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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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Continue reading →: The fine art of finger pricking
Simply entitled Diabetes, I am sure that the painting I stumbled across online today will resonate with diabetics across the world. Anastasiya Kartuzova’s work offers a powerful representation of the pain which diabetics, such as herself, experience every day. Intrigued by the image, I found the following description of the…
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Continue reading →: Magic moment#3
The kindness of strangers is a phrase often banded around, and I have never really thought much about it until earlier this week when I experienced its power at first hand. I enjoy a morning walk to a well-known supermarket before starting work, so I was on route there a…
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Continue reading →: Could body scanning help to prevent chronic illness?
I have recently stumbled across the work of Neko Health, whose philosophy seems to be to create a healthcare system that focuses upon prevention and early detection, rather than treatment, of chronic illnesses such as diabetes. Their current body scan technology, along with their research, is well worth a look.…
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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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