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Continue reading →: Hot under the collar
Now I’m sure that most diabetics, especially those lucky enough to wear a CGM sensor, have literally seen the impact which stress can have upon their blood glucose levels. So, as a woman of a certain age, I wondered whether others out there had found it difficult to assess whether…
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Continue reading →: Wakey, wakey, lazy journalism
I’m just watching today’s BBC Breakfast, and again, I am upset and angry by their surface coverage of the issue around the increase of type 2 diabetes within people under 40 living in the UK. To be fair, the report may prove to have offered a fuller discussion, but most…
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Continue reading →: Heart of England walk and talk
The wonderful JDRF is organising a walk in sunny Brum for diabetics and their families on Saturday, 8th June. Along with two walks around Alexander Stadium (accessible on public transport), the day will offer a chance to learn more about diabetes and to meet with inspirational people. Plus, at the…
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Continue reading →: Truly wonderful leadership
I have recently realised that I have a bit of a problem with the word “manager”. I don’t need to be managed (most of the time), but I do want to be led, inspired, and most importantly, noticed… I feel that as a disabled person, this is doubly important, as…
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Continue reading →: To cover or not to cover?
Being still fairly new to having a glucose monitoring sensor, I was amazed to discover the variety of patches which could be purchased to adorn or cover it! I’ve tried a few now, and am currently settling for those which are easy for me to actually secure to my arm…
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Continue reading →: Research needed as soon as possible for UK Asian community
This worryjng development needs addressing as soon as possible. Research funded by Diabetes UK has found that when given the HbA1c test, the genes of people of South Asisn heritage caused a falsely low result. Accuracy of HbA1c causes delays in diabetes diagnosis and ultimately treatment for this community. Further…
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Continue reading →: Ketone awareness
During attendance on a DAFNE (Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating) course last year, I found myself introduced to the topic of ketones. As someone who had been dependent upon insulin for several years, I was a little shocked that I was only then learning how dangerous raised ketone levels could…
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Continue reading →: Book corner#3
Leading academic Professor Stanley Ulijaszek offers a new insight into the complex issue of obesity in the latest book Understanding Obesity, published by Cambridge University Press. Covering factors such as body fat, genetics, metabolism, food, inequality, stigma, and physical activity, Ulijaszek’s research could help to dispel a few misunderstandings and…
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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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