Busy doing something. data, tech, diabetes. T1D with 22+ years of banjaxxed pancreas inexperience but now with #AndroidAPS (Opinions all mine)
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Joined April 2008
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Mark Breen retweeted
If you are in the #T1Diabetes community in the UK?
This is worrying news from Scotland as mentioned by @iPAG_Scot
Care should be same across 4 nations- hopefully better sense will prevail and those with #T1Diabetes will not miss out on their relevant technology- which shows positive impact on outcomes.
For the record- thanks to @DHSCgovuk it is ring-fenced till 2029 @zubirahmed @wesstreeting - as part of finishing the 5 year implementation plan of @NICEComms TA 943
To continue with the improvement of #T1D outcomes
Let's lend our voice of support
@BT1DUK @DiabetesUK
#gbdoc 💙
Funding is changing for Diabetes Tech in Scotland. It is a step backwards in our care.
#T1D #DiabetesTechCantWait #GBDoc #DiabetesChat
ALT Urgent Alert: Changes to Diabetes Technology Funding in Scotland The Scottish Government has announced a significant change in how diabetes technology is funded. As of April 2026, the current model, whereby the money for insulin pumps and sensors is allocated to a central fund, will cease, with the funding instead being devolved to individual Health Board budgets. This will effectively remove its "ring-fenced" status, abandoning the commitment, made as recently as January 2025, to provide this life-changing technology to those with Type 1 Diabetes. Decentralising the funding for diabetes technologies will create a postcode lottery, and put at risk the recent progress in T1D care. What Are The Risks? Reduced Access - We anticipate a sharp decline in new pump starts. Increased Inequality - Patients in different Health Board areas will face vastly different levels of care. Long-term Health Costs - By limiting access to closed-loop technology, the NHS is effectively choosing to pay
Mark Breen retweeted
As a small #IndependentBookshop, I can't give you the massive discounts that chain stores can. What I can give you is 10% off, a FREE tote bag, and a proof copy of a book until midnight on Sunday. Use COLOUR at the checkout. Shares much appreciated xx
bridgebooksdromore.co.uk – at Dromore, Northern Ireland
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📣 Can you help two @Stripe_YSTE students with a diabetes project?
Donnacha & Dylan from CBS Mullingar are building DiaCare+, a new app to support people living with diabetes.
#IREDOC #Diabetes #Ireland #ScienceWeek #Type1Diabetes #T1D #LADA
Mark Breen retweeted
41000 signatures so far! Amazing and thank you all. BUT, time is running out. We’ve only got until 20th December to get to 100000 to get this systemic issue debated in parliament. Please everyone. Type 1 diabetes is a serious condition, if not detected at a GP appointment, kills. It is not type 2 diabetes it is an autoimmune condition! It is rising, it does not care who you are, it does not care if it’s hereditary or not, it does not care if you’re healthy or unhealthy, it does not care about your ethnicity and it does not care about your age. I beg everyone on Facebook with uk citizenship, sign this petition. It is for testing where symptoms warrant it. Do it for you, do it for your mate, do it for your kids, do it for your grandkids, but most of all, do it for our beautiful little girl and everyone that has been badly treated around diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes x #LylasLaw 💛💝🌻
petition.parliament.uk/petit…
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Join us next week for our Peer Support session for adults living with #Type1Diabetes, hosted by Dr. Kieran Walshe!
This group aims to create an informative and safe space to meet and learn more about type 1 diabetes, and give the opportunity for peer support and shared learning.
Mark Breen retweeted
A most fabulous day at #TAD2025
Seeds planted in 2016 by @parthaskar, this event has blossomed into a beautiful tree that keeps giving.
It’s been an incredible honour and joy to bring this back to @LivEveryPlay, on a street named Hope, in a city that sings #YNWA
#TAD2025
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#TAD2025 are hoping to gather £2,500 for Life For A Child...
It's nearly there.
