Maureen McGinn
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Maureen McGinn
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#NHS project manager living in #Hanwell, west #London, but originally from #Derry, N Ireland. #T1Diabetes on CGM & Insulin Pump.
Just reflecting on where we were 5 years ago. Living alone, I was actually beginning to recover from #COVID19 in #London but was v worried. about how I could get fresh milk! Was so grateful to have this thru my letterbox. Forever thankful to the neighbour who came to my rescue! ❤️
March 19, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Weekly respiratory virus update:

Still significant respiratory virus activity in the EU/EEA with #flu & #RSV epidemics ongoing.

Individuals eligible for vaccination are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated.

Check the situation at: erviss.org
#IDsky #EpiSky #Influenza #RespiratoryViruses #COVID19
March 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Enjoying some hard-earned R&R in picturesque SW #Scotland! So beautiful & peaceful! Good for the soul! #Kippford #TimeOut
March 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Happy #ThinkingDay to all #Brownies, #Guides & associates wherever you are! OMG - was I ever that young? And those glasses, why did my parents hste me so much? 🤣
February 22, 2025 at 11:30 PM
🤣 I have just realised that in the TV advert (in the UK) for #Dubai & #Emirates that I had assumed was a very poor advert for #SlimFast, she says "Swim first" not "SlimFast". Crappy ad for somewhere that doesn't appeal anyway, but my assumptions make it worse!
February 22, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Absolutely delighted to be able to buy my favourite tipple - #Tanqueray no-gin gin and slimline tonic in the #Fuller's pub at Paddington station! Progress! 😊 #TheMadBishopAndBear
February 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Remember all these headlines describing a brief rise in government borrowing costs as being "market mayhem", followed by a week of demands for Rachel Reeves to quit?

Well one week later and it turns out UK gilts are now outperforming every other G7 country this year, aside from the US
January 18, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Beautiful day yesterday with @flippper1.bsky.social tramping around #KewGardens. Visited the #Lockerbie memorial to the crew and also popped into an art exhibition! Great day! 😊
January 12, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Quick question to anyone with #Type1Diabetes on here who uses #Dexcom #CGM: are any of you experiencing the same supply issues that I am? Thankfully they were able to send me 2 G6 sensors thru the Royal Mail but no sign of my regular delivery due on 21st Dec! #gbdoc @flippper1.bsky.social
January 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
#TransportForLondon has a #JourneyPlanner on its website and occasionally I use it but am always amazed at the crazy options it gives! Gotta wonder at the algorithms it uses! Crazy! But then I suppose if you don't know the transport system you have to trust what it says! 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️
January 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Applications are open for DeDoc scholarships for 2025. If you live with any type of diabetes and want to hear about the latest research in diabetes sign up here www.dedoc.org/voices #Type1Diabetes #Type2Diabetes
#dedoc° voices — #dedoc°
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December 18, 2024 at 6:20 PM
Tears are tripping me once again because of my annual viewing of #Klaus on @netflix.com. If you are looking for a #Santa movie for kids of all ages, this quirky little movie has to be the one. 🥲
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December 22, 2024 at 6:28 PM
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New Christmas lights just went up in Clacton.

(Farage is still the MP who makes most money from second jobs. By a long way.)
December 17, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Looking forward to this tonight at #QuestorsTheatre in #Ealing #ChristmasGhostStories
🎄👻😱
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Ghost Stories
Christmas Ghost Stories
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December 16, 2024 at 8:09 AM
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10 more sleeps until #ChristmasDay!

Just a friendly reminder, thanks to a #gbdoc member:

🔹Do you have all the #diabetes supplies/medications you need for the festive break?🎄

🔹Do you need to place a repeat prescription request? Or an order for your diabetes tech supplies? 💙
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December 15, 2024 at 11:01 AM
Looking forward to #StrictlyFinal tonight! In advance of the contest tonight, I am not bothered who wins: #SarahHadland, #ChrisMcCausland, #TashaGhouri or #JBGill
But let's see how they perform on the night!
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BBC One - Strictly Come Dancing
Celebrities take to the dance floor to perform a dazzling display of ballroom routines.
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December 14, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Bl***y typical! We've had weeks of grey overcast weather - yet today, when I have my #diabetes #RetinalScreening & hence will have my pupils dilated, the sun appears! #GBDoc #T1D 😎
December 14, 2024 at 12:11 PM
Really enjoying the #GeorgeMichael live concert on BBC Four just now. Such a terrible loss! 🥲
December 13, 2024 at 9:53 PM
It took a bit of finding, but this is, I believe, what some people call #TheSun. Those of us in the UK may have heard about the concept but not seen any actual evidence in some time! ☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️🤔
December 12, 2024 at 7:25 AM
@bento1.bsky.social I would thoroughly recommend it for your family - that and #Klaus on #Netflix
December 8, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Watching my favourite #ChristmasMovie - #ThePolarExpress. Just ❤️ it! #IBelieve 🎅
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December 8, 2024 at 3:08 PM
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#strictlycomedancing #bbc your organisation NEEDS to have one week, maybe week 9, where ONLY the judges get to decide who goes out. This season proves popularity has everything to do with who advances. #PATHETIC #petewicksout #strictly
December 1, 2024 at 8:27 PM
Shame! This proves the point once again that #StrictlyComeDancing is not a UK dance competition, it's a #PopularityContest. And #PeteWicks presumably has his army of supporters voting him through each week, regardless of how badly he dances. #BBCOne
December 1, 2024 at 7:36 PM