Theresa May Handed A P45 By A Protestor During Conference Speech
Prime Minister Theresa May interrupted by a protestor during her Conservative conference speech Phil Noble/Reuters LONDON — Theresa May was interrupted during her conference speech by a protestor who handed her a P45 and said: "Boris asked me to give this to you." The prime minister's speech was stopped by comedian Lee Nelson, real name Simon Brodkin, who gave her the piece of paper. She dropped the piece of paper to the floor before the protestor was removed. Brodkin tweeted "Hi @BorisJohnson, I gave Theresa her P45 just like you asked." He was arrested after the incident to prevent a breach of the peace, but was later released. Chief superintendent John O’Hare of Greater Manchester Police said: "The man had legitimate accreditation which granted him access to the conference site." On the P45 under "Reasons for termination" the prankster wrote: "Neither strong or stable. We're a bit worried about Jezza." May responded by saying the man she wanted to give a P45 to was Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. Watch Theresa May be interrupted below May was also forced to stop her speech repeatedly due to a recurring cough. The audience gave her an ovation to allow her time to recover her voice, during which Chancellor Philip Hammond gave her a cough sweet. Watch the prime minister lose her voice while coughing By playing this video you agree to Twitter's use of cookies This use may include analytics, personalization, and ads. Learn more Continue reading >>
Open Letter To Theresa May: Leading With Type 1 Diabetes
Dear Theresa May, Congratulations on your new role as Prime Minister. I am writing to you as we have one thing in common, type 1 diabetes. Being insulin dependent requires constant blood glucose monitoring and taking insulin injections. The greater challenge ahead is that you will have to manage your health condition under immense pressure. Some reports surfaced this week that you were questioned about your ability of becoming a PM with Diabetes Mellitus Type 1. In my opinion, the MP who imposed such a question most definitely does not understand our health condition. Our determination of taking the responsibility of our health, makes us a stronger and more disciplined person. This condition does not restrict us from performing a job, quite the opposite. We are more dedicated because we have to make extra effort. As a fellow T1D of 20 years, I think that your new priority is not only about Great Britain but also your health. Hence, I have put together a list of my top 10 tips of managing our common condition: No. 1. Informing people you have type 1 diabetes People who have good control of T1D have no obvious physical alterations. Explaining your health condition to others, can help them to understand you better. No. 2. Regular blood glucose monitoring This is the key to manage T1D. By testing your blood glucose frequently, you will be able to know if you are taking the right amount of insulin or eating well. No. 3. Hypoglycemia Tell people around you if you have hypoglycemia immediately and ask them to give you at least 15 minute recovery time after drinking some juice. Symptoms of Hypoglycemia include confusion and unable to make decisions. As you will be making some of the most important decisions for the GB nation, please carry a juice with you at all times. No. 4. H Continue reading >>
Diabetic Theresa May Reveals Patch Which Monitors Her Blood Sugar As She Walks The Red Carpet At Awards Ceremony
THERESA MAY was seen with a diabetes monitoring patch on her arm as she trod the red carpet at a glitzy awards show last night. The Prime Minister, who was diagnosed with diabetes five years ago, had the small patch visible upper on her upper arm while shaking hands with well-wishers outside the Pride of Britain ceremony. PA Mrs May uses the device to monitor her blood sugar, which warns her when she has to inject insulin. The PM rarely shows any outward sign of her medical condition, although in interviews she has always been open about her diagnosis and the way she treats her diabetes. At last night’s ceremony in Mayfair, Central London, Mrs May joined rivals Jeremy Corbyn and Vince Cable on stage in a striking show of unity. The trio together paid tribute to PC Keith Palmer, who was killed by a terrorist while protecting Parliament during the Westminster Bridge terror attack in March this year. Getty - Contributor PA The PM said: “As he stood in defence of Parliament, facing down and tackling that evil terrorist unarmed, he stood for Britain, he gave his life for Britain, he was quite simply the pride of Britain.” Mrs May has previously spoken about the burden that her diabetes places on her, revealing earlier this year that she has to inject insulin up to five times a day. The monitoring patch she wore last night is a technological breakthrough which replaces the finger-prick blood tests of the past. Getty - Pool PA:Press Association It inserts an ultra-thin needle into the user’s skin and constantly monitors the level of sugar in the blood, sending a reading digitally using wireless technology. A source close to the PM told The Sun today: “She’s been very open about her diabetes diagnosis.” Mrs May is not the only senior politician to live with diabet Continue reading >>
