As part of of our ongoing series, type one diabetic Mark Mansheim describes a typical day: ———- I begin my day at 6 am with a gentle wake up from my wife. She is very aware that if my blood sugar is too low, e.g. if I’m not responsive, she immediately gives me sugar. I… Read More »
I recently had cause to look at my fingers. Not a high octane thrilling experience, I’m sure you’ll all agree. But I did notice the array of tiny dots caused by the last zillion, or so, blood tests that my poor, ravaged fingers have had to endure. While I can never take a break from… Read More »
I know you’ve also been waiting for weeks in eager anticipation of our latest poll results. Well, dear readers, wait no more! Last time we asked how involved you got in diabetes politics. In other words, if you don’t like something about your diabetes care what do you do about it? Apparently not a lot.… Read More »
We’re off to Disneyworld in a couple of weeks for a bit of much needed Disney magic. Amidst the excitement it did set me thinking. What would diabetes be like if it was managed by Disney, that all encompassing factory of magical happiness? If Disney did diabetes… My pump would wake me up in the… Read More »
As I write this I’m still gently suffering from my hangover resulting from the Shoot Up night out yesterday. I have a sneaking suspicion that one of the glasses of merlot I consumed was off, hence feeling slightly off-key today. However, it’s nothing a gallon of water and two paracetamol won’t cure. Anyway, self-inflicted misery… Read More »
As a result of wildly popular demand, the next Shoot Up night out is scheduled for Saturday 13 February. Taking place in the heart of sunny Edinburgh, we plan to eat food in a restaurant – to behave like civilised people [update: someone neglected to book a table in time – Valentine’s weekend busy, who’da… Read More »