From time to time, when I change my infusion site it itches like mad. We’ve all had that itch that just won’t stop. For me, its the site where my insert has been stuck to my body for 2 or 3 days or even a freshly inserted infusion set. It itches and itches and I…
Tag: Diabetes Awareness
Diabetes won’t hold me back / Wordless Wednesday – Port Meirion
After a night of lows, the day started with a high BG of 14.8……. I wasn’t going to let it stop me from enjoying myself. BTW the sun kept making an appearance then disappearing hmmm! It got sunny for a while, so I took advantage and took some great shots. BG’s came down nicely 🙂…
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…
Guest Post: Appleton
INTRODUCING Appleton is an Artist and Photographer, who has been creating art images and sculptures for over 40 years. He attended Boston University, where he studied both art and photography. After completing his studies, he moved to New York City, where he found that the diverse cultural landscape offered him great inspiration for much…
Misconceptions of diabetes #Diabetes Week 2016
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Are children not getting the recommended diabetes checks?
When I was a child, I remember having several check-ups every time I’d attend my diabetes appointments. After my diagnosis my check-ups were every 3 months and then it became every 6 months. These checks covered everything from, cholesterol testing, blood tests, feet check-up. Both of these tests would also be checked at my GP…
Diabetes Blog Week 2016 – Tips and Tricks
Since today Is the final day of the #DBlogWeek, I wanted to share some of the tips and tricks I use to not only keep my diabetes in check but to keep going. Positivity Tips and Tricks Try, try, try and try again to do the best that you can do for yourself. You…
Diabetes Blog week 2016 – Monday Message
Today marks the beginning of the 7th annual ‘Diabetes Blog week’. This week was first created by a blogger Karen Graffeo, otherwise known a Bitter sweet in the blogging world. It has become a way for the online diabetes community to unite and express their views on many topics. Topics are handpicked by Bitter Sweet…
Testing your day time basal rate
Sometimes it becomes necessary for you to be able to tweak your basal rates. During times where you maybe more active, during periods of stress and for the girls during that time of the month, you may be more prone to either lower or higher BG levels and this of course requires some adjustments in…
Guest Post: Introducing Dr Joan St John
I’d like to introduce Dr Joan St John. She is a GP / Diabetes Specialist. She is the lead for diabetes in a practice in Brent, UK. Dr Joan also has a crucial role working with Diabetes UK as a Clinical Champion. As a GP, I have been interested in Diabetes for many years and…
Sugar High Sugar Low - My life with Type 1 diabetes 