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Continue reading →: Fighting for a fairer system
Apologies for going sightly off topic with this post, but I think that fairness within our education system impacts everyone within our society. The Guardian highlights a recent report from The Sutton Trust revealing real disparity across the UK in terms of support for children with SEND. Calling this present…
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Continue reading →: This postman only has to knock once
I admit that whilst reading news of this pioneering research from Diabetes UK , I was most struck by the description of a “harmless virus that acts like a microscopic postman” New gene therapy from researchers at the University of Bristol could offer long-term protection from kidney damage for diabetics…
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Continue reading →: In a whirl…of cinnamon
Laughter is the greatest medicine, right? Well, it can be when you watch some of the fabulous comedians from A spoonful of laughter. Available on both Instagram and YouTube, you’re sure to find something that resonates with you and makes you smile. Just don’t mention cinnamon 😂 #laughter #diabetes #comedy…
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Continue reading →: Mind and body
This is a gentle reminder on World Mental Health Day to take care of all of you 💛 #mental health day #2025 #mind #body
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Continue reading →: I’m curious…
The amazing new Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities is set to open its doors very soon, and I, for one, can’t wait to explore their wonderful offer. Promising boundless creativity under one roof, the new centre from the University of Oxford promises to be “open to all.” The building and facilities…
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Continue reading →: Well worth celebrating
Fabulous recognition of the pioneering research into immunology. Receiving the Nobel Prize will help to highlight excellent work so far and hopefully lead to health improvements for so many people worldwide. Thank you 💙 https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/2025/popular-information/ #nobel #prize #immunology #type 1 #diabetes
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Continue reading →: The Marginalian – a great share
Nearly every time I open up my social media I am greeted my another post containing words of wisdom from The Marginalian. Since 2006, Maria Popova has been sharing poems, philosophies and art that she has discovered during her search for meaning. One of my favourite posts features another inspirational…
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Continue reading →: Fabulous gift 💙
A recent announcement from the University of Oxford brings hope to millions of people with Type 1 diabetes. Through a spectacular gift of £10 million from the Bukhman Foundation, the university hopes to significantly advance treatments and ultimately find a cure for the illness that affects tens of millions of …
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Continue reading →: Slowing things down
This amazing post from Diabetes UK clearly demonstrates how far research has taken us since pioneering discoveries made during the 1970s began investigating immunotherapies to slow down the progress of Type 1 diabetes. Diabetes UK scientists, led by Professor Gianfranco Bottazzo, have helped to pave the way to the development…
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Welcome to Crumbling Pavlova, where we hope to encourage an open and honest sharing of what it means to live with diabetes.
We aim to highlight issues which impact on the diabetic community, in the hope of supporting and giving encouragement to help you to believe that you can live a happy and full life.
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