Sugar High Sugar Low shares a personal experience of misdiagnosis between coeliac disease and stress while exploring the complex relationship between coeliac disease and Type 1 diabetes, emphasising management and lifestyle strategies.
Imagining a Diabetes-Free Future: A Sci-Fi Journey
Set in a future where diabetes has been eradicated, this sci-fi short story explores the long, painful journey towards a true cure. A world where managing blood glucose levels doesn’t shape every decision. A future where technology, care and equity finally catch up to the people who need it most.
Wordless Wednesday – Malta
Wordless Wednesday – Travels to Malta
30 Years with diabetes, what does that mean for my brain?
Sugar High Sugar Low reflects in 30 years living with diabetes, expressing concerns about the potential link to dementia. Research suggests long-term diabetes increases dementia risk, but with proactive brain health measures like reading, physical activity, good sleep hygiene and following a healthy diet. Maintaining stable glucose levels is also crucial for managing diabetes and brain health
Innovation: Keeping Insulin Cool
In some of the worlds toughest environments people are keeping life-saving insulin cool, without electricity. The clay pot cooler, a simple invention rooted in traditional knowledge, is a concept that is helping illions survive in the face of heat , poverty, displacement and war. A reminder that innovation doesn’t always mean high-tech, sometimes , it means seeing everyday materials in a whole new way.
Travelling to Milan + Type 1 Diabetes
Traveling with Type 1 diabetes can be challenging, but with careful preparation and management, one can enjoy adventures, like my trip to Milan. I packed extra supplies, adjusted insulin doses, and embraced the city’s offerings without fear. Balancing enjoyment and health is key, allowing for memorable experiences and delicious food.
Manchester is having a heat wave!
During Manchester’s heat wave, individuals with diabetes face unique challenges. Heat affects blood glucose levels and insulin effectiveness. Staying hydrated and listening to one’s body is crucial. Amina emphasizes self-care while enjoying summer and shares personal insights and experiences.
Diabetes signs
Recognising the signs of diabetes early is crucial for preventing serious health complications. Left untreated, diabetes can lead to heart disease, kidney damage, nerve problems, and even vision loss. Many people may have diabetes without realising it, as symptoms can develop gradually or be mistaken for other issues. By knowing the warning signs, such as…
International Women’s Day
STRONG, RESILIENT, AND SUGAR -CHALLENGED – Women with T1D Today is International Women’s Day, a celebration of the strength, resilience, and power of women everywhere. But for those of us living with Type 1 Diabetes, that strength takes on a whole new meaning. Every day, we make hundreds of decisions just to stay alive. Decisions…
Broken pancreas
When your pancreas is on permanent vacation, you get a little help from technology. Read my post on Bob here
Dreams, Lessons, and Hopes for 2025
Here’s to 2 0 2 5 – a year of dreams, lessons and hope ……
How stress affects the body
Stress is a natural part of life. Whether it’s a looming deadline, a tough conversation, or even a global pandemic, everyone experiences stress occasionally. But for people with diabetes, stress isn’t just an emotional challenge—it can have direct effects on blood sugar levels and overall health.
Guest Post: Introducing Dr Joan St John
I’d like to introduce Dr Joan St John. She is a GP / Diabetes Specialist. She is the lead for diabetes in a practice in Brent, UK. Dr Joan also has a crucial role working with Diabetes UK as a Clinical Champion. As a GP, I have been interested in Diabetes for many years and…
Finding my balance
How do you manage your stress ?
– how do you manage your stress and diabetes?
Living with diabetes is a journey that touches every part of my life—home, work, relationships, and self-care. Some days, it feels like a full-time job, constantly balancing blood glucose levels, planning meals, fitting in some exercise, set changes, calibrating my pump, making sure I have enough insulin in the fridge, and worrying about the scares that are left after a site change and not to mention keeping up with appointments.
Prediabetes
Prediabetes indicates elevated blood glucose levels that could lead to type 2 diabetes, carrying significant health risks. It often shows no symptoms, making regular screenings vital. Key prevention steps include dietary changes, increased physical activity, weight management, and monitoring glucose levels. Early intervention can effectively reverse the condition and improve health outcomes.
Diabetes in War-Torn Regions
In war-torn regions, individuals with diabetes face immense challenges, from obtaining insulin to increased vulnerability to viral diseases due to compromised immune systems. The impact on mental health is profound, exacerbating stress and anxiety. It is crucial to provide support and assistance, recognizing the interdependence of health and peace. Charity organizations like UNICEF and Doctors Without Borders offer avenues for support.
Bob .1
Diabetes Companion – Bob
Who is Bob to Sugar High Sugar Low?
