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Insulin Pump Recommendations

Insulin Pump Recommendations

As someone who transitioned from insulin injections to insulin pumps after two decades, I understand the importance of finding the right fit for your lifestyle and diabetes management needs. Having...

Insulin Pump Recommendations

As someone who transitioned from insulin injections to insulin pumps after two decades, I understand the importance of finding the right fit for your lifestyle and diabetes management needs. Having...

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Diabetes Skincare Update: Embracing Change for Healing

Diabetes Skincare Update: Embracing Change for Healing

Today, I'm opening up about a significant shift in my diabetes skincare routine – one that's all about embracing change and prioritising healing. So, grab a cozy spot and let's...

Diabetes Skincare Update: Embracing Change for Healing

Today, I'm opening up about a significant shift in my diabetes skincare routine – one that's all about embracing change and prioritising healing. So, grab a cozy spot and let's...

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Breaking News: 'Diabetic' Foods Are Now Illegal!

Breaking News: 'Diabetic' Foods Are Now Illegal!

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,...

Breaking News: 'Diabetic' Foods Are Now Illegal!

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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5 Essential Tips for Diabetics Getting a Tattoo

5 Essential Tips for Diabetics Getting a Tattoo

Getting a tattoo is an exciting and meaningful experience for many, but for individuals living with diabetes, there are some important considerations to keep in mind to ensure a safe...

5 Essential Tips for Diabetics Getting a Tattoo

Getting a tattoo is an exciting and meaningful experience for many, but for individuals living with diabetes, there are some important considerations to keep in mind to ensure a safe...

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Important Reminder for Type 1 Diabetics: Medical Exemption Certificate for Free NHS Prescriptions

Important Reminder for Type 1 Diabetics: Medical Exemption Certificate for Fr...

Are you aware that as a type 1 diabetic in the England, having an in-date medical exemption certificate is essential to qualify for free NHS prescriptions? It's a crucial detail...

Important Reminder for Type 1 Diabetics: Medical Exemption Certificate for Fr...

Are you aware that as a type 1 diabetic in the England, having an in-date medical exemption certificate is essential to qualify for free NHS prescriptions? It's a crucial detail...

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Trust Your Diabetic Gut: Why It's Essential to Listen to Your Body with Insulin Pump Sites

Trust Your Diabetic Gut: Why It's Essential to Listen to Your Body with Insul...

If in doubt, take it out! Let's dive into a topic that's close to every insulin user's heart (or should I say, site?): the importance of trusting your diabetic gut...

Trust Your Diabetic Gut: Why It's Essential to Listen to Your Body with Insul...

If in doubt, take it out! Let's dive into a topic that's close to every insulin user's heart (or should I say, site?): the importance of trusting your diabetic gut...

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5 to Drive - Driving Safely Precautions & Tips

5 to Drive - Driving Safely Precautions & Tips

Driving Safely with Insulin-Treated Diabetes: Precautions and Essential Tips For individuals with insulin-treated diabetes, hitting the road involves more than just checking the fuel gauge and adjusting the mirrors. Safety...

5 to Drive - Driving Safely Precautions & Tips

Driving Safely with Insulin-Treated Diabetes: Precautions and Essential Tips For individuals with insulin-treated diabetes, hitting the road involves more than just checking the fuel gauge and adjusting the mirrors. Safety...

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My Diabetes Skincare

My Diabetes Skincare

Ever wondered what goes into my diabetic site skincare routine? Today, I'm spilling the beans on my go-to products that keep my sites happy and healthy. 💖 1️⃣ Gentle Cleaning: Cleaning...

My Diabetes Skincare

Ever wondered what goes into my diabetic site skincare routine? Today, I'm spilling the beans on my go-to products that keep my sites happy and healthy. 💖 1️⃣ Gentle Cleaning: Cleaning...

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Why you should wear a medical alert as a diabetic

Why you should wear a medical alert as a diabetic

Wearing or carrying a medical alert, is important for people with diabetes because it can provide potentially life-saving information in case of an emergency. If you have Type 1 diabetes,...

Why you should wear a medical alert as a diabetic

Wearing or carrying a medical alert, is important for people with diabetes because it can provide potentially life-saving information in case of an emergency. If you have Type 1 diabetes,...

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Blood Glucose Conversion Chart mmol/ mg/dL

Blood Glucose Conversion Chart mmol/ mg/dL

Ever wondered why you see diabetics in other countries measuring their blood glucose using different numbers? Here in the UK we measure our blood sugars in mmol/L but in some...

Blood Glucose Conversion Chart mmol/ mg/dL

Ever wondered why you see diabetics in other countries measuring their blood glucose using different numbers? Here in the UK we measure our blood sugars in mmol/L but in some...

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Coping mechanisms to avoid diabetes burnout

Coping mechanisms to avoid diabetes burnout

This blog post was requested by one of my very close diabuddies! I regularly describe myself as on the edge of burnout, because ever since I came out of my...

Coping mechanisms to avoid diabetes burnout

This blog post was requested by one of my very close diabuddies! I regularly describe myself as on the edge of burnout, because ever since I came out of my...

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