2022 is the year that marks 100 years since the first ever insulin dose was administered to a human being. In this issue, to mark this incredible moment in our history, the reader is taken on a whi…
A group of UK multi-disciplinary HCPs helping to signpost PWD to accredited information & boost morale!
Video's and material from the diabetes101 downloaded conference and the @_diabetes101 twitter account. For more information check out the website www.diabetes101.co.uk all resources in one place.
Prolactinoma with Dr Niki Karavitaki - Virtual Pituitary Conference 2021
In this session, Dr Niki Karavitaki talks about prolactinomas; what they are, the symptoms they cause, how they are managed and more.
Niki is a Senior Clinical Lecturer in Endocrinology and Honorary Consultant Endocrinologist, based in Birmingham. She is part of our Medical Committee and we are so grateful to have her join us for this event.
If you have any questions for Niki about this presentation, please leave a comment and we will aim to get your questions answered in the next couple of weeks.
*Please note there is some high-pitched background noise in this video although Niki can still be heard clearly. If this is a difficulty for you, please ensure you turn on the subtitles. Apologies for any inconvenience.
USEFUL LINKS
Prolactinoma booklet: https://pituitary.org.uk/information/publications/conditions-and-procedures/prolactinoma-booklet/
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
This video is part of The Pituitary Foundation’s Virtual Conference 2021. We’d like to say a huge thank you to Diurnal who have generously sponsored the sessions for this online event. Follow the links below for more info about this event.
Programme: https://pituitary.org.uk/virtual-conference/programme/
Speaker biographies: https://pituitary.org.uk/virtual-conference/speakers/
Donate online: https://thepituitaryfoundation.enthuse.com/donate#!/ (When asked if you'd like to add a message, please specify that the donation is for the conference)
Donate by text: Text PITCONF to 70085 to donate £10. Texts cost £10 plus one standard rate message.
Donate by phone: 0117 370 1333
THE PITUITARY FOUNDATION:
Our website: https://pituitary.org.uk/
Our Helpline details: https://pituitary.org.uk/support-for-you/helplines/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pituitaryfoundation
Instagram: @pituitaryfoundation
Twitter: @Pituitary_org
MUSIC CREDIT
Groundwork by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3832-groundwork
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
#WeArePituitary #VirtualConference
Access our T1D babysitter connections through this group. This is a place for parents of kids living with type one diabetes to learn, share and connect with others! Together is better, let's do...
Brayden wants the latest tech (who doesn’t?). Now, all he has to do is convince his mom. Check out the newest episode of “Smart Device, Smart Conversations.” and see why the easy-to-use color touchscreen and predictive technology make the t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ technology the easy choice to help kids (and parents) manage diabetes.
RX ONLY. The t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ technology is indicated for patients with type 1 diabetes, 6 years and older. BOXED WARNING: Control-IQ technology should not be used by people under age 6, or who use less than 10 units of insulin/day, or who weigh less than 55 lbs. For full safety information, visit tandemdiabetes.com/safetyinfo.
"Rosie Becomes a Warrior" - A Children's Story | Rosie the T1D Warrior
"Rosie Becomes a Warrior" is a Children's Story Designed to Empower Children with Type 1 Diabetes to Live their Happiest Lives | Buy the Book - End of Summer 2021
Join Shia Lee and her parents as they find out she is living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). After finding out, the family goes on adventures to their diabetes clinic to make sure Shia stays healthy and to learn more. Along the way Shia meets some cool friends. Follow the Shia Learns Book Series at www.shialearns.com
This interactive learning module from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia lets you practice how to prepare a Basal or Bolus insulin dose for injection.