 36,000 #T1D in Scotland is around £120 million per year. #DiabetesDebateScotland
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social £29 million in 2016 plus £8.8 million for this year is still only £4.2 million per year over the last 9 years. The current estimate for providing tech to all 36,000 #T1D in Scotland is around £120 million per year. #DiabetesDebateScotland
Debate
Tonights debate is about Diabetes Tech insulin pumps & Hcl these are only prescribed for Type 1 diabetics. Why are we discussing type 2??
#DiabetesDebateScotland
Tonights debate is about Diabetes Tech insulin pumps & Hcl these are only prescribed for Type 1 diabetics. Why are we discussing type 2??
#DiabetesDebateScotland
January 8, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Debate
Tonights debate is about Diabetes Tech insulin pumps & Hcl these are only prescribed for Type 1 diabetics. Why are we discussing type 2??
#DiabetesDebateScotland
Tonights debate is about Diabetes Tech insulin pumps & Hcl these are only prescribed for Type 1 diabetics. Why are we discussing type 2??
#DiabetesDebateScotland
Debate
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social unding has been given to give what is needed but its ok to prescribe on cost efficiencies to get more people on tech.
Safety is paramount. You cannot rely on inaccurate sensors or let children have systems that parents cant follow.
#DiabetesDebateScotland
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social unding has been given to give what is needed but its ok to prescribe on cost efficiencies to get more people on tech.
Safety is paramount. You cannot rely on inaccurate sensors or let children have systems that parents cant follow.
#DiabetesDebateScotland
January 8, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Debate
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social unding has been given to give what is needed but its ok to prescribe on cost efficiencies to get more people on tech.
Safety is paramount. You cannot rely on inaccurate sensors or let children have systems that parents cant follow.
#DiabetesDebateScotland
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social unding has been given to give what is needed but its ok to prescribe on cost efficiencies to get more people on tech.
Safety is paramount. You cannot rely on inaccurate sensors or let children have systems that parents cant follow.
#DiabetesDebateScotland
Debate.
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social is recapping on the ANIA program & the £29mil given since 2016 for diabetes tech.
We are all aware that all of this money was not used exclusively for Diabetes Tech.
#DiabetesDebateScotland
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social is recapping on the ANIA program & the £29mil given since 2016 for diabetes tech.
We are all aware that all of this money was not used exclusively for Diabetes Tech.
#DiabetesDebateScotland
January 8, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Debate.
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social is recapping on the ANIA program & the £29mil given since 2016 for diabetes tech.
We are all aware that all of this money was not used exclusively for Diabetes Tech.
#DiabetesDebateScotland
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social is recapping on the ANIA program & the £29mil given since 2016 for diabetes tech.
We are all aware that all of this money was not used exclusively for Diabetes Tech.
#DiabetesDebateScotland
Debate
Miles Briggs also had a friend he's reflecting on when they worked together & she had to go & test her blood in the middle of a shift
#DiabetesDebateScotland
Miles Briggs also had a friend he's reflecting on when they worked together & she had to go & test her blood in the middle of a shift
#DiabetesDebateScotland
January 8, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Debate
Miles Briggs also had a friend he's reflecting on when they worked together & she had to go & test her blood in the middle of a shift
#DiabetesDebateScotland
Miles Briggs also had a friend he's reflecting on when they worked together & she had to go & test her blood in the middle of a shift
#DiabetesDebateScotland
Last nights debate
Thank you to @foysolchoudhury.bsky.social
for bringing a Type 1 Diabetes Technology debate to
@ScotParl
this evening. You & your teams hard work on getting a Cross Party debate on this important topic is very much appreciated 💙 #DiabetesDebateScotland
Thank you to @foysolchoudhury.bsky.social
for bringing a Type 1 Diabetes Technology debate to
@ScotParl
this evening. You & your teams hard work on getting a Cross Party debate on this important topic is very much appreciated 💙 #DiabetesDebateScotland
January 8, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Last nights debate
Thank you to @foysolchoudhury.bsky.social
for bringing a Type 1 Diabetes Technology debate to
@ScotParl
this evening. You & your teams hard work on getting a Cross Party debate on this important topic is very much appreciated 💙 #DiabetesDebateScotland
Thank you to @foysolchoudhury.bsky.social
for bringing a Type 1 Diabetes Technology debate to
@ScotParl
this evening. You & your teams hard work on getting a Cross Party debate on this important topic is very much appreciated 💙 #DiabetesDebateScotland
Debate
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social closes by confirming the recurring £8.8 million funding & thanks the Type 1 community across Scotland "who have enabled this transformational change & hope we can continue to work together to support access to tech for all" #DiabetesDebateScotland
