Sam Smith
@SamDigiBete
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Community Engagement & Support Facilitator @DigiBeteUK • mum to #T1D warrior • all views my own • ✌🏻
Joined April 2022
At DigiBete, our hearts are with the family of Lyla, who tragically passed away. Many in our community are deeply connected to type 1 diabetes, whether as parents, caregivers, or those living with type 1 themselves. In honour of Lyla, we want to help raise awareness of the early
Trigger warning: this post contains details of an infant's death. ⚠️ This week, there has been an inquest into the heartbreaking death of Lyla Story. Lyla passed away from diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) before she received a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes (T1D). Our thoughts are
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Our community continues to hold Lyla’s family close in our hearts after her passing from DKA. In her memory, we not only want to raise awareness of the 4Ts which are Tired, Toilet, Thirsty, Thinner, but also take action together. One way we can help prevent future tragedies is
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Amazing 👇😍
💥Diabetes in Schools platform - THE FIRST YEAR!💥 Thank you for all your amazing support in sharing the Diabetes in Schools platform! It's been an incredible first year, with fantastic feedback from schools and families. We've had: 🏫 82,798 visitors, 📝 33,898 learners,
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Excited to see everyone @BT1DUK One Walk in Leeds today. @DigiBeteUK @welshy_89 come say hi and grab an 🍊!
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💥 Type 1 Diabetes in Schools – FREE Training Platform! 💥 Are you teaching or supporting a young person with #Type1Diabetes? Check out our Schools training platform which is a FREE, flexible resource designed to help you build a better understanding and awareness of #T1D in
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Check it out 👇
💥 Type 1 Diabetes in Schools – FREE Training Platform!💥 Managing type 1 diabetes is a 24/7 job, with many decisions starting before the school day even begins. Our schools platform gives teachers and school staff the tools they need to truly understand and support pupils with
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💥#DigiBete's Top Tips for Music Festivals with #T1D💥 🎸Heading to a music #festival this year? Check out our essential tips on the link below for managing #type1diabetes while you enjoy the music! 🎷 Have fun and stay safe! 💙 https://t.co/KiZPPwv3lz
#glastonburyfestival
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It's the start of #DiabetesWeek and we wanted to share this film to help spread awareness of the signs of #Type1diabetes. They are known as the 4Ts. #Type1diabetes is an auto-immune condition in which the body’s own immune system attacks the cells in the pancreas which produce
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💥 DigiTalks Tech Series - an evening with Medtronic💥 Join us live this Thursday, 5th June at 6pm as Medtronic chats with the community about diabetes tech, including smart insulin pens, CGM and hybrid closed loop systems. You’ll hear real stories from people with T1D and get
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Join us this evening for our Libre event 👇
💥Join us live Tonight for our #DigiTalks Technology Event - Featuring Libre💥 🗓️ Thursday 22nd May 2025 ⏰ 6pm-7pm 📺 https://t.co/8T3ByoqPrB We'll be hearing from a fantastic family and from young people as they share their lived experiences with diabetes technology. You
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Join us on Thursday for our next DigiTalks, with FreeStyle Libre 👇
💥 DigiTalk Tech Series with FreeStyle Libre – Young People talk about Life with Diabetes Tech 💥 Join us this Thursday to hear inspiring young people living with #Type1Diabetes share their real-life experiences and how they navigate daily life using #T1D technology. Sign up
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💥DigiTalk Tech series featuring FreeStyle Libre - Sign up today!💥 We’re excited to welcome Libre to our DigiTalks Tech Series! Join us for this great event where you can find out more about Libre and the part it plays in hybrid closed loop technology. Plus, hear powerful
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Today is #InternationalNursesDay At DigiBete we wanted to say a huge thank you to all the nurses that help and support all the families living with #Type1diabetes. 💙 A massive thank you from all of us at #DigiBete. What you do, saves lives 🫶 https://t.co/yx3lEphlNz
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We’re live, join us…..
Join #DigiBete LIVE for our Dexcom #DigiTalks Tech Event. Hear from Dexcom & their features and hear from the Dexcom Warriors share their lived experiences. Come join the community chat & ask Dexcom any questions: https://t.co/8T3ByoqPrB
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Join us this Thursday for our next DigiTalks with Dexcom 👇🧡💚
2️⃣ days to go to our next #DigiTalks Technology event featuring Dexcom Sign up today for our DigiBete Technology Event. 🗓️ Thursday 8th May 2025 ⏰ 6pm-7pm 📺 https://t.co/8T3ByoqPrB Come join us to: 💚 Hear a live presentation from Dexcom & Q&A with the team. 💚 Hear
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💥 DigiTalks will be live from 6pm 💥 To watch along and to join the community chat, click on the link below. #DigiTalksTechChat #DigiBete #Diabetes #Type1Diabetes #T1D #T1dlookslikeme #GBDoc 💙 https://t.co/8T3ByoqPrB
digibete.org
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This Thursday….via @DigiBeteUK 😊 DigiTalks Technology Event Have some questions- come & ask away!! 🗓️ Thursday 1st May 2025 ⏰ 6pm-7pm 📺 https://t.co/0V0GNGhgWp (Please cascade if you can) #DigiTalks #DigiBete #Type1diabetes #T1D #T1dlookslikeme
#GBDoc 💙
Only 3️⃣ days to go to our next #DigiTalks! Have you registered for this Thursday's DigiBete DigiTalks Technology Event? 🗓️ Thursday 1st May 2025 ⏰ 6pm-7pm 📺 https://t.co/8T3ByoqPrB
#DigiTalks #DigiTalksTechTalk #DigiBete #Diabetes #Type1diabetes #T1D #T1dlookslikeme #GBDoc
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💥Breaking News💥 Come join us for our DigiBete #DigiTalks Technology event next Thursday! Announcing our guest speakers: 💙 Dr. Fiona Campbell who will be talking about diabetes technology and the benefits of using technology. 💙 Prof. Partha Kar, Type 1 Diabetes Technology
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🎉💥BRAND-NEW FEATURE ON THE DIGIBETE APP💥🎉 ‘CONNECT’ in partnership with #TogetherType1 and funded by @DiabetesUK, is a place where young people aged 11 to 25 can: 💙 Find support 💬 Hear from others living with type 1 💡 Learn more about tech 🗓️ Find local and national
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The DigiBete team are at #DUKPC2025 at stand E2. DigiBete is a Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes website & app platform supporting children, young people and families across the UK. We’re excited to meet and connect with everyone. Come stop by our stand and learn about #DigiBete 💙
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