I’ve found I prefer liquid hypo treatments in the night rather than having to chew on things! I started out using Jelly babies as this is what the hospital had told me (5 jelly babies (15g of carbs) then wait 15 mins) I took this quite literally for the first few weeks until I found […]
For individuals living with diabetes, managing blood sugar levels can be a daily struggle. It requires constant monitoring of food intake, exercise, and insulin dosage to prevent dangerous fluctuations in blood sugar levels. However, the advent of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology has revolutionized diabetes management. CGM systems use a sensor inserted under the skin
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As a food scientist, I have spent my entire career studying the science behind food and how it affects our bodies. But it wasn’t until I was diagnosed with diabetes that I had to learn a completely new skill: counting carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are one of the three main macronutrients that our bodies need to function
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It’s hard to know when it started, I think by the time I was diagnosed I had probably had some symptoms for around a year. The last few weeks leading up to June the 7th definitely saw this speed up though! Looking back over photos I think you can start to see things like my
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On a sunny day in early June of 2022, I went for a blood test. I had been feeling ill for a while, but put it down to the training I was doing for a Half-Ironman. Little did I know, that day would mark the beginning of a life-changing journey. The following day was the
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