They say, that there is a vaccine that can not only halt type 1 diabetes in its tracks but also that it has the ability to reverse the condition. When I first read about this vaccine, it really did sound too good to be true. Could it be the cure we’ve all been waiting for?…
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A few things you didn’t know about Frederick Banting
Today, November 14th marks one of the most important days in the diabetes calendar, World Diabetes Day. On this day, we remember one of the most prominent figures in diabetes, Sir Frederick Grant Banting, the man responsible for co-discovering insulin, as a source of treatment for diabetics in the early 1900s.You can read more about it…
Insulin Pump Therapy Pros and Cons
Before I embarked on my journey, with an insulin pump, I had been on multiple daily injections (MDI) for almost 15 years. It wasn’t until I began to learn about insulin pump therapy that I truly grasped how different the two were. With MDI, I feel less training was given in order for me to…
HIGH AND LOW BG’S WHICH DO YOU MANAGE BETTER?
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Fighting Diabetes One Sugar at a Time
Hey! Friends! I’m so excited to share my new T-shirt collection with you. The “Fighting Diabetes One Sugar At A Time” T-shirt, was created to spread and raise awareness for Diabetes. It aims to include those who want to learn more about the condition, give thanks to those who tirelessly support and stand by us…
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 🙂…
When I became a featured artist for VIDA
Recently, I was contacted by a company called VIDA, after they saw my artwork on my blog and on Instagram, they asked me if I’d like to collaborate with them and design my very own fashion apparel. I was completely excited, what an opportunity! I was going to be able to showcase my artwork, design…
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…
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 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…
Sugar High Sugar Low - My life with Type 1 diabetes 