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Why I hid my diabetic devices on holiday

Why I hid my diabetic devices on holiday

Usually, I wear my diabetic devices out loud and proud, especially on holiday.  My CGM (Dexcom) sensor sits on the front of my arm or high enough on my stomach...

Why I hid my diabetic devices on holiday

Usually, I wear my diabetic devices out loud and proud, especially on holiday.  My CGM (Dexcom) sensor sits on the front of my arm or high enough on my stomach...

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Diabetes Doesn't Take a Holiday

Diabetes Doesn't Take a Holiday

The photos from this day are some of my favourites from our trip. Blue skies. Sun on my skin. Smiling in the sea. A day that, from the outside, looks...

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Diabetes Doesn't Take a Holiday

The photos from this day are some of my favourites from our trip. Blue skies. Sun on my skin. Smiling in the sea. A day that, from the outside, looks...

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A little January Update

A little January Update

This season has asked me to slow down, and for the first time in a long while, I’m actually listening. When I look back at last year, I’m genuinely in...

A little January Update

This season has asked me to slow down, and for the first time in a long while, I’m actually listening. When I look back at last year, I’m genuinely in...

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Preparing for Surgery with Type One Diabetes

Preparing for Surgery with Type One Diabetes

Disclaimer: This blog shares general information and personal experiences, it’s not medical advice. Always follow guidance from your diabetes team or hospital. Facing surgery as a type one diabetic can...

Preparing for Surgery with Type One Diabetes

Disclaimer: This blog shares general information and personal experiences, it’s not medical advice. Always follow guidance from your diabetes team or hospital. Facing surgery as a type one diabetic can...

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Behind the Chaos: Biting off more than I can chew

Behind the Chaos: Biting off more than I can chew

If I’m being completely honest, I’ve been struggling to get ahead lately. I’ve been trying to plan, schedule, and get everything organised in advance but somehow, I just keep finding...

Behind the Chaos: Biting off more than I can chew

If I’m being completely honest, I’ve been struggling to get ahead lately. I’ve been trying to plan, schedule, and get everything organised in advance but somehow, I just keep finding...

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A Surgery Date at Last: Excited, Terrified, and Ready for Change

A Surgery Date at Last: Excited, Terrified, and Ready for Change

If you read my last post, you’ll know things have been… intense. Between grief, pain, diabetes, and running a small business, I’ve felt like life has been in “pause mode”...

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A Surgery Date at Last: Excited, Terrified, and Ready for Change

If you read my last post, you’ll know things have been… intense. Between grief, pain, diabetes, and running a small business, I’ve felt like life has been in “pause mode”...

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The Darkest Hour: Living through Grief, Surgery, Diabetes & Running a Small Business

The Darkest Hour: Living through Grief, Surgery, Diabetes & Running a Small B...

Thank you for sticking with me through my darkest hour…(Trigger Warning) I’ve said this more in the past 18 months than I have in my whole life: my body is...

The Darkest Hour: Living through Grief, Surgery, Diabetes & Running a Small B...

Thank you for sticking with me through my darkest hour…(Trigger Warning) I’ve said this more in the past 18 months than I have in my whole life: my body is...

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