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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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How to Keep Your Diabetic Devices Secure This Summer

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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10 Tips To Avoid Hypos in the Heat

10 Tips To Avoid Hypos in the Heat

Summer is here, and while I love soaking up the sun, it does bring its own set of challenges for those of us managing diabetes. Did you know that heat...

10 Tips To Avoid Hypos in the Heat

Summer is here, and while I love soaking up the sun, it does bring its own set of challenges for those of us managing diabetes. Did you know that heat...

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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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Owning Your Diabetes Tech with Confidence

Owning Your Diabetes Tech with Confidence

In a world that sometimes stares, I've learned that my diabetes tech isn't something to hide – it's a badge of strength. It's a reminder, not just to me but...

Owning Your Diabetes Tech with Confidence

In a world that sometimes stares, I've learned that my diabetes tech isn't something to hide – it's a badge of strength. It's a reminder, not just to me but...

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Diabetes at the airport

Diabetes at the airport

Do you get nervous travelling with type one diabetes? Because let me tell you even after having diabetes for over 25 years and travelling all over the world, I still...

Diabetes at the airport

Do you get nervous travelling with type one diabetes? Because let me tell you even after having diabetes for over 25 years and travelling all over the world, I still...

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Travelling with Diabetes

Travelling with Diabetes

Travelling with type one diabetes can take a little bit more preparation and for some can be quite a daunting experience. So I thought I would share a few of...

Travelling with Diabetes

Travelling with type one diabetes can take a little bit more preparation and for some can be quite a daunting experience. So I thought I would share a few of...

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