You’ve probably been offered this nugget of wisdom at some point when you’ve been unwell or exhausted: “Make sure you … More
Tag: type 1 diabetes
Everything changes but you
Wow, it’s been a while since I posted anything! The last few months have been full of change for me … More
Create your own goals – you’re much more likely to score!
Gah, social media can be a destructive beast can’t it? For all the good it does to connect with others, … More
Diabetes, 17 ways
It’s World Diabetes Day today! And it’s also almost exactly 17 years since I was diagnosed with type 1. I’ve … More
Health awareness raising – using our voices wisely
Raising awareness of chronic conditions is vital and social media has hugely increased the reach these messages can have. But … More
7 tips on pregnancy with diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis
Seeing those little pink lines on a pregnancy test is incredibly exciting – but when you have a chronic illness, … More
Your victories may be small – but they are still worth celebrating
This weekend was a bit of a washout for me. I have had the whole gamut of RA symptoms plus … More
Be prepared! Some tips to make travel with chronic illness less stressful
We discovered last year the wonder of going on a February half-term mini break – something to look forward to … More
Chronic illness – the ultimate lesson in patience
At my GP surgery the other day, I overheard a mother talking to her young son, who must have been … More