Theresa May Visits Maidenhead Company Pioneering New Diabetes Technology
PRIME minister and Maidenhead MP, Theresa May, was in her constituency on Wednesday as she visited a company pioneering technology for diabetes sufferers. Mrs May, who has spoken openly of living with type one diabetes, was shown about Abbott’s UK headquarters in Norden Drive. She was briefed on developments, including a glucose monitoring system the size of a two-pound coin. The sensor has been designed to eliminate finger prick tests. Mrs May said: “I am delighted that Maidenhead is home to such a diverse healthcare business which is doing lots of important work in the field of diabetes care.” Continue reading >>
Prime Minister Sends Positive Type 1 Message
Theresa May has used her first appearance at Prime Minister’s Questions to reassure young people with type 1 diabetes that their future is ‘not limited’ and they can do ‘whatever they want’. The newly elected PM was responding to a question from Labour’s Jamie Reed, who also has type 1, about the Government’s plans for the NHS. Mr Reed said: “As a type 1 diabetic and a father and uncle of children with diabetes can I thank the Prime Minister for the example she has shown that diabetes doesn’t hold us back in any way whatsoever?” As part of his questions, the MP for Copeland stated there are 500,000 people with diabetes in the country, 30,000 of them children. Responding, Mrs May said: “There are many youngsters out there, from tiny tots to teenagers, living with type 1 diabetes and I think it’s important we give the message to them that their future is not limited, they can do whatever they want.” Theresa May was diagnosed with the condition in 2012 after she sought medical attention for sudden weight loss – a classic symptom of the condition along with increased thirst, tiredness and urination. Since her diagnosis she has been very open about her condition and has made it clear that it has had little impact on the demands of her political career. Increasing the use of electronic health records could hold the key to determining whether metformin reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease among people with type 2 diabetes, according to new ... One in three people with type 2 diabetes are sexually dissatisfied and almost two-thirds of these people report a need for help, new research has found. Researchers now believe a simple screening ... More than 600 children and young people have been treated for type 2 diabetes in the past year, a report Continue reading >>
Theresa May Proves Type 1 Diabetes Is No Barrier To Achievement
Theresa May is set to be officially confirmed as Britain’s 76th Prime Minister today and will be the first that we know of to have Type 1 diabetes, after being chosen as the Conservative Party leader following David Cameron’s resignation.Theresa May was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2012 after she sought medical attention for sudden weight loss - a classic symptom of the condition along with increased thirst, tiredness and urination. Since her diagnosis she has been very open about her condition and has made it clear that it has had little impact on the demands of her former role as Home Secretary, one of the most high-profile jobs in Government, which she held for six years. "Diabetes In an interview with Diabetes UK’sBalance magazine in 2014 she said: “I would like the message to get across that it doesn’t change what you can do. The more people can see that people with diabetes can lead a normal life doing the sort of things that other people do, the easier it is for those who are diagnosed with it to deal with it.” There have been a number of reports in the media that some MPs have questioned May’s suitability for the job because of her Type 1 diabetes. While it is true that May is very likely the first UK Prime Minister, and possibly the first world leader, that we know of to have Type 1 diabetes, suggestions that having Type 1 diabetes means that you are unfit to be Prime Minister are completely untrue and unacceptable. Type 1 diabetes is a serious health condition but it can be managed effectively with good care and support. It doesn’t change what you can do and people with the condition should have access to the same opportunities as people without the condition, whether that’s becoming Prime Minister, a doctor, teacher or any other job. Th Continue reading >>
