Medtronic Diabetes UK and Ireland

14/11/2025

Celebrating you on

Life’s made up of little moments.
The ones that make us smile, move, and keep going.
Those mini moments that feel big.

Because with MiniMed, life’s not about limits —
it’s about living your way.
Every laugh, every step, every sunrise… they all matter.

So — what’s your ? With every post we'll donate £5 to Life for a Child

Tag on Instagram and share your - https://www.instagram.com/medtronicdiabetesuki/

12/11/2025

For our fifth 💙, Irina Zvereva — mom of tennis champion and Olympic gold medalist Alexander Zverev — shares her perspective on raising a child with type 1 diabetes from the age of four. With honesty and care, she reflects on their family’s journey and the lessons learned along the way. As Irina reminds us: “Anything is possible with type 1 diabetes.” Watch and share this video using the hashtag to help raise awareness about children living with type 1 diabetes worldwide. 🌍
Life for a Child Beyond Type 1

11/11/2025

Max and Lenny at the T1 together event definitely an event to be remembered, we have an amazing community!! Medtronic Diabetes UK and Ireland

29/10/2025

💙💙💙 PLEASE HELP US REACH MORE DIABETES SUPERHEROES! 💙💙💙

We have a little favour to ask 🦸‍♂️✨

1️⃣ Go to our page – The Adventures of Captain Lantus
2️⃣ Tap the 3 little dots on the side of the page
3️⃣ Hit “Invite Friends”
4️⃣ Select “Invite All” … and you’re done! 🙌

Every follow helps us reach more children and families living with Type 1 Diabetes around the world 🌍💙

Thank you for helping us grow our community of real-life superheroes — one click at a time! 🩵 Medtronic Diabetes Medtronic Diabetes UK and Ireland Children with Diabetes NHS England Breakthrough T1D Omnipod Diabetes UK Gwent Children's Diabetes Team Beyond Type 1 DRWF Diabetes Chelmsford and District Diabetic Youth Deck My DiabetesLee Calladine Diabetes

26/10/2025

Don't forget that the clocks have gone back an hour! Make sure change your time settings on your pump ⏰

21/10/2025

Our next webinar will focus on 'Practical hints & tips', where we explore a wide range of topics, with opportunities for you to ask your own questions. Including:
• Tape tips and site management
• Infusion set and sensor changes
• Carb counting tips
• Back-up plan and supplies
• Optimising your settings to help you reach your personal goals

Register here: https://bit.ly/4ozW5ZE

29/09/2025

“I’m proud of my journey. Diabetes is a part of me — and while it’s not easy, it’s made me stronger, more disciplined, and more determined.”

The Women’s Rugby World Cup just finished over the weekend, with host country England beating Canada 33-13 in the final in front of a record crowd of almost 82,000 people and smashing viewer numbers. This marks a pivotal moment as women’s rugby enters the mainstream in a traditionally male-dominated sport.

Rugby league, a faster-paced version of Rugby Union with 13 players instead of 15, features Megan Williams, who plays for Wigan Warriors and uses a MiniMed™ 780G system to manage her diabetes. Megan was recently interviewed by her club about living with type 1 diabetes and how she uses her platform to inspire others. Check it out here:

Wigan Warriors Women’s loose forward, Megan Williams, is not only a Betfred Women’s Challenge Cup, League Leaders’ Shield winner and heading to the 2025 Betfred Women’s Super League Grand Final — she’s also a proud ambassador for Medtronic, proud supporter of Diabetes UK and a powerful v...

03/09/2025

Register for our September tips & tricks webinar will be on 'Caring for someone with T1D' on Wednesday 10th at 18.00 https://bit.ly/42ZzxYY

Here, we'll discuss the basic principles for those caring for someone using the MiniMed™ 780G system, suitable for:
• Extended family members
• School staff
• Babysitters
• Care home workers

26/08/2025

Behind every champion, there’s a story—and a family that stands strong beside him. In this exclusive interview, Alexander Zverev’s mother Irina and brother Mischa share the untold story behind his type 1 diabetes journey—from the shock of diagnosis at age 4, through the challenges of growing up with , to the strength and discipline that shaped who he is today. A powerful reminder that with support, resilience, and the right tools, anything is possible.
Watch the full interview on YouTube

In this powerful interview, tennis champion Alexander Zverev, his brother Mischa, and their mother Irina open up about a deeply personal side of his story — ...

22/08/2025

Are you on multiple daily injections and want to know more about our Smart MDI System? We'd love to hear from you. Ask your questions in the comments section!

*The Smart MDI system combines the technology of our latest innovation in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), Simplera™ CGM with the InPen™ Smart Insulin Pen. This powerful combination is designed to take the guesswork out of multiple daily injections. Find out more about Smart MDI here: https://bit.ly/3IbdQOW

09/08/2025

10 days to go! We're so excited to be joined again by the brilliant Milly on August 19th to discuss her experience with the Medtronic Smart MDI System.

If you're interested in hearing more about the only MDI solution with dosing recommendations based on your real-time glucose and insulin levels, and to speak with Milly we'd love to see you. Register for your place here: https://bit.ly/4776c2f

*The Smart MDI system combines the technology of our latest innovation in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), Simplera™ CGM with the InPen™ Smart Insulin Pen. This powerful combination is designed to take the guesswork out of multiple daily injections. Find out more about Smart MDI here: https://bit.ly/3IbdQOW

05/08/2025

Did you know the WeCare app is designed exclusively for Medtronic users? Here you'll find a range of support features including:
📈 View your CareLink™ insights
📚 Resources
🏖️ Replacement orders and holiday loans in a few clicks
and more!

Haven’t downloaded the WeCare app yet? Get it now from the Apple iOS store or Android store. Simply register using your existing CareLink™ login or set up a new account through the app.
Download for iOS: https://apple.co/3G2JdKn
Download for Android: https://bit.ly/4iWZO0I