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Maureen McGinn

@derrymaid.bsky.social

#NHS project manager living in #Hanwell, west #London, but originally from #Derry, N Ireland. #T1Diabetes on CGM & Insulin Pump.

61 Followers  |  44 Following  |  52 Posts  |  Joined: 14.11.2024
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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! ❀️

19.03.2025 21:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

14.03.2025 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Ironically, the following day, I woke up ill with #RSV & have been ill since then, with severe chest infection & exacerbation of #asthma.
Be careful of letting your guard down! 🀣

17.03.2025 21:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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03.03.2025 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Staying in #TheAnchorHotel - with fond memories of 35 years ago when I visitedoften as lived in #Dumfries. Doesn't disappoint!

03.03.2025 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Enjoying some hard-earned R&R in picturesque SW #Scotland! So beautiful & peaceful! Good for the soul! #Kippford #TimeOut

03.03.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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You mean this recipe? πŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹

23.02.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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? 🀣

22.02.2025 23:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

🀣 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!

22.02.2025 10:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oops! So close yet so far! This is not a slimline tonic! 🀣 Will need to watch my #CGM & see if I need to adjust my #insulin! #T1D #GBDoc

14.02.2025 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

14.02.2025 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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@breedahenderson.bsky.social Hi Breeda! How's it going?

13.02.2025 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

18.01.2025 07:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2524    πŸ” 826    πŸ’¬ 134    πŸ“Œ 56
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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! 😊

12.01.2025 11:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

10.01.2025 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

#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! πŸ€·β€β™€οΈπŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ

10.01.2025 14:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
#dedocΒ° voices β€” #dedocΒ°

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

18.12.2024 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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These sad years come to all of us eventually. I hope the next year brings you more happiness!

31.12.2024 19:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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. πŸ₯²

22.12.2024 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.)

17.12.2024 17:05 β€” πŸ‘ 7831    πŸ” 2918    πŸ’¬ 231    πŸ“Œ 220

But today it's 17th December and for 2 days the #PiccadillyLine has been badly hit due to #DifficultTrackConditions.
What exactly does that mean now that most of the leaves have fallen? #TransportForLondon #London #TfL @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social

17.12.2024 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Ghost Stories Christmas Ghost Stories

Looking forward to this tonight at #QuestorsTheatre in #Ealing #ChristmasGhostStories
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16.12.2024 08:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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10 more sleeps until #ChristmasDay!

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

πŸ”ΉDo you have all the #diabetes supplies/medications you need for the festive break?πŸŽ„

πŸ”ΉDo you need to place a repeat prescription request? Or an order for your diabetes tech supplies? πŸ’™

15.12.2024 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BBC One - Strictly Come Dancing Celebrities take to the dance floor to perform a dazzling display of ballroom routines.

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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14.12.2024 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My #Christmas gift to you all! πŸŽ„πŸŽ… 🀣🀣🀣

14.12.2024 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 😎

14.12.2024 12:11 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Really enjoying the #GeorgeMichael live concert on BBC Four just now. Such a terrible loss! πŸ₯²

13.12.2024 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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! β˜οΈβ˜οΈβ˜οΈβ˜οΈβ˜οΈβ˜οΈπŸ€”

12.12.2024 07:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Remember this is a popularity contest, not a dance competition. Hence the reason #PeteWicks has remained in till now! πŸ™„ #StrictlyComeDancing

08.12.2024 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0