3. Technology

Technology in diabetes care has taken huge leaps forward in recent years, from insulin pumps to continuous glucose monitors. But many people living with diabetes are not able to access technology or choose not to.  In this episode, Jack Woodfield from Diabetes UK is joined by Georgia Weston, Sam Dottin and Dr Waqas Tahir to explore the world of diabetes tech.Georgia is a medical student, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes aged 26. She shares her experiences with technology and why her view on tech has changed over time. Sam works here at Diabetes UK and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes aged 41. She discusses how it was a chance diagnosis which left her looking for as much information as possible about how tech could help her manage her blood sugar levels. Dr Tahir is a GP and diabetes clinical lead in Yorkshire and talks about the range of tech on offer for people living with diabetes and how he’s still on a learning curve when it comes to tech. If you are affected by the topics discussed, or require support with your technology, then you can call our helpline team on 0345 123 2399, or email us at helpline@diabetes.org.uk You can also visit our website to learn more about living with diabetes at www.diabetes.org.uk Diabetes technology eligibility in UK https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/diabetes-technology/cgm-flash-pump-who-qualifies-on-nhs Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/complications/diabetic_ketoacidosis MDI is what some people call Multiple Daily Injections of insulin. Find out more https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/managing-your-diabetes/treating-your-diabetes/insulin/injecting Tech Can’t Wait campaign https://www.diabetes.org.uk/tech-cant-wait Closed loop recommendations https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about_us/news/hybrid-closed-loop-technology-recommended-thousands-type-1The views and opinions of the guests are their personal stories and may not reflect the views or advice of Diabetes UK. The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It’s important you always speak with your healthcare team for specific medical advice.  Presenter - Jack Woodfield Produced by Diabetes UK and Ultimate Content If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at content@diabetes.org.uk Follow us on: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Whether you’re living with diabetes or know someone who is, ‘Diabetes Discussions’ brings you the conversations you’ll want to hear.   Diabetes is sometimes known as the hidden condition. Millions of us live with it; millions more misunderstand it. We know diabetes can affect everyone differently - it can play a small part in your life or completely consume it.      Each episode we'll be talking about the realities of diabetes as we delve into topics such as technology, sport, mental wellbeing, research, stigma and everything in-between.   Our host, Jack Woodfield, will be joined by people living with diabetes and people whose lives are affected by diabetes, who’ll share their personal experiences.  Some of these conversations may be upsetting, and if you are affected by the topics discussed then you can call our helpline team on 0345 123 2399, or email us at helpline@diabetes.org.uk   This podcast is made by Diabetes UK, the UK’s leading diabetes charity. For more information on the topics covered in this series, as well as advice, resources and community, visit our website at https://www.diabetes.org.uk  Produced by Ultimate Content on behalf of Diabetes UK. If you’d like to give us feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us as content@diabetes.org.uk  Follow us on: Twitter: @DiabetesUK Instagram: @diabetesuk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diabetesuk LinkedIn: diabetes-uk   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.