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Dawnie @moodwife.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Impact of diabetes mellitus on the menopausal experience: A scoping review - Black - 2026 - Diabetic Medicine - Wiley Online Library onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... Thank you to everyone who made this possible 💙

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<em>Diabetic Medicine</em> | Diabetes UK Journal | Wiley Online Library

Aims To identify, appraise and synthesise the current evidence relating to symptoms, experiences, management and impact of menopause on QoL among women with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) or type 2 diabetes...

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Dawnie @moodwife.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Ladies living with #type1diabetes in any of the 32 counties of Ireland this one is for you!

Are you a woman living with type 1 diabetes who uses a diabetes sensor / continuous glucose monitor (CGM)?

Are you interested in participating in a study which investigates the impact of the menstrual cycle and menopause on glucose levels and quality of life in women with type 1 diabetes?

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Dawnie @moodwife.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

There is something very special about having communities who are willing to listen, collaborate and ultimately make good things happen. @menopausemithers.bsky.social voices were a big part of this @diabetesuk.bsky.social funded Ulster University research project 💙💜 🔗 doi.org/10.1111/dme....

Impact of diabetes mellitus on the menopausal experience: a scoping review

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Dawnie @moodwife.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Wellness weekend for women living with diabetes offering a blend of clinical advice & support, sharing lived experience, wellbeing, stillness & nature in a historic setting with forest trails 18th–20th September in Oxford www.drwf.org.uk/news-and-events/events/gaia-women-s-wellness-weekend/

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Wellness weekend for women with diabetes - Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation

The Gaia women's wellness weekend offers a blend of diabetes advice, the sharing of lived experience, wellbeing, and support in the stillness and nature.

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Carl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com · 06/06/2026

Remember the current NIH director going on about protecting researchers from government censorship? Today his people called the police in to forcibly remove my colleagues from their own society meeting for sharing an editorial published in their flagship journal that was critical of him. Gift link

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Police Remove Diabetes Experts From Conference for Distributing Critique of Trump Administration

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Dawnie @moodwife.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

If you are finding there’s no support for your menopause symptoms, do have a look at this interview with Roisín & Karen from Menopause Together NI @menopausemithers.bsky.social @blackmenopause.bsky.social www.itv.com/watch/news/t...

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blackwomeninmenopause @blackmenopause.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

#menopause #perimenopause coverage is like news coverage over-lit in some places, pitch black in others. If you’re not white, mid‑class and middle‑aged, the spotlight rarely points your way.

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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

📣 The IDF Europe Annual Report 2025 is out! 🙌 2025 was another active and impactful year for the #diabetes community, as we strengthened our collective voice and continued advocating for people living with diabetes and those at risk. ➡️Annual report: idf.org/europe/media...

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blackwomeninmenopause @blackmenopause.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

#perimenopause #menooause equity won’t arrive fully formed. It grows with each better choice.

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Dawnie @moodwife.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Looking forward to attending this symposium

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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

⚖️On World Day of Social Justice, we highlight the importance of addressing the social determinants that shape health & wellbeing, including access to fair #employment and supportive working environments for PwD. 📣Workplaces should be spaces of opportunity, dignity & inclusion.

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🇮🇪🇵🇸ShivGaffney @shivgaffney.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Fabulous to see quite a few #diabetes, #menustration #menstrual cycle (and #womenshealth in general) projects @ 2026 Stripe #YSTE 🙌 💯% this caught my eye " #Menopause, Mind, and Medicine: The Hidden Toll of the Silent Change"🤩 Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh siad 😍 stripeyste.com/qualified-pr...

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Qualified Projects

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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

🙌Join us tomorrow for “The sound of diabetes”, an event designed by our YOURAH Network and hosted by MEP Peter Agius, on the occasion of #WorldDiabetesDay. 🧠Diabetes advocates, other experts and policymakers will discuss the need to embed mental health into diabetes care.

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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

🙌 Discover how we will celebrate World Diabetes Day 2025 (#WDD2025)! ➡ Read more: drive.google.com/file/d/1jnA7... 👉 Visit our WDD campaign page: idf.org/europe/what-...