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social closes by confirming the recurring £8.8 million funding & thanks the Type 1 community across Scotland "who have enabled this transformational change & hope we can continue to work together to support access to tech for all" #DiabetesDebateScotland
January 8, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Debate
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social closes by confirming the recurring £8.8 million funding & thanks the Type 1 community across Scotland "who have enabled this transformational change & hope we can continue to work together to support access to tech for all" #DiabetesDebateScotland
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social closes by confirming the recurring £8.8 million funding & thanks the Type 1 community across Scotland "who have enabled this transformational change & hope we can continue to work together to support access to tech for all" #DiabetesDebateScotland
Debate
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social says "advances in technology are frequent & we want to be ready to pivot to any opportunity to support at pace" but is "unable to confirm expansion rate for the next financial year" #DiabetesDebateScotland
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social says "advances in technology are frequent & we want to be ready to pivot to any opportunity to support at pace" but is "unable to confirm expansion rate for the next financial year" #DiabetesDebateScotland
January 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Debate
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social says "advances in technology are frequent & we want to be ready to pivot to any opportunity to support at pace" but is "unable to confirm expansion rate for the next financial year" #DiabetesDebateScotland
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social says "advances in technology are frequent & we want to be ready to pivot to any opportunity to support at pace" but is "unable to confirm expansion rate for the next financial year" #DiabetesDebateScotland
Debate
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social adds in order to "maximise access to these kits while also providing safe, effective care with more cost efficient brands...therefore our clinicians may offer the lower priced brand to allow more of their patients to access the technology" #DiabetesDebateScotland
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social adds in order to "maximise access to these kits while also providing safe, effective care with more cost efficient brands...therefore our clinicians may offer the lower priced brand to allow more of their patients to access the technology" #DiabetesDebateScotland
January 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Debate
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social adds in order to "maximise access to these kits while also providing safe, effective care with more cost efficient brands...therefore our clinicians may offer the lower priced brand to allow more of their patients to access the technology" #DiabetesDebateScotland
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social adds in order to "maximise access to these kits while also providing safe, effective care with more cost efficient brands...therefore our clinicians may offer the lower priced brand to allow more of their patients to access the technology" #DiabetesDebateScotland
Debate
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social
says she is aware of "growing concerns of children who are not able to access most appropriate technology for their needs" but says "the National Onboarding programme has adequate funding to provide any CGM brand available on the market" #DiabetesDebateScotland
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social
says she is aware of "growing concerns of children who are not able to access most appropriate technology for their needs" but says "the National Onboarding programme has adequate funding to provide any CGM brand available on the market" #DiabetesDebateScotland
January 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Debate
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social
says she is aware of "growing concerns of children who are not able to access most appropriate technology for their needs" but says "the National Onboarding programme has adequate funding to provide any CGM brand available on the market" #DiabetesDebateScotland
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social
says she is aware of "growing concerns of children who are not able to access most appropriate technology for their needs" but says "the National Onboarding programme has adequate funding to provide any CGM brand available on the market" #DiabetesDebateScotland
from last nights debate
However @jennimintomsp.bsky.social
recognises that with over 35,000 peple living with Type 1 Diabetes in Scotland "demand for Diabetes tech currently outstrips capacity in the system" #DiabetesDebateScotland
However @jennimintomsp.bsky.social
recognises that with over 35,000 peple living with Type 1 Diabetes in Scotland "demand for Diabetes tech currently outstrips capacity in the system" #DiabetesDebateScotland
January 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM
from last nights debate