The Technology That Changes Lives For People With Diabetes - And Why I Think It Should Be Available On The Nhs
Most people assume the worst thing about living with type one diabetes is having to inject insulin four times a day. I'm not going to lie, that isn't fun. But for me, without doubt, the most frustrating aspect of daily life with a defective pancreas is testing my blood sugar. Firing a tiny needle into my finger to draw blood multiple times a day doesn't just hurt - it's not the easiest thing to do quickly and discreetly in the midst of a busy life. This means that, although I know good blood sugar control is important for both my long and short-term health, I probably don't do it as often as I should. When I was diagnosed, I was given a glucose meter and finger-pricker, prescribed lancets and testing strips and told to check my blood sugar before meals, before driving, before bed, when I think my blood sugar is too high, too low, when I'm ill, when I'm exercising... On some days, this can mean testing ten times or more - each time, stabbing my finger, squeezing some blood onto a testing strip and then waiting for the meter to reveal my blood sugar level. In the UK, this is currently the only method of blood glucose testing available free of charge on the NHS. But for those who can afford £1,200+ a year, there is a far easier way of doing it. Flash monitoring is a new technology - a small sensor that you wear under your skin. It stores your blood glucose levels continuously and you can access your readings whenever you want by scanning the sensor with your glucose meter (or even your mobile phone). While it doesn't entirely take away the need for finger-pricking, it minimises it massively. And instead of getting a picture of what your blood sugar is doing at the exact moment you do a finger-prick test, you can see what your blood sugar is doing all the time. You can upl Continue reading >>
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Uk Prime Minister Theresa May Criticizes ‘wrong’ President Trump Tweets, But Visit Still On
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Theresa May insisted Thursday that she is not afraid to criticize a key ally, saying U.S. President Donald Trump’s retweets of a “hateful” far-right group were “the wrong thing to do.” But May’s government dug in its heels over mounting calls to cancel President Trump’s planned state visit to the U.K. President Trump’s retweeting of anti-Muslim videos from far-right fringe group Britain First has been widely condemned in Britain. May’s spokesman called the retweets “wrong,” and the prime minister gave the same verdict on Thursday. “The fact that we work together does not mean that we are afraid to say when we think that the United States have got it wrong and to be very clear with them,” she said. “I am very clear that retweeting from Britain First was the wrong thing to do.” Speaking in Amman, Jordan, May said the anti-Islam, anti-immigrant group was “a hateful organization” that runs counter to “common British decency.” President Trump responded to criticism from Britain with a tweet urging May to focus on “the destructive Radical Islamic Terrorism that is taking place within the United Kingdom,” rather than on him. May countered that “we take the need to deal with the terrorist threat very seriously.” May has sought to cultivate a close relationship with President Trump, visiting him in Washington days after his inauguration in January and extending the offer of a state visit hosted by Queen Elizabeth II. But the Twitter storm has prompted renewed calls for the trip to be called off. President Trump had already faced strong opposition in Britain over his attempt to ban travel to the U.S. from several majority-Muslim countries. In the House of Commons on Thursday, multiple lawmakers s Continue reading >>
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British Home Secretary, Theresa May, Diagnosed With Type 1 Diabetes
British Home Secretary, Theresa May, has revealed her recent diagnosis with type 1 diabetes. According to a BBC report doctors initially thought Mrs May had type 2 diabetes, but two months ago it was revealed to be type 1 diabetes. In an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail she admitted that it was “It was a real shock” and that although it took her a while to come to terms with the diagnosis she is determined to continue with her gruelling routine as Home Secretary. In the interview May told the Mail that “It started last November. I’d had a bad cold and cough for quite a few weeks. I went to my GP and she did a blood test which showed I’d got a very high sugar level – that’s what revealed the diabetes.” Although she had all of the classic symptoms – weight loss, thirst and extreme tiredness, initially doctors thought the 56-year-old politician was suffering from type 2 diabetes. For months the British media speculated that Home Secretary May’s weight loss was linked to a potential Conservative Party leadership bid, but she said it was all a due to her illness and that she had no plans regarding Conservative Party leadership. When asked about her ability to remain in office while dealing with type 1 diabetes May said: “It doesn’t and will not affect my ability to do my work. I’m a little more careful about what I eat and there’s obviously the injections, but this is something millions of people have. I’m OK with needles, fortunately.” Continue reading >>
