type 1 diabetes

Today is my 48th birthday. That means it’ll be my 36th diaversary this year! Reflecting on my life with diabetes always amazes me, especially the way that I’ve ended up as a health professional *and* still have excellent health. I think the *most important* influencing factor over my life has been the constant support and…

With recent evidence highlighting nutritional inadequacies in people with type 1 diabetes, particularly in adolescent years, and Dr Sue Shepherd’s PhD work also highlighting nutritional inadequacies and excesses in people diagnosed with coeliac disease, it seemed sensible to present the new Guidelines for Healthy Eating relating them to those of us with these chronic conditions.…

I have a confession to make. I have canceled my eye specialist appointment this year. Seven times……yep. Bad patient. I don’t know what it is, well maybe I do actually. To start with, he went and moved all the way across town, so to go there, sit in the waiting room for an hour, get…

Diabetes is Not a Game of Perfect Balance is my favourite word when I think about my diabetes. I always think of trying to maintain a balance between a ‘normal’ life and my target for great diabetes control. I believe the key to such a delicate balance is moderation. Life is so full of extremes.…

Hello Sweeties! I had a query from one of our members asking about health concerns with artificial sweeteners, so thought I’d explore the topic a bit for everyone’s benefit. Through this blog I’ve tried to give you an overall view (by Dr Alan Barclay), a look at safety related issues for artificial sweeteners, a look…