However @jennimintomsp.bsky.social
recognises that with over 35,000 peple living with Type 1 Diabetes in Scotland "demand for Diabetes tech currently outstrips capacity in the system" #DiabetesDebateScotland
However @jennimintomsp.bsky.social
recognises that with over 35,000 peple living with Type 1 Diabetes in Scotland "demand for Diabetes tech currently outstrips capacity in the system" #DiabetesDebateScotland
Well done to
@Miles4Lothian (Miles Briggs MSP)
calling on Health Minister @jennimintomsp.bsky.social
to take action "to tackle the levels of service expected in Lothian which have fallen way below what any of us would expect" during #DiabetesDebateScotland
@Miles4Lothian (Miles Briggs MSP)
calling on Health Minister @jennimintomsp.bsky.social
to take action "to tackle the levels of service expected in Lothian which have fallen way below what any of us would expect" during #DiabetesDebateScotland
January 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Well done to
@Miles4Lothian (Miles Briggs MSP)
calling on Health Minister @jennimintomsp.bsky.social
to take action "to tackle the levels of service expected in Lothian which have fallen way below what any of us would expect" during #DiabetesDebateScotland
@Miles4Lothian (Miles Briggs MSP)
calling on Health Minister @jennimintomsp.bsky.social
to take action "to tackle the levels of service expected in Lothian which have fallen way below what any of us would expect" during #DiabetesDebateScotland
from last nights debate
@Miles4Lothian (Miles Briggs
adding that "the technology we now have can transform lives" & urging
@ScotParl
MSPs that "we should all be wanting to see our constituents have access" #DiabetesDebateScotland
@Miles4Lothian (Miles Briggs
adding that "the technology we now have can transform lives" & urging
@ScotParl
MSPs that "we should all be wanting to see our constituents have access" #DiabetesDebateScotland
January 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
from last nights debate
@Miles4Lothian (Miles Briggs
adding that "the technology we now have can transform lives" & urging
@ScotParl
MSPs that "we should all be wanting to see our constituents have access" #DiabetesDebateScotland
@Miles4Lothian (Miles Briggs
adding that "the technology we now have can transform lives" & urging
@ScotParl
MSPs that "we should all be wanting to see our constituents have access" #DiabetesDebateScotland
from last nights debate
@Miles4Lothian
finishes saying we should not see discrimination & if this [technology] is to be provided it has to be equitable #DiabetesDebateScotland
@Miles4Lothian
finishes saying we should not see discrimination & if this [technology] is to be provided it has to be equitable #DiabetesDebateScotland
January 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
from last nights debate
@Miles4Lothian
finishes saying we should not see discrimination & if this [technology] is to be provided it has to be equitable #DiabetesDebateScotland
@Miles4Lothian
finishes saying we should not see discrimination & if this [technology] is to be provided it has to be equitable #DiabetesDebateScotland
from last nights Diabetes Tech debate
@SarahBoyack
highlighting that "even in our capital city we cannot roll out [Hybrid Closed Loops] at the pace required" & why "investing in the tech is so vital, it saves money & capacity across the NHS" #DiabetesDebateScotland
@SarahBoyack
highlighting that "even in our capital city we cannot roll out [Hybrid Closed Loops] at the pace required" & why "investing in the tech is so vital, it saves money & capacity across the NHS" #DiabetesDebateScotland
January 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
from last nights Diabetes Tech debate
@SarahBoyack
highlighting that "even in our capital city we cannot roll out [Hybrid Closed Loops] at the pace required" & why "investing in the tech is so vital, it saves money & capacity across the NHS" #DiabetesDebateScotland
@SarahBoyack
highlighting that "even in our capital city we cannot roll out [Hybrid Closed Loops] at the pace required" & why "investing in the tech is so vital, it saves money & capacity across the NHS" #DiabetesDebateScotland
Info from last nights debate
@SarahBoyack
"it cannot be right that people on lower incomes in Lothian are less likely to access this tech...it is life changing tech...we need to see those patients who could benefit from this tech now receive it as soon as possible" #DiabetesDebateScotland
@SarahBoyack
"it cannot be right that people on lower incomes in Lothian are less likely to access this tech...it is life changing tech...we need to see those patients who could benefit from this tech now receive it as soon as possible" #DiabetesDebateScotland
January 8, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Info from last nights debate
@SarahBoyack
"it cannot be right that people on lower incomes in Lothian are less likely to access this tech...it is life changing tech...we need to see those patients who could benefit from this tech now receive it as soon as possible" #DiabetesDebateScotland
@SarahBoyack
"it cannot be right that people on lower incomes in Lothian are less likely to access this tech...it is life changing tech...we need to see those patients who could benefit from this tech now receive it as soon as possible" #DiabetesDebateScotland
Thank you @foysolchoudhury.bsky.social
#DiabetesDebateScotland
#DiabetesTechCantWait
#DiabetesChat #GBDoc
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...