Visiting 10 Downing Street And Being Inspired To Not Let Type 1 Diabetes Hold Me Back
Last Friday I visited 10 Downing Street with my family and proudly stood in front of the famous door with my FreeStyle Libre on my arm and insulin pump on my back, being inspired to not let type 1 diabetes hold me back. We were invited personally by Prime Minister Theresa May when I chatted to her about her type 1 diabetes and how she managed the condition at JDRF’s 30 years of progress event last year. Arriving at Downing Street with my JDRF banner and standing outside the front door where Theresa May resides was such a surreal experience. When you get diagnosed with type 1 you’re often told that the condition doesn’t stop you doing anything (apart from being in the army or being an astronaut) but sometimes it’s hard to actually believe this, especially when the person is normally a health care professional who usually doesn’t live with diabetes. However standing there I felt a sense of pride. Whether you support the Conservative Party, the Labour Party or any other, Theresa May shows us that type 1 diabetes has not held her back. For me this shows her as a positive role model, showing all of us that we can do whatever we want and although diabetes may make it a little more tricky, or we have to take a different path, we can achieve our dreams. I think being a Prime Minister is one heck of a dream! Being able to have this opportunity with my family was such a special experience. My Mum, Dad and sister, who have been there for me since day one helping carb count, attending hospital appointments and occasionally providing a shoulder to cry on were now stood beside me once again helping to spread the word about type 1 diabetes. Inside Downing Street we were greeted by our tour guide Michael who explained to us the history behind Number 10. Walking through the ma Continue reading >>
You Can Do It…
“With the Freestyle Libre the blindfold disappears. ” I have been a type 1 diabetic for 39 years and whilst there have been many changes and technology advantages I have used, nothing at all compares to the confidence I have taken from my Freestyle Libre – to say this is life changing is an understatement. Not only can I now understand better than ever how my levels react to stress, food, time of day etc. I also have a new talking point which has so far seen me waxing lyrical and even removing clothing in shops to show off my sensor as I describe the system to people. I have taken to Freestyle Libre advocacy whenever I meet someone I find out is a diabetic or even to people who ask what I am doing when scanning who know a diabetic. On holiday last summer I watched as the hot weather affected my levels and sometimes at an amazing rate, the Freestyle libre meant I was able to take action before the dive south thus avoiding the hypos – fantastic, I read somewhere where having diabetes is like walking a tight rope blindfold and occaisionally lifting the blind (finger stick), with the Freestyle Libre the blindfold disappears. Those who know me have have commented on the change in confidence and that my diabetes is no longer quite at the forefront – diabetes absolutely doesn’t define me but even less so using this tool. All we need now is someone in the Government (perhaps Theresa May should be given one to try) to recognize how much of a saving this can make to the NHS, a diabetic friend of mine using Freestyle Libre has said how much more controlled he is now and how the number of emergency callouts has gone to zero for him as he has limited diabetic signals. Thank you Abbott for this change to my life Continue reading >>
Theresa May
Tweet Theresa May is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and the first world leader to have type 1 diabetes. Mrs May was appointed as Prime Minister on 13 July 2016. Two days previously, she became leader of the Conservative Party following David Cameron’s resignation in June. Misdiagnosis May was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2013 following a blood test after her recent weight loss. However, the tablets she was prescribed by doctors failed to work. Subsequently, further tests revealed that May had type 1 diabetes. May was then switched on to taking two insulin injections a day, which later increased to four. Daily management Managing type 1 diabetes in a high-profile job has required adjustments