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MenopauseMithers @menopausemithers.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

There’s a #Menopause and #Autism online event happening in December. Please find details in the link below www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autism-men...

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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Women living with diabetes face unique challenges that are often overlooked in diabetes care, research and innovation. 🌍Join us at the European Parliament on Nov 13: Towards a Sex- and Gender-Sensitive Strategy in Diabetes: Understanding Women’s Health Across the Life Course.

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Dawnie @moodwife.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Sharing this #menopause & #diabetes #research again for those who living in the UK. It would be great to have input from those in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 & 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿, those with #T2D, and those from #globalmajority backgrounds. Please share with your communities app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/ulster/uls...

Ulster University researchers want to understand women's experience of menopause while also exploring the additional challenges for women with diabetes.
If you're a woman aged 35-65, live in the UK, and are going through or have completed menopause, please scan the QR code to a survey to help develop a better understanding of the experiences of women from every racial & cultural background, with and without diabetes
3 x £100 LoveShop vouchers will be given to randomly selected respondents who complete the online questionnaire and provide their contact details.
Dr Rachel Black r.black3@ulster.ac.uk

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Dawnie @moodwife.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Sharing a study to understand experience of #T1D, #T2D, #GDM & weight change during/after pregnancy among anyone who has been pregnant in the last 3 years. You may register to join a focus group to identify ways to help future mums with #diabetes. redcap.science.ulster.ac.uk/redcap/surve...

Are you a mum diagnosed with gestational diabetes or living with type 1 / type 2 diabetes?
Researchers at the Nutrition Innovation Centre for Food and Health (NICHE) want to understand your experience of living with diabetes and weight change during & after pregnancy through an online anonymous survey*
We want to hear your experience if you:
Are a Mum aged 18 years or above
Had at least one full-term singleton baby within the last 3 years
Have lived with type 1, type 2 diabetes during pregnancy or your last pregnancy was diagnosed with gestational diabetes
*Estimated time to complete this online anonymous survey is 8-10 minutes
Study has been approved by Ulster University's School of Biomedical Sciences Research Ethics Filter Committee
(FCBMS-25-125-A)
Contact research team for focus group details or further questions
Scan here to take part
Ms Samantha McCombe
(PhD Researcher)
McCombe-S1@ulster.ac.uk
Dr Alyson Hill, RD
(Chief Investigator)
aj.hill@ulster.ac.uk
Professor Alison Gallagher
(Supervisor)
am.gallagher@ulster.ac.uk
NICHE| School of Biomedical Sciences | Ulster University
Ulster
University

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Dawnie @moodwife.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

The Ulster University Menopause Survey is live 🥳 It’s open to anyone living in the UK who has experience of #perimenopause or #menopause, living with or without #diabetes The team are very keen to hear the experiences of black and brown women to help address gaps in care @drnighatarif.bsky.social

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blackwomeninmenopause @blackmenopause.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

When #perimenopause # menopause support reflects true diversity, people gain agency to ask for the help that fits their lives.

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Dawnie @moodwife.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

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James Elliott @jandelliott.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Do you have #diabetes? Are you working in or interested in #globalhealth? You're invited to our meeting on October 25 - here's a 1 minute video on what it's all about www.youtube.com/shorts/iu4Dn...

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Come to our October 25 online meeting! Link in the description. #voicesinaction #diabetes

YouTube video by Voices in Action: People Living with Diabetes

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NI Diabetes Community @nidoc.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Sharing this for anyone who might be interested in a #diabetes card game developed by Prof Kath Barnard-Kelly, a psychologist who specialises in diabetes support www.diafight.com

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DiaFight | Diabetes Games

DiaFight is the ultimate diabetes game series where diaheroes battle diamonsters in an epic diabetes-themed world.