#DiabetesDebateScotland
#DiabetesTechCantWait
#DiabetesChat #GBDoc
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...
Lothians MSP leads debate on access to medical technology for diabetic patients
Access to diabetes technologies is essential to reducing the physical and mental burden of type 1 diabetes and preventing serious complications like seizures, heart disease, blindness, kidney failure ...
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
January 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Thank you all for speaking @jennimintomsp.bsky.social have you seen this
#DiabetesDebateScotland
#DiabetesTechCantWait
#DiabetesDebateScotland
#DiabetesTechCantWait
Access to diabetes technology isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. ‼️
Listen to those with T1 & advocates.📢
Thanks to those who joined online: @skintomcginto.bsky.social @t1lesley.bsky.social
#DiabetesTechCantWait
📺 Watch the debate here: buff.ly/3W8jGo8
Listen to those with T1 & advocates.📢
Thanks to those who joined online: @skintomcginto.bsky.social @t1lesley.bsky.social
#DiabetesTechCantWait
📺 Watch the debate here: buff.ly/3W8jGo8
January 8, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Thank you all for speaking @jennimintomsp.bsky.social have you seen this
#DiabetesDebateScotland
#DiabetesTechCantWait
#DiabetesDebateScotland
#DiabetesTechCantWait
Part of the amazing team fighting for access to Diabetes Tech in Scotland.
Thank you all.
#DiabetesDebateScotland
Thank you all.
#DiabetesDebateScotland
When we fight for access to life-saving diabetes technology, we’re fighting for fairness, dignity & health equity.
Honoured to champion this cause in last night's debate. The work doesn’t stop here. ‼️
#DiabetesTechCantWait #DiabetesDebate
@diabetesuk.bsky.social
📺 Watch here: buff.ly/3W8jGo8
Honoured to champion this cause in last night's debate. The work doesn’t stop here. ‼️
#DiabetesTechCantWait #DiabetesDebate
@diabetesuk.bsky.social
📺 Watch here: buff.ly/3W8jGo8
January 8, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Part of the amazing team fighting for access to Diabetes Tech in Scotland.
Thank you all.
#DiabetesDebateScotland
Thank you all.
#DiabetesDebateScotland
Thank you for listening to the Type 1 community in Scotland & fighting for us.
I learnt from some of your peers tonight that they still have a lot to learn about Type 1 diabetes.
I learnt from some of your peers tonight that they still have a lot to learn about Type 1 diabetes.
Reminder for tonight 👇
At 5:15 PM, I’ll lead a debate in Parliament on the importance of medical technology for people with diabetes, including real-time glucose monitors.
We’ll discuss access, funding & support for patients.
📺 Watch live here: buff.ly/2G9krrr
At 5:15 PM, I’ll lead a debate in Parliament on the importance of medical technology for people with diabetes, including real-time glucose monitors.
We’ll discuss access, funding & support for patients.
📺 Watch live here: buff.ly/2G9krrr
January 7, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Thank you for listening to the Type 1 community in Scotland & fighting for us.
I learnt from some of your peers tonight that they still have a lot to learn about Type 1 diabetes.
I learnt from some of your peers tonight that they still have a lot to learn about Type 1 diabetes.