Hmm, I really thought that if I can link the photo’s or subjects to Instagram then anyone can see it but Instagram is not playing nice. You will have to log in to see the post. Not too worry for those who do not have Instagram, for you I will type it out. Okay, copyContinue reading “Instagram Diary: Diabetes Awareness Month”
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A Day in the Life (of a Diabetic)
A day in the life of a Diabetic differs from person to person. Not one Diabetic’s day is the same. We all have our own routine and things that needs to get done, but what we all have in common is the pricks, scans and injections. There are so many different factors that will haveContinue reading “A Day in the Life (of a Diabetic)”
The Diabetes Dictionary
Diabetics speak their own language and I am convinced you have heard abbreviations, acronyms or words used that you have no idea what we are speaking about. Do not fear, I have found the person who is going to guide you through our language. Meet Lurina, or as we know her in the community, TheContinue reading “The Diabetes Dictionary”
T1D and T2D – The Differences
I saw a tweet and it read as follows: “Excessive sugar consumption causes #diabetes”. Social Media is saturated with these types of statements, memes, jokes etc. around Diabetes. This statement cannot be further from the truth. It is due to these irresponsible statements that the world is so misinformed on what Diabetes is and howContinue reading “T1D and T2D – The Differences”
My (Parents) Diagnosis Story
My diagnosis story is not really mine to tell. I know it sounds weird, but I was so little when I was diagnosed that it feels like it should rather be my parents’ story to tell. I went to my mom and I asked her some questions based on what I have heard from otherContinue reading “My (Parents) Diagnosis Story”
Happy Diaversary to Me!
I never use to celebrate my Diaversary because to start with, I did not even know such a thing existed and two I did not know when mine was. I first heard about A Diaversary a few years back when I became very involved in the Instagram community and then I had to go askContinue reading “Happy Diaversary to Me!”
Eating Low Carb with The Insulin Type
Leah and I have met on Instagram a few years back and since then we have had many discussions. She is also a Type 1 Diabetic. She has been a huge motivation in my Diabetes Management and I like to call her The Low Carb Queen. I asked her some questions to share her mountainsContinue reading “Eating Low Carb with The Insulin Type”