for May, who previously had to handle the various challenges of being Home Secretary. In an article with Balance magazine, May explained: “I go to a lot of functions where I am eating and I speak at dinners, so that brings an added complication. When I’m going to do a debate or speaking at a conference, I have to make sure that I’ve tested and know where I am, so I can adjust as necessary.” May had to break the House of Commons’ rules on not eating in the Chamber when she ate some nuts during a debate without being seen by the Speaker. Fighting back May has written to schools in her Maidenhead constituency since her diagnosis, ensuring they understand the support they are required to give children with type 1 diabetes. She has also supported charity work such as JRDF’s #CountMeIn petition, which asked the Government to examine the amount invested in type 1 diabetes research. While playing a vital role in the running of the country and successfully managing her type 1 diabetes, May is a tribute to not letting diabetes stand in the way of what you do with Continue reading >>
Theresa May Reveals Rare Details Of Her Life As A Diabetic Prime Minister
Theresa May has revealed she injects insulin up to five times a day in a rare admission of what it's like to be a diabetic Prime Minister. The Tory leader spoke out about her regime when she was asked to share it by a fellow diabetic. While Mrs May is known to have Type 1 diabetes and injects insulin at mealtimes, she has seldom answered detailed questions about her condition. Before today, she had not revealed the number of times she injects insulin per day. Mrs May made the comments as she took questions from members of the public during a Facebook Live interview with ITV News. She said: "Basically when I eat I have to inject insulin, which I do, and you have a base dose as well. “I will be injecting myself four or five times a day." The Tory leader said it did not interfere with her schedule. "You just get into a routine," she said. "You depend on that insulin and you just build that routine into your daily life." She added: “Being a diabetic doesn’t stop you from doing anything.” During the lively session - which lasted almost an hour - the Tory leader was barraged with questions on everything from fox hunting to benefit cuts. She was quizzed by a firefighter who votes Tory but is angry at the 1% pay cap, and a carer who makes just £2 an hour. Mrs May stood by her vow to allow a vote to bring back fox hunts, despite never seeing one in the flesh. She bizarrely backed a return to the cruel bloodsport because other ways of killing foxes "can be cruel". She also dismissed calls to legalise cannabis, claiming it could lead people onto harder drugs including heroin. And she complained about "fake news" and "nasty" videos that were circulated online about her during the Conservative leadership contest. Continue reading >>
How Theresa Switched From Glum To Glam: Prime Minister Shows Off Smile And Eye-catching Dress As She Joins Stars At The Pride Of Britain Awards
With a sex-pest scandal convulsing Parliament, you could forgive Theresa May for looking weary as another working week began. However, by last night the Prime Minister was a woman transformed as she swapped Westminster for Mayfair. Red lipstick highlighted a beaming smile as she attended the Pride of Britain awards at Grosvenor House – in stark contrast to the expression captured in Downing Street that morning. Mrs May, who stopped to sign autographs outside the event, wore an eye-catching black dress with a lace effect – and also appeared to have a glucose monitor on her arm. The device is used by diabetes sufferers like the Prime Minister to check their blood, to help decide when they should inject themselves with insulin. During the awards ceremony, Mrs May took to the stage with Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn and leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Vince Cable to pay tribute to the heroism of Pc Keith Palmer. The officer gave his life protecting parliament during the London Bridge terror attack in March. The PM said it was 'fitting' that Pc Palmer was the first person to receive a posthumous Pride of Britain Award for outstanding bravery, as he gave his life to protect others. She said: 'As he stood in defence of parliament, facing down and tackling that evil terrorist unarmed, he stood for Britain, he gave his life for Britain, he was quite simply the pride of Britain.' Prince William also commemorated the courageous efforts of Britain's emergency services during the star-studded ceremony. William praised the firecrews who put their lives at risk to save residents trapped in the devastating Grenfell Tower inferno in west London. Presenting the This Morning Emergency Services Award to the firefighters, He said: 'Many people forget the daily grind you go through on Continue reading >>
