Mental Health
Why You Need to Take a Break From Diabetes
We all have our favourite memories and ideas about what makes the perfect holidays. Maybe yours is skiing on a powder white slope; lazing on a golden sunny beach under a palm tree; hiking in bushland; an eco holiday; rail journey or cruise – whatever the word “holiday” conjures up for you, there will be many dreams, memories, emotions…
Read MoreThe Impact of Hypos in Diabetes
Do you hate hypos as much as me? Hypos can be a real problem and are probably one of the biggest fears for people with diabetes and their family members, and the impact of hypos in diabetes can be huge. Hypoglycemia, or hypos as often called by many of us, is technically when a person’s…
Read More5 Ways to Handle Unexpected Blood Glucose Levels
Last night I went to bed with a blood glucose level of 10 mmol and enough insulin on board from my pump to bring it down to 6 mmol overnight. Usually I sit up to wait out insulin on board, or higher levels, but this seemed a perfectly reasonable place to go to bed, as…
Read MoreDiabetes TV: Talking About Diabetes Burn Out & Depression
Life with diabetes can be lonely. It can also bring up all sorts of difficult emotions. In today’s episode of Diabetes TV, I am talking about diabetes burn out and depression. Please share your thoughts and any questions below and subscribe to our Diabetes TVchannel for all the latest updates x Helen
Read MoreDAWN2 Shows Impact of Diabetes Distress on Family Members
Diabetes – One in all in!
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