Category: Awareness

Je suis fatigué of the monthly P

Sorry guys this one is for the girls. This is one aspect of life that doesn’t affect your diabetes, but for us girls we are faced with the not so pleasant monthly, painful and uncomfortable period. Diabetes, as you know can be absolutely crazy at times, when you are stressed, fatigued, ill, let’s just say…

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Theresa May, first UK Prime Minister with Type 1 diabetes

This week, it was announced that the previous home secretary, Theresa May is now in line to become the UK’s second female Prime Minister and the first with Type 1 diabetes. It was in 2013 when she was first diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes but after medication failed to work, she then took further tests…

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What does Ramadan mean to a Type 1 diabetic?

Monday 6th of June, marked the beginning of the blessed month of Ramadan, which is observed during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. During this month, Muslim’s fast from sunrise until sunset, when they are without food and without water.   So what does Ramadan mean for Muslim diabetics? What does that mean to…

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Guest Post with Ashley Ng

I want to introduce Ashley, an Australian based blogger at http://www.bittersweetdiagnosis.com. She is an accredited dietitian and is currently studying her PhD in the field of diabetes education in young adults. Ashley also has an active role at the International Diabetes Federation as the President-Elect of the Young Leader in Diabetes Programme. I’ve known Ashley…

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