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Practical Diabetic @practicaldiabetic.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

@moodwife.bsky.social absolutely killing it in front of a huge audience at #25ADC #DAPeoplesVoice

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Practical Diabetic @practicaldiabetic.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

@moodwife.bsky.social explaining menopause dramatically increases heart risk compared to men, and a 3-fold risk of hip fractures. #25ADC #DAPeoplesVoice

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Dawnie @moodwife.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

That was such a great week with #diabuddies, #HCPs, #researchers. New friends were made and old friendships were reinforced. I love the #DOC

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NI Diabetes Community @nidoc.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

The @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social One Walk is happening in 2 weeks time. There will be lots of #NIdoc Dialovelies there so come along for the dander and the craic

3 women and a man wearing Breakthrough T1D t-shirts while walking to raise funds for the diabetes charity

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Dawnie @moodwife.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

26 years ago this rocket entered our world before unleashing a tsunami of drama ❤️‍🔥 He still has annual cardiac reviews and doesn’t need surgery yet so he’s living his very best life half a world away 💗

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Dawnie @moodwife.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

On Thursday 29th May 2025, Mary Murphy presented a poster at the Public Health Agency conference on #MentalHealth we had put together from the #NIdoc peer support network. The poster demonstrates the efficacy of peer support for people living with #Type1Diabetes here in Northern Ireland #SquadGoals

The #NIdoc poster for the Public Health Agency (Northern Ireland) Mental Health conference

The Public Health Agency Mental Health conference complete with name lanyards for Dawnie and Mary

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Dawnie @moodwife.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Delighted to be able to share this latest publication. Thanks to everyone at Diabetes Centre Berne for the opportunity to collaborate 💙

Article commentary
First published online May 25, 2025
One Size Does Not Fit All: The Need
for Sex-Specific Precision Medicine in
Diabetes Technology
Stefanie Hossmann, MSc, Susanne Tan, MD,
PhD, Martina Rothenbühler, PhD et al

View all authors and affiliations
OnlineFirst
https://doi.org/10.1177/19322968251340673

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Black Midwifery Collective @blackmidwifery.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. Nearly 40% of Black mothers experience maternal mental health symptoms—almost double the national average. We must break the stigma and demand culturally competent care for Black birthing people!

A photo of a Black woman holding her baby and looking out the window. Text reads: May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month 40% of Black women experience maternal mental health symptoms

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Dawnie @moodwife.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

In today’s episode of my crazy life, I was talking at a @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social event in Belfast. A man was taking photos of one of my slides. His wife was in a photo from 1986 of me and my Gold Duke of Edinburgh group. She was diagnosed with #T1D 5 years ago 🥹 that was a reunion and a half 💙

Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition group photo from the Lake District in 1986. Two of the group have T1D, and another one of the group is the mum of two kiddos with T1D

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Dawnie @moodwife.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Delighted to have been part of this writing group with my lovely Menopause Mither diabuddy @dia-bete-noire.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/dme.70039

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Dawnie @moodwife.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

I never actually imagined I’d be involved in wedding planning yet here I am, sister of the bride, sorting fittings and alterations of outfits for the bridesmen, arranging a cake & wedding favours, and booking hairdresser trials, make up trials and transport for the Bride. The countdown is on 🤪

The Mulgrew 40 foot trailer lorry I’ve told my sister I’ve booked to get her and her bridesmen to the venue

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Dawnie @moodwife.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

And that’s it ✅ they arrived yesterday evening and received a free pint after the barman was told they’d cycled the breadth of the North

Keel Beach campsite. Their final destination on this 4 day trip

Pints of the black stuff in Achill to celebrate Mission Accomplished

A map of Ireland showing the route and distance travelled. They started in Dróm Mhor on Thursday morning

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Dawnie @moodwife.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

The bais are away into the west on a cross-country bike trip they’ve crossed the Bann, cycled 60 miles and are spending the night in Tyrone.

