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A funny thing happens every year in National Diabetes Week here in Australia and I am sure it happens across the world as follows: 1) The main players and policy makers decide on a focus, (which quite rightly given the huge numbers and costs to us all) is usually about something to do with type…
Read more“Sometimes I am my own worst enemy.” What does that actually mean? Does it mean I take aim and shoot myself in the foot? Does it mean I hide from myself in my bunker? Ride head on into a battle with myself and see who comes out best? Shoot arrows back and forth across my…
Read moreSometimes I think I am my own worst critic. In fact I know that I am. This can be a good thing, as it makes me question my actions and do my best. But it can also drive me crazy, make me spend countless hours worrying about what I said, or did not say and…
Read more“Let’s end our week on a high note and blog about our “Diabetes Hero”. It can be anyone you’d like to recognize or admire, someone you know personally or not, someone with diabetes or maybe a Type 3. It might be a fabulous endo or CDE. It could be a d-celebrity or role-model. It could be…
Read more“Back for the third year, let’s show everyone what life with diabetes looks like! With a nod to the Diabetes 365 project, let’s grab our cameras again and share some more d-related pictures. Post as many or as few as you’d like. Feel free to blog your thoughts on or explanations of your pictures, or leave…
Read moreToday let’s tackle an idea inspired by Bennet of Your Diabetes May Vary. Tell us what your Fantasy Diabetes Device would be? Think of your dream blood glucose checker, delivery system for insulin or other meds, magic carb counter, etc etc etc. The sky is the limit – what would you love to see? I…
Read moreYesterday we gave ourselves and our loved ones a big pat on the back for one thing we are great at. Today let’s look at the flip-side. We probably all have one thing we could try to do better. Why not make today the day we start working on it. No judgments, no scolding, just…
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