Yesterday, Bob, completely threw me for a loop. If you’re not familiar with Bob, he’s not a person but rather the nickname I’ve affectionately given to my trusty Medtronic insulin pump. Usually, Bob is as quiet as a mouse, but yesterday, he decided to make his presence known in the most disruptive way possible – with a symphony of alarms
Guest Post continued: The Fit Blog Part 2- Nutrition
How important is nutrition to you? What types of food do you consume on a typical day before and after a workout and also when maintaining your BG’s? The saying that you can’t outrun a bad diet is very much true. So nutrition is very important for me. If you are looking to make changes…
Guest post: The Fit Blog Part 1
I’d like to introduce husband and wife, fitness instructors, Christel (who has type 1 diabetes) and Tobias. Through their blog, TheFitBlog, they share their passion for a healthy and fit lifestyle, whist giving people the support to succeed with their fitness goals. How did you start TheFitBlog? Tobias and I have always had the desire…
Guest Post: Appleton
INTRODUCING Appleton is an Artist and Photographer, who has been creating art images and sculptures for over 40 years. He attended Boston University, where he studied both art and photography. After completing his studies, he moved to New York City, where he found that the diverse cultural landscape offered him great inspiration for much…
Guest Post: Angelica Chavez
I’d like to introduce Angelica, an entrepreneur, designer and blogger at Lyfebulb, who has type 1 diabetes. I’ve been drawing since I was 5 years old, intrigued with studying the human form. Art from paintings and architecture has also always captivated me, along with science and film. I’ve always had a curious mind for obtaining…
Back on injections for 24 hours….
Humans tend to follow a routine, and for me, one of my routines is my diabetes management plan. For many years, I administered insulin through injections but later switched to an insulin pump. The Manchester Diabetes team offered me tremendous support during this transition period, which helped me ease into the new technology. I attended…
Prioritising Quality-of-life measures with diabetes technology?
The evolution of technology in managing Type 1 diabetes has brought about significant transformations for those living with this condition. While these technological advancements offer new tools for coping with diabetes, research suggests that their focus tends to be on disease management rather than considering their impact on individuals. Numerous studies delve into the potential…
What is ‘Smart Insulin’?
A recent study at Zhejiang University, China, explores “Smart Insulin” for Type 1 diabetes. It aims to revolutionize insulin injections by providing a week’s worth of insulin in a single injection. The insulin release is triggered by glucose levels, mimicking the body’s natural process. While promising for animal models, further research is needed before human trials. This innovation offers hope for a streamlined and effective diabetes management solution.
Diabulimia
I wanted to write a post about diabulimia as it impacts many people within the diabetes community. I myself have never suffered with this condition but feel that as a diabetes blogger I have a huge responsibility to spread awareness of this condition. So, what is diabulimia? It is a condition where type 1 diabetes…
Long Overdue!
I know ive been away for a while guys but here a little update on what ive been up to.
Diabetes and The School Run
For most mums, I think the school run can be an extremely hectic and stressful process. Getting everybody up, cleaned, fed and safely off to school takes a lot of organisation, time management, patience and energy. The Mail Online stated, “Three out of four mothers find school run more stressful than going to work” If…
Glucose Spikes
The undetected condition of glucose spikes could in fact be the cause of many underlying conditions such as Diabetes, Cancer and even heart attacks.
Dr Faustman’s vaccine for Type 1 Diabetes
They say, that there is a vaccine that can not only halt type 1 diabetes in its tracks but also that it has the ability to reverse the condition. When I first read about this vaccine, it really did sound too good to be true. Could it be the cure we’ve all been waiting for?…
The itch that won’t quit
From time to time, when I change my infusion site it itches like mad. We’ve all had that itch that just won’t stop. For me, its the site where my insert has been stuck to my body for 2 or 3 days or even a freshly inserted infusion set. It itches and itches and I…
Happy “22nd” Diaversary
Everything related to diabetes is testing, from the continuous monitoring of blood glucose levels, the debilitating symptoms I’ve experienced due to low and high blood glucose levels, the lumps and bruises from injecting and placing inserts on my body. Diabetes has and always will be a constant presence in my life. January 1st 1995, marks…
A few things you didn’t know about Frederick Banting
Today, November 14th marks one of the most important days in the diabetes calendar, World Diabetes Day. On this day, we remember one of the most prominent figures in diabetes, Sir Frederick Grant Banting, the man responsible for co-discovering insulin, as a source of treatment for diabetics in the early 1900s.You can read more about it…
Neonatal Diabetes Mellitus
Neonatal diabetes mellitus is a form of diabetes that occurs in the first 6 months of life. NDM is a very rare condition and affects one in 100,000 to 500,000 live births. A result of having this condition means elevated blood glucose levels occur. This condition can often be confused with Type 1 diabetes due…
Wordless Wednesday #6
Happy Diabetes Awareness Month Friends! My aim this month is to try and spread as much awareness for diabetes as I can. As someone who advocates for diabetes, I want to continue to share the correct message about what it truly means to live with this condition. JDRF have created an amazing tool which helps…
Myabetic Giveaway 1st November -14th November 2016
Since today marks the beginning of Diabetes Awareness Month, what better way to kick-start the month and advocate for diabetes, than by collaborating with some of diabetes extremely influencial bloggers and advocates, to give away accessories from one of my favourite diabetes companies – Myabetic I absolutely love the accessories available!! If you don’t know…
Sick Days!