Wee Son and Big Son heading off on day 1 of their bike trip to Achill

Sunlight reflecting on the lake at the end of Day 1

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Black Midwifery Collective @blackmidwifery.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Check out these #midwifery events happening for #BlackMaternalHealthWeek! #BMHW25 See more details at blackmidwiferycollective.org/bmhw2025

Black Maternal Health Week 2025 Healing Legacies: Strengthening Black Maternal Health Through Collective Action and Advocacy Black Chicago Midwives' Events Scroll for dates! Black Midwifery Collective

The 2025 Black Maternal Health Week theme, "Healing Legacies: Strengthening Black Maternal Health Through Collective Action and Advocacy," emphasizes the power of Black-led perinatal, maternal, and reproductive health organizations to drive systemic change and foster community healing. Black Mamas Matter (blkmaternalhealthweek.com)

April 15, 2025 @ 2pm CT The Role of Doulas in Improving Maternal & Infant Health Outcomes Join West Side United and our hospital partners to discuss raising awareness of the roles of doulas in patient-centered care and equipping hospitals with resources to integrate doulas into their healthcare systems. Moderated by Jeanine Valrie Logan, Midwife and Founder of the Chicago South Side Birth Center, this conversation will feature a panel of experts discussing: IG: @wsunitedchi IG: @chicagosouthsidebirthcenter April 17, 2025 @ 12-2pm CT BA NIA Webinar | Infertility in the Black Woman’s World Join us for an intimate discussion on infertility and its impact on Black women. Guest Speaker: Asia Ingram Zoom Link: HTTPS://ZOOM.US/J/92362700564?PWD=KVDCUOU1PUZAUCHJL0S6JPUFTOSBVN.1 Meeting ID: 92 36270 0564 Pass Code: 274684 IG: @baniainc

April 19, 2025 @ 10am-4pm CT Peace of Mind- Health and Wellness Pop-up Hosted by Salaam Community Wellness Center Location: MetroSquash 6100 Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago, IL 60637 Event is Free and open to the public IG: @metrosquashchicago IG: @salaamcwc April 19, 2025 Chicago South Side Birth Center In Bloom Spring Gala is sold out, but they are still looking for sponsors and auction items for the event. To learn more: Email: info@chicagosouthsidebirthcenter.org Visit: chicagosouthsidebirthcenter.org

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Dawnie @moodwife.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

As I was feeling a smidgin overwhelmed and overstretched a very lovely translator, who I’ve gotten to know well over the last 10 years, came into my room gave me a hug and brought me a latte before starting translating for my final appointment of the day. People are lovely 🥰

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blackwomeninmenopause @blackmenopause.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

The #perimenopause #menopause industry seems to be booming, but who is profiting? Black people often face worse symptoms, yet their needs are sidelined while others cash in. Decolonising menopause means shifting power, research, and resources to those who need them most.

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Dr. Jen Gunter @drjengunter.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

The Oprah special has incorrect information about brain health and menopause that could scare a lot of women. Surprise, the expert who was interviewed invented a compounded estrogen to treat those problems. vajenda.substack.com/p/menopause-...

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Menopause and Brain Health: Misleading Advice from Oprah

And compounded estriol is NOT recommended for protecting your brain in menopause

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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

👏🏻 We are pleased to present the new IDF Europe Board led by Prof. Tadej Battelino: João Raposo (Chiar-Elect), Uros Bogdanovic (Youth Representative), Leszek Czupryniak, Charilaos Dimosthenopoulos, Elena Frattolin, Sufyan Hussain, Jaivir Pall, Juha Tall, Florian Toti & Maya Victorova (Board Members).

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Dawnie @moodwife.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Celebrating those extra 32 years of life 💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵

DiaDiagits
11,688 days of T1D
93,504 blood tests
81,816 insulin injections
6,679 hours of lost sleep
16,697 hours recovering from a hypo

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SHERA Research Group International Collective researchers MVAWC @sheraresearch.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

This weekend we will be holding dear all the mamas and children, those with and without their children/mothers. Whether you are separated due to war, forced adoption, private law proceedings, baby loss, death or any other reason. We see you 💜🫶#Mothersday www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXno...

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Sinéad O'Connor - Three Babies (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by Chrysalis Records

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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

"The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." 1984 - George Orwell

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Dawnie @moodwife.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

The #T1D and #Menopause poster has gone live at #ATTD2025 🥳 Thanks to #dedoc° for making it possible for so many of us who were involved to attend

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