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Mar 1
An effective piece from @BT1DUK for BBC Lifeline today, highlighting the dangers of T1D & the accelerating progress being made.
Most of us who live with T1D do so in a way which downplays its seriousness, so itโs good to get the chance to spread the word
share.google/WZxw3jCQH6b9qexโฆ
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Feb 26
Just been reminded that it's 30 yrs since #DontLookBackInAnger was UK No 1.
The zenith of Britpop, arguably the last great era when singles chart really mattered.
I remember this iconic TOTP performance like it was yesterday.
A true zeitgeist moment.
youtu.be/yux3S6zeVmU
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Feb 20
It's been a very long time since I wrote anything on my blog, but a forthcoming 10 year anniversary of two big peer support events brought on some reflections on the evolution of the #GBDoc
Teaching, training, rebuking and inspiring: The Way We Were share.google/vAgKnlN2J7sQY9Zโฆ
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Feb 12
Happy birthday to granddaughter Eden, from a sleeping bundle of joy to a true companion in just two years.
Every day is a voyage of discoveries, & it's my privilege to share that voyage.
I now identify not as Adrian, not as Mr Long, but simply as 'Pa
Happy Birthday, Eden! ๐๐๐
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Jan 28
A lot has changed in the diabetes community, but #TADTalk rolls on, a decade since it started.
You can be assured of a day of fun, learning and friendship.
There's something very special about a room full of #PWT1D.
SAVE THE DATE!!
#TAD2026 will take place in London on Saturday 11th July
Ticket information will be shared across our social accounts soon ๐
Thanks,
TAD Team ๐
#gbdoc #doc
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Jan 6
Our Magi have safely reached their destination and delivered their gifts.
And in this household, a small Epiphany gift for the younger housemates appears under the bare tree to mark the end of Christmas.
Happy #Epiphany to all, as daily routines resume.
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24 Dec 2025
A grandchild in the house really does ramp up the Christmas magic.
Approaching her second birthday, and properly into all the fun this year
Happy Christmas to one and all โ๏ธ๐๐
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19 Dec 2025
Today is my "diaversary"- it was on this day in 1997 (also a Friday) that a GP appointment revealed very high blood sugar, which a short while later was recognised as Type 1 Diabetes.
It's very different from Type 2, so here's a suitable diaversary message which I saw on FB today
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14 Nov 2025
It's #WorldDiabetesDay
Please spare a few moments to read this. Most of us living with Type One don't like to make a fuss about it, but that doesn't mean it's not a very significant burden.
@GBDocInfo @diabetes_chat @BT1DUK @DiabetesUK @parthaskar @DSNforumUK
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25 Oct 2025
What a delight to welcome former students from my first year in teaching - 44 years ago - to a @KGSOKA reunion in their old school today. As always, years melt away and their affection is palpable for a school that was very different back then, yet in all important ways the same.
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21 Sep 2025
Just watched @sewingbee final: like its precursor @BritishBakeOff, it portrays a Britain which is diverse, inclusive, tolerant, creative & KIND.
A stark contrast to the prevalent anger, intolerance and narrow-minded flag-waving.
Is it just that kind, tolerant people keep quiet?
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9 Sep 2025
The clear, crisp light of a sunny September day is simply wonderful; and this year's autumn colours are already stunning.
A lovely afternoon walk today - with precious cargo on board in the backpack carrier.๐ฅฐ
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5 Sep 2025
Living with an 18 month old granddaughter means I don't need an excuse to make a fairy garden ๐
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26 Aug 2025
Frantic silage-making until well into the evening: a sure sign of a coming change in the weather. The choreography between the two fast-moving machines is mighty impressive.
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13 Aug 2025
It was on this day 10 years ago that I was accompanied to work at @KirkhamGrammar by a film crew to make a short film showing how @FreeStyleDiabet made such a difference on busy days like A-Level Results Day. It's aged well, and Libre did indeed prove to be a game changer. #GBDoc
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3 Aug 2025
A lovely gathering of @kIrkancenau friends for a garden party at our home, under perfect summer skies.
A pleasure to see everyone enjoying our garden & field then heading home laden with foraged blackberries and plums
Thanks to all who attended, raising much needed ยฃยฃยฃ for KTA
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18 Jul 2025
Wishing the happiest of birthdays to my diabestie @ellierosehuckle as she completes 28 circuits around the sun - and of course to her twinnie Lauren.
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30 Jun 2025
A lot has changed over the dozen or so years of an identifiable #GBDoc community, but the core values of mutual support and a common burden shared is very much felt by all who attend #TADtalk
The #T1D community is very much alive and well.
30 Jun 2025
Too many inspirational stories, performances and memories of #TAD2025 to capture in one short video, but here are some of the highlights.
Thank you @MarcLungley for the fabulous photos from the event.
#doc #gbdoc
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29 Jun 2025
Truly a joy to be part of the team that makes this wonderful event happen.
28 Jun 2025
A most fabulous day at #TAD2025
Seeds planted in 2016 by @parthaskar, this event has blossomed into a beautiful tree that keeps giving.
Itโs 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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