Having a cold can be awful, but a cold combined with diabetes is even worse. It messes with your sugar levels making them difficult to manage. Blood glucose levels can become extremely high. These high BG levels are due to a release of stress hormone which occurs when the body is fighting an illness. Glucose…
Non- diabetic but you’re affected by Hypoglycaemia!!
I deal with hypos on weekly basis. Hypoglycaemia and diabetes go hand in hand. These attacks occur when blood glucose levels are too low. For me, this usually happens when I’ve taken too much insulin, not eaten enough food, eaten too late or depending on the type of exercise I choose to do that day….
Fighting Diabetes One Sugar at a Time
Hey! Friends! I’m so excited to share my new T-shirt collection with you. The “Fighting Diabetes One Sugar At A Time” T-shirt, was created to spread and raise awareness for Diabetes. It aims to include those who want to learn more about the condition, give thanks to those who tirelessly support and stand by us…
It’s all Diabetes at the end of the day!
Feel free to add to the list. Just remember friend’s, stay determined, be positive and don’t let diabetes stop you from being able to do the things you want to do. Yes, it’s a challenge, but you are more than capable of overcoming it. Struggle through it and you’ll soon discover how much stronger you…
The iLet (Bionic Pancreas)
Throughout the years, we’ve seen many advances in Diabetes technology. From the Insulin pumps, to the Freestyle Libre and so many other amazing technologies. The most recent and major development is that of the Bionic Pancreas. This long-anticipated technology is able to completely manage an individual’s diabetes by tracking blood glucose levels, controlling insulin doses,…
When I became a featured artist for VIDA
Recently, I was contacted by a company called VIDA, after they saw my artwork on my blog and on Instagram, they asked me if I’d like to collaborate with them and design my very own fashion apparel. I was completely excited, what an opportunity! I was going to be able to showcase my artwork, design…
Guest Post: Appleton
Introducing Appleton – Diabetes artist from New York
Guest Post with Ashley Ng
I want to introduce Ashley, an Australian based blogger at http://www.bittersweetdiagnosis.com. She is an accredited dietitian and is currently studying her PhD in the field of diabetes education in young adults. Ashley also has an active role at the International Diabetes Federation as the President-Elect of the Young Leader in Diabetes Programme. I’ve known Ashley…
Diabetes Blog Week 2016 – Language and Diabetes
When it comes to chronic illnesses such as diabetes, many will actively campaign for the use of words that don’t give individuals labels such as ‘diabetic’ or ‘person with diabetes’. They strive to use more inclusive language when referring to people with diabetes. For them, words like ‘diabetic’ or ‘person with diabetes’ becomes quite…
Diabetes Blog week 2016 – Monday Message
Today marks the beginning of the 7th annual ‘Diabetes Blog week’. This week was first created by a blogger Karen Graffeo, otherwise known a Bitter sweet in the blogging world. It has become a way for the online diabetes community to unite and express their views on many topics. Topics are handpicked by Bitter Sweet…
Testing your day time basal rate
Sometimes it becomes necessary for you to be able to tweak your basal rates. During times where you maybe more active, during periods of stress and for the girls during that time of the month, you may be more prone to either lower or higher BG levels and this of course requires some adjustments in…
Guest Post: Introducing Dr Joan St John
I’d like to introduce Dr Joan St John. She is a GP / Diabetes Specialist. She is the lead for diabetes in a practice in Brent, UK. Dr Joan also has a crucial role working with Diabetes UK as a Clinical Champion. As a GP, I have been interested in Diabetes for many years and…
Guest Post: Angelica Chavez
I’d like to introduce Angelica, an entrepreneur, designer and blogger at Lyfebulb, who has type 1 diabetes. I’ve been drawing since I was 5 years old, intrigued with studying the human form. Art from paintings and architecture has also always captivated me, along with science and film. I’ve always had a curious mind for obtaining…
Guest post: The Fit Blog Part 1
I’d like to introduce husband and wife, fitness instructors, Christel (who has type 1 diabetes) and Tobias. Through their blog, TheFitBlog, they share their passion for a healthy and fit lifestyle, whist giving people the support to succeed with their fitness goals. How did you start TheFitBlog? Tobias and I have always had the desire…
SUGAR HIGH SUGAR LOW - TYPE 1 D LIFE 