Meet the #diabeteschat Team

The #diabeteschat team is made up of 9 people from all four nations of the United Kingdom.

Our entire team has a connection to Diabetes with over 100 years of lived experiences between us all.

Tom
TomFounder / Host
Diagnosed #T1: 2006
Diagnosed Age: 17
Career: SEN Teacher
Hypo Treatment: Jelly Babies
Glucose Checking: Dexcom G6
Treatment: Smart Pens
Flipper
FlipperCo-Host
Diagnosed Age: 31
Career: Analyst
Hypo Treatment: Love Hearts
Glucose Checking: Dexcom G6
Treatment: Tslim with Control-IQ
Gary
GaryCo-Host
Diagnosed #T1: 1988
Diagnosed Age: 1
Career: HRM Professional
Hypo Treatment: Apple Juice
Glucose Checking: Guardian 4
Treatment: Medtronic
Toni
ToniCo-Host
Diagnosed #T1: 2021
Diagnosed Age: 26
Career: Public Sector Officer
Hypo Treatment: Fizzy Fish
Glucose Checking: Libre 2
Treatment: MDI
Mary
MaryCo-Host
Diagnosed #T1: Nov 1997
Diagnosed Age: 18
Career: Data Analyst
Hypo Treatment:
Glucose Checking: Libre 2
Treatment: DIYAPS – Omnipod
Kes
KesCo-Host
Diagnosed #T1: 2019
Diagnosed Age: 31
Career: Social Worker
Hypo Treatment: Juice box
Glucose Checking: Guardian 4
Treatment: Medtronic 780g
Claire
ClaireOpen Forum Co-Host
Diagnosed #T2: 1995
Diagnosed Age: 22
Career: Disability Nurse
Hypo Treatment: Jelly Babies
Glucose Checking: Libre 2
Treatment: MDI
Norman
NormanTech Manager
Diagnosed #T1: 2014
Diagnosed Age: 12
Career: IT Consultant
Hypo Treatment: Jelly Beans
Glucose Checking: Dexcom G7
Treatment: MDI
Marc
MarcContent Officer
Diagnosed #T1: January 1989
Diagnosed Age: 9
Career: Claims Handler
Hypo Treatment: Lift Glucotabs
Glucose Checking: Libre 2
Treatment: TSlim X2