The following is an email I had to send to my Diabetes team. I have redacted personally identifiable information so that anyone who needs it can use it as a template should they find themselves in a similar situation Hi <NAME>, My Diabetes Nurse has advised me that emailing <ADDRESS> was the correct course of […]
An Open Letter: Increased Omnipod Needs and Holiday Supplies Read More »
Going on a work trip can be both exciting and challenging, especially for individuals managing diabetes. On a recent trip, I found myself facing an unexpected twist when my Dexcom glucose monitor seemed to go haywire. This incident taught me valuable lessons about the importance of being prepared and vigilant when it comes to packing
A Diabetes Travel Tale: Lessons Learned from being prepared… or not as the case may be Read More »
Introduction: Birthdays are a time for celebration… turning 40 calls for an extra special weekend. As someone with diabetes, managing blood sugar levels during these celebrations can be a challenge. However, with the introduction of the Omnipod 5, my birthday weekend was a remarkably different than it would have been on MDI. Read more to
To put my new Omnipod 5 to the test, I decided to treat myself to dinner at my favourite local pub. Scampi and chips, accompanied by three pints of Beavertown Neck Oil, provided the perfect opportunity to gauge how the pump would handle the intricacies of my blood sugar management! After an enjoyable evening, I
The First 24 Hours with my Omnipod 5 Read More »
I am thrilled to share my journey of completing the Diabetes UK Swim 22 challenge, swimming 44 miles and managing my diabetes simultaneously. Join me as I dive into the waters, face the highs and lows, and embrace the strength that comes from perseverance. Managing Diabetes in the Pool Being a Type 1 diabetic has
Conquering Challenges: Swimming, Diabetes, and the Diabetes UK Swim 22 Read More »
Introduction: Attending the JDRF Diabetes Technology Event proved to be an unforgettable experience filled with inspiration, learning, and connection. From the engaging talks and networking opportunities to exploring Birmingham City Football Club’s stadium, every moment was a reminder of the strength and resilience of the Type 1 diabetes community. The event showcased the remarkable advancements
Coming through Newark airport couldn’t have been any more different to Heathrow! See It’s Procedure, Madam for a comparison! Again through security I get a manual check, she asks where my CGM sensor is – I explain it’s on my arm and that I can take my shirt off if she wants… She looks at
US Airport Security… is better? Read More »
Post diagnosis I’ve only flown once, pre-diagnosis (and pre-pandemic) I was out of the UK 3 or 4 days a week and so was a regular at most EU and some US airports! I probably got more flights than I did train journeys and car rides! Yesterday was my first solo flight with T1 diabetes;
Travelling to NYC with my boss (J) today… Thought I’d won when I remembered my Star Alliance Senator card would let me through the business and first class security check; they let him through too. Sadly a massive slow moving queue was there to greet us…only one X-ray machine was working! Still not too bad,
It’s Procedure, Madam Read More »
