Wednesday, January 9, 2019 - 14:39

When on MDI, I rotated my injection sites from my abdomen, arms and legs. For the past 12 years I have been rotating my pump infusion sites on my abdomen and sides.

Wednesday, January 9, 2019 - 14:32

What are some things you need to know about routine care when you have diabetes and take insulin? How often do you need to see your doctor? What tests and checks are usually done?

Monday, December 3, 2018 - 14:57

It is coming up to the time of year again where we all enjoy the time with family, presents and all the food and drinking. This all sounds great, however for those either with T1 or supporting a child with T1, it can be more daunting than exciting.

Monday, December 3, 2018 - 14:48

Turn back the clock to November 11, 2011. This is the date Xavier got diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes... and it was just before Christmas! Not only had our lives as we knew it been turned upside down, my thoughts turned to how I was going to cope... let’s just say I very nearly called Christmas off that year!

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 - 12:13

That’s me! I did not see diabetes in my future, so it was a huge task to accept that I would have multiple daily injections for the rest of my life. But it was the continual high and low glucose levels that drove me mad. I’m not kidding, I literally went crazy having to guess where my glucose levels were going to be.

Monday, November 19, 2018 - 16:01

When we think of Insulin pump therapy, we think about all the amazing features that make our day to day lives easier such as the Bolus Wizard and SmartGuard.