A way for any of us to #PayItForward ourselves & show thanks to the TAD guys efforts helping us here in the UK which helps them reach some further away to us that don't have access to the basics. – at Drumenagh, Northern Ireland
A huge thank you to everyone who has helped us raise £1730 for @lifeforachild 🙌💙
To support the amazing work of LFAC, please visit - tadtalk2025.raiselysite.com
#TAD2025
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The power of community sharing lived experience is critical and unites
#TAD2025 @nerdabetic hosting. It’s great to hear from @alicemerivale @PricksOfficial & @scivier_martin in sofa chat with @adrianlong3 Martin highlights critical work with @BT1DUK & focus on #T1D and ageing
Looking forward to the fun day #TAD2025 the sun is shining and the chat is great. Met so many real people that I've only known on twitter for so many years – at Liverpool, England
Mark Breen retweeted
For those attending #TAD2025, please could you consider making a donation to @lifeforachild in place of any ticket cost for the event.
Any amount will truly help 💙
To donate and support the amazing work of LFAC, please visit tadtalk2025.raiselysite.com
Thank you,
TAD Team
Mark Breen retweeted
Help us get the perfect people for these roles by sharing within your own networks. We met with other repair cafes last night to talk about the recruitment process and first steps in the new year. So exciting!
@NIresourcesnet @CommunityNI @NICVA @RestartProject @TNLComFundNI
We are recruiting 2 Network Weavers to work with the our Board & repair cafes across NI to co-design & facilitate a sustainable, supportive & thriving network of existing & new repair cafes as they emerge over the next 3 years. Find out more:
repaircafebelfast.wordpress.…
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❄️ Ho, ho, ho ... Our beloved #dedoc° Secret Santa postcard exchange, which we’ve been running in Germany, Austria and Switzerland for the last few years, is going INTERNATIONAL! 💌
Sign up by 01 December 2024 here to take part: dedoc.org/secret-santa
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Happy #WDD2024 everyone Mary @loopingntheloup created this message card to give local PLWD , parents, guardians, or carers the opportunity to message our health minister on issues surrounding implementing NICE guidelines and rollout of HCL in NI
join.us.grouptogether.com/co…
Mark Breen retweeted
Great interview from @micheal_belfast " disability and me " Type 1 diabetes, Micheál shares his experiences on living with diabetes , well worth a watch
Well done , #NIdoc 💙youtu.be/pEXN8NDQxPI?si=-QyJ…
Mark Breen retweeted
It’s #WorldDiabeteDay2024
As we remember Frederick Banting who co-created insulin, please send a message to our Minister for Health @mikenesbittni about why Breaking Bariers and Bridging Gaps in #diabetes care matters to you & your loved ones
💙💙💙
us.grouptogether.com/Message…
ALT Image shows a blue circle, the international symbol for diabetes, being held high. The banner reads 14th November World Diabetes Day. Text at the bottom of the graphic reads BREAKING BARRIERS, BRIDGING GAPS
I've written to a few of our public representatives today to make enquiries of our Health Service about when we can begin to see the rollout of this essential technology for NI and the urgent need for diabetes audit figures. @healthdpt Don't keep NI out of the loop – at Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Looking forward to a day where we could even share a figure from #NI about uptake of hybrid closed loop for children and young people. No diabetes audit, no HCL commissioned yet, no CGMs other than Libre funded, no visible paediatric network. 😔 #T1D #DiabetesChat #ParentingT1D
Mark Breen retweeted
Getting to hear @DrRoseStewart speak is a privilege for me today. I’m a huge admirer of anyone who is championing mental health for those with diabetes.
#thriveabetes2024 #IREDOC #NIDOC
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The gorgeous @AislingORourke speaks with honesty about her #diabetes life and with passion about the importance of #SelfAdvocacy for people living with #diabetes at #Thriveabetes2024 #NIdoc #IREdoc
ALT Aisling O’Rourke communications and media coach, broadcaster and person living with Type 1 diabetes
Mark Breen retweeted
One of our fabulous #NIdoc Dialovelies is here today to share her experience of hybrid closed loops at #Thriveabetes2024 #IREdoc 💙💙💙
ALT The lovely Ruth from NIdoc
ALT A photo of Ruth and her gorgeous wee son. The caption says MiniMed™ 780G System 'Ruth's life changing experience with her hybrid closed loop system' October 5th 12:30-12:50
Mark Breen retweeted
Lovely @cathybreen24 is talking to the not just as young #T1D crew about Eating Anywhere with Diabetes (she isn’t the food police and she knows that we’re living in a cost of living crisis but she’s giving sensible advice here, which we like)
#Thriveabetes2024 #NIdoc #IREdoc
ALT Cathy Breen and a selection of delicious breakfasts from Cinnamon in Dublin