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
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...
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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Stop Buying "Diabetic" Chocolate - Here's Why...
Have you ever found yourself reaching for a 'diabetic' chocolate bar, thinking it's a safer option for managing your blood sugar levels? Or perhaps you've stocked up on 'diabetic' snacks,...
Stop Buying "Diabetic" Chocolate - Here's Why...
Have you ever found yourself reaching for a 'diabetic' chocolate bar, thinking it's a safer option for managing your blood sugar levels? Or perhaps you've stocked up on 'diabetic' snacks,...
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The Story of The Diabetic Nutcracker
Once upon a time, on a frosty December night, when the world outside was still and snow dusted the windowpanes, there stood a Nutcracker unlike any other… A Diabetic Nutcracker....
The Story of The Diabetic Nutcracker
Once upon a time, on a frosty December night, when the world outside was still and snow dusted the windowpanes, there stood a Nutcracker unlike any other… A Diabetic Nutcracker....
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World Diabetes Day 2025: Why Raising Awareness Matters
Every year on 14th November, the diabetes community around the world comes together to celebrate World Diabetes Day a day dedicated to raising awareness, educating others, and celebrating the strength...
World Diabetes Day 2025: Why Raising Awareness Matters
Every year on 14th November, the diabetes community around the world comes together to celebrate World Diabetes Day a day dedicated to raising awareness, educating others, and celebrating the strength...
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Diabetic Christmas has Landed!
It’s officially that time of year again… Diabetic Christmas has arrived at Organising Chaos! The fairy lights are twinkling, the festive snacks are being prebolused for and this year’s collection...
Diabetic Christmas has Landed!
It’s officially that time of year again… Diabetic Christmas has arrived at Organising Chaos! The fairy lights are twinkling, the festive snacks are being prebolused for and this year’s collection...
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Free Diabetes Phone Wallpapers: Mocha Moods
Back by Popular Demand! If you’ve been around here a while, you might remember that years ago I offered free wallpapers to the OC Club and they were such a...
Free Diabetes Phone Wallpapers: Mocha Moods
Back by Popular Demand! If you’ve been around here a while, you might remember that years ago I offered free wallpapers to the OC Club and they were such a...
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Why Is Insulin Called Insulin? The Surprising Origin of the Word
If you've ever paused mid-injection and thought, "Wait... why is it even called insulin?" you're not alone. It's one of our everyday words we throw around in the diabetes world,...
Why Is Insulin Called Insulin? The Surprising Origin of the Word
If you've ever paused mid-injection and thought, "Wait... why is it even called insulin?" you're not alone. It's one of our everyday words we throw around in the diabetes world,...
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Why Type One Diabetic Barbie Would’ve Meant the World to Little Me
Little Me Was Terrified of My Diabetic Doctor… But She Would’ve Loved Decorating Her Diabetes and having diabetes represented in a toy she loved. When I was younger, my paediatric...
Why Type One Diabetic Barbie Would’ve Meant the World to Little Me
Little Me Was Terrified of My Diabetic Doctor… But She Would’ve Loved Decorating Her Diabetes and having diabetes represented in a toy she loved. When I was younger, my paediatric...
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What is Hypo Unawareness...
Let’s Talk About It (And How to Handle It Like a Pro) So... what is hypo unawareness?Imagine your blood sugar is dropping, but your body forgets to tell you. No...
What is Hypo Unawareness...
Let’s Talk About It (And How to Handle It Like a Pro) So... what is hypo unawareness?Imagine your blood sugar is dropping, but your body forgets to tell you. No...
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How to Keep Your Diabetic Devices Secure This Summer
Let’s talk about something that every diabetic using diabetes tech has probably battled with: keeping your CGM or diabetic device stuck especially in the summer when heat, sweat, and suncream...
How to Keep Your Diabetic Devices Secure This Summer
Let’s talk about something that every diabetic using diabetes tech has probably battled with: keeping your CGM or diabetic device stuck especially in the summer when heat, sweat, and suncream...
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Diabetes Awareness Week UK 2025: Let’s Talk Health Checks (And Make Them Cute)
Diabetes Awareness Week UK is here, running from 9–15 June 2025, and we’re diving into a theme: Health Checks. Brought to you by Diabetes UK, this week is about empowering...
Diabetes Awareness Week UK 2025: Let’s Talk Health Checks (And Make Them Cute)
Diabetes Awareness Week UK is here, running from 9–15 June 2025, and we’re diving into a theme: Health Checks. Brought to you by Diabetes UK, this week is about empowering...
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