Sharing my story - our story
I was asked to share 'my diabetes story' at the New Zealand Ministry of Health's Diabetes workshop last week. The workshop was for...
Is it possible to mix breastfeeding and basal rates?
Adjusting to life with a new baby can be exhausting at the best of times however throw a type 1 diabetic, breast feeding mother into the...
He's here!
I felt the public health system had let me down when Miss six arrived into the world. It all seemed to go horribly wrong. Even though...
CGM vs FGM means I'm almost ready to have a baby.
The moment I found out we were having Baby No. 2 I knew I needed a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) in my life, well at least for the...
Raising diabetes awareness - the cold hard truth
Recently I was filmed for a Diabetes NZ campaign. The four short videos of diabetics sharing their story would be used to encourage...
It's time to share and let go...
Many new mums can recall their terrifying birth stories, I am no different. As the arrival of our new addition draws closer I realise the...
Feeling brave and ready to do it all again.
It’s taken five years, but we’re finally ready to do it all again… All going to plan, in October we’ll welcome the newest member to our...
Diabetes burnout, you're not welcome here.
It’s ironic that on 7 April 2016, World Health Day I find myself parked up in bed, absolutely shattered. The world health organisation’s...
Diaversary - a reason to celebrate
Many diabetics celebrate the anniversary of their diagnosis, their ‘diaversary’. As we should, we’ve survived! Balanced 365 days of highs...
Quitting sugar - is it worth it?
It’s day 21 in the eight week I Quit Sugar programme (IQS). So far, so good. I’m joined by hundreds of other people from around the world...
