Maggie Shepherd 💙
@MaggieShepher13
Clinical Prof/Consultant Nurse MonogenicDiabetes. Winner AGGNA 2023, FNF Scholar (22-23), Podcaster http://1in6b.com @ExeterMed, @RoyalDevon #ExeterDiabetes
Want to understand what it’s like living with Prader Willi syndrome ? Listen to Jennifer and her Mum, Helen describe the challenges 1in6b.com/series-3-episo… @RoyalDevonNHS
What is it like living with Cystic Fibrosis and diabetes ? Listen to Grace explain how she manages these conditions and hear the impact of the new modulators from both patient and professional (Dr Amanda Stride) perspectives 1in6b.com/series-3-episo… @Exeter_Diabetes @RoyalDevonNHS
A reminder to all healthcare professionals #T1Diabetes can present at ANY age Approximately 2/3 are diagnosed by age 30- and 1/3 thereafter Don't presume #Type Data via @DiabetesAudit @Jazzsethi95 @drmohanv @kamleshkhunti
Listen to Tom Staniford talk about his experience of living with MDP syndrome 1in6b.com/series-3-episo…
Huge congratulations Andrew - very well deserved
🗞️NEWS: #Diabetes expert receives European prize 🏆 for lifetime contribution to #research Read more here➡️ tinyurl.com/3335zu7b
Down’s syndrome and early onset diabetes: want to know more about? Listen to Farah talk about her son who developed diabetes in the 1st few days of life, while Matt Johnson explains the science 1in6b.com/series-3-episo… @athattersley @RoyalDevonNHS @ExeterMed @Exeter_Diabetes
Want to learn about Wolfram syndrome/WFS1 spectrum disorder ? listen to Abby talk how the condition affects her. Prof @Tim_Barrett2 discusses the science, current research and MDT clinics for patients @athattersley @Exeter_Diabetes @ExeterMed 1in6b.com/series-3-episo…
Listen to Cassi describe the challenges of getting the correct diagnosis of Familial Partial Lipodystrophy and what it is like to manage this condition 1in6b.com/series-3-episo… @athattersley @UofE_Research @RoyalDevonNHS
A whole day of online teaching on #monogenicdiabetes Waiting for day 2, so far extremely informative @athattersley #exeterdiabetes
Fabulous to have ~250 delegates from 18 different countries attending our 2 day course in monogenic diabetes: Ensuring more patients across the 🌎 get the correct diagnosis and treatment. Thanks to all our fabulous speakers too @athattersley @RoyalDevonNHS @ExeterMed
Day 2 of our monogenic diabetes course with >200 delegates from across the 🌎 Great to hear how to identify monogenic causes of insulin resistance from @athattersley @RoyalDevonNHS @ExeterMed @Exeter_Diabetes

Fabulous to have ~250 delegates from 18 different countries attending our 2 day course in monogenic diabetes: Ensuring more patients across the 🌎 get the correct diagnosis and treatment. Thanks to all our fabulous speakers too @athattersley @RoyalDevonNHS @ExeterMed
This exciting paper will change how most people with type 2 diabetes are managed - predicting individual level glycaemic response to glucose lowering drugs. Led by @john_den_ and @athattersley at Exeter (with @dundeeuni @UoDMedicine) thelancet.com/journals/lance…
5-drug precision prescribing for people with type 2 diabetes is here - @TheLancet our @ExeterMedmodel for optimising glucose lowering therapy using low-cost routine clinical features Paper: thelancet.com/journals/lance… Web calc: diabetesgenes.org/t2-treatment/
Such an important piece of work for anyone involved with those with Type 2 diabetes. Listen to the background to @john_den_ work here 1in6b.com/special-episod… @athattersley
In 35 years of diabetes research This work from @john_den_ is the most important I have been involved with in 25 years in research! Doctors can know, for first time, the likely glucose lowering of 5 drugs for specific patients. Uses routine data so no cost. Try it see below!
In 35 years of diabetes research This work from @john_den_ is the most important I have been involved with in 25 years in research! Doctors can know, for first time, the likely glucose lowering of 5 drugs for specific patients. Uses routine data so no cost. Try it see below!
5-drug precision prescribing for people with type 2 diabetes is here - @TheLancet our @ExeterMedmodel for optimising glucose lowering therapy using low-cost routine clinical features Paper: thelancet.com/journals/lance… Web calc: diabetesgenes.org/t2-treatment/
Want to know the best drug to use for each individual with Type 2 diabetes ? Use @john_den_ 5 drug model - Listen here and make sure every patient with T2D gets the optimal treatment for them 1in6b.com/special-episod… @athattersley @RoyaDevonNHS @ExeterMed
Now open for applications: Apply for the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2025 🏆 🔗 *Application link:* apply.asterguardians.com asterguardians.com/how-to-apply/

Want to find out about maternally inherited diabetes and deafness ? Thanks to Julie for sharing her story on the impact of this condition and to @Kash_A_Patel for explaining the science 1in6b.com/series-3-episo… @athattersley @RoyalDevonNHS @ExeterMed
Exciting news! Applications are now open for the second round of the NIHR Exeter BRC Small Project Grants. We’re offering grants of up to £25,000 to fund pilot projects, proof-of-concept work, or de-risking studies. Find out more 👇👇👇 exeterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/training/type/…