Living with a ‘chronic condition’ and knowing that, for the foreseeable future it is not going anywhere is a lot to handle. No matter how positive you are as a person it is bound to get too much sometimes. Unfortunately, I am yet to find a way of avoiding becoming down sometimes but I canContinue reading “Diabetes and mental health”
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Working with diabetes
I have worked numerous jobs being a diabetic from being a shop assistant to a waitress. I have always found my employers very supportive of my diabetes and I have been able to resolve any highs or lows effectively. In September I started as a full-time teacher. I have always been very worried that myContinue reading “Working with diabetes”
Disguising your pump
For the past 10 years I have pretty much had a wire attached to me 24/7. On a day to day basis I find this quite normal and easy to wear, however as a young girl I have had some occasions where I didn’t want my pump to be on show. I remember for myContinue reading “Disguising your pump”
Moving away to university…
At the age of 18 I took the plunge and decided to move to university. Granted, I only lasted a month but I will share some of my experiences. The thought of me moving away to university to my family was daunting. I think every family worries about the day their children move out butContinue reading “Moving away to university…”
Diabetes and alcohol
Please be aware this is just my personal experience and advice for dealing with diabetes and drinking alcohol, it will not be the same for everyone. Do’s – Eat carbs before drinking and before going to bed Eating a high carb meal before going out, such as pasta, is effective to stop the late night/earlyContinue reading “Diabetes and alcohol”
Living with the FreeStyle Libre
On a good day diabetics are expected to test their blood sugars a minimum of 4 times a day. Usually before meals and bedtime. To do this you need to use a finger pricker and using a small amount of blood and blood sugar meter will tell you your blood sugar after a few seconds.Continue reading “Living with the FreeStyle Libre”
Are you allowed chocolate?
If only I had a jar for when people ask if I’m allowed to eat chocolate. I would be rich! I just thought I would share with you my disastrous blood sugars on Christmas Day. My sugars do not agree with any food unless I have put my insulin in 20 minutes before eating. AsContinue reading “Are you allowed chocolate?”
A Christmas CGM
Christmas is a time for indulging in the things we love most, drinking alcohol and eating treats. Any diabetic could tell you these things are not a good combination at other times in the year but personally I don’t let diabetes stop me at any time. Ever since I was diagnosed I feel like IContinue reading “A Christmas CGM”
Type 1 going out out!
Most parents nightmare is the day their child asks them to go clubbing. I think my mom knew it was coming but secretly hoped I would never be interested and she would get off lightly. However, much to her disappointment I did decided to join my friends and go out out! For a few yearsContinue reading “Type 1 going out out!”
From the beginning
Right back to being 5 years old my mother and her motherly instinct knew something was wrong. My school teachers were complaining weekly about how much I left the class for the toilet but I was constantly told there was nothing wrong. My pants constantly felt wet and I would change them nearly 5 timesContinue reading “From the beginning”
