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Kirsty closes the session talking about the role of senior peer support workers in the hybrid closed loop onboarding program in Scotland. These are paid roles which give that peer support for people starting on HCL. Amazing work! #dukpc25 #dedoc

Alex brings the Type F (friends and family) perspective to the session sharing her positive experience with the diabetes uk lived experience advisory group. They are open to new members if anyone wants to get involved #dedoc #dukpc25

Kes shares the challenges she had in getting her diagnosis of type 1 with a visit to 3 GPs and 6 hospitals. She highlighted the peer support groups which have helped her cope #dukpc25 #dedoc

The amazing Alyssa shares her journey in advocacy and some amazing examples she has been part of which have seen change in policy and healthcare services driven my lived experience

It was also amazing to hear Dan and Vicki sharing their experiences of stigma. Vicki works within the police and was shocked at the lack of knowledge of diabetes within the force when she was diagnosed

These number give just a taste of the impact of stigma

The complexity and impact of stigma is huge

Totally agree Mary! It’s been so good seeing it on the program and I am sure we are only just touching the tip of the iceberg.

Finished up the day with a discussion on the roles in the multidisciplinary diabetes team. Including

- diabetes specialist nurse
- primary care nurse
- dietitian
- pharmacist
- psychologist
- GP
- lived experience

How many of these do you have?
I wish there was more mention of peer support!

My favourite session of the day was on neurodivergence and diabetes, a completely new topic for me. So many challenges! Jacq shared a powerful video of what a consultation feels like for her. Think listening to music, tapping your feet, clicking your fingers all while talking about basal rates

The opening session have Brian Kennon sharing the progress of HCL access in Scotland and Partha talking about England. Equitable access to HCL has been a focus of both nations and an important challenge for the whole diabetes ecosystem to tackle