Christmas is coming, and with it, the same question I’m asked every year without fail: “Where can I get a nice box of Diabetic chocolates from for my Nan who’s Diabetic?” Please please please DO NOT under ANY circumstances, buy Diabetic food products! It’s honestly such a lovely caring thought, but they cause more harm […]
Dr Frederick Banting, Thank You For Saving My Life
November the 14th is the 125th birthday of the man who saved my life, and the lives of millions of others. Millions of people who, like me, have been diagnosed as a Type 1 Diabetic. His name is Dr Frederick Banting. So how did Dr Frederick Banting save our lives? Well, he was the guy who […]
My Second Child, Type 1 Diabetes
Dealing with Type 1 Diabetes often feels like I’m parenting an extra child. A highly emotional child that throws it’s toys out of the pram if I don’t do things it’s way, or if I make even the tiniest mistake. It will freak out if I accidentally put too much food on the plate without […]
Blue November: A Month Dedicated To Diabetes
Wow, can you believe it’s November already? Only 60 days left of the year! This year has flown by, and so much has happened in my life, mainly Diabetes related. In March this year, I celebrated my 25th Diaversary. 25 years since I was diagnosed as a Type 1 Diabetic aged just 6 years old […]
Escape Reality in Cardiff – Event Review
Being a single mum means I don’t get out often. I’m overly picky with my babysitters, opting for close family members only, with my mum being my number one choice. If it wasn’t for my mum, I’d have to quit my day job as I often work evenings and weekends, so her and I very rarely get […]
