A blog that celebrates my great self-care of my type 1 diabetes.

Unexpected news

‘I am ringing-up about your diabetes’, said my diabetic nurse to me at around 10.30am today. I took a big gulp and braced myself for the worst. The worst did not happen though because her next words were, ‘your average has come down to 58, you’re doing really well.’

No longer feel like a prisoner

I felt absolutely elated hearing these kind words. Diagnosed at 17 years old, now 48, it is the first time ever a medical professional has congratulated me about it. A breakthrough moment as living with type 1 diabetes at times, has felt like being a prisoner with no release date in sight. 

Freestyle Libre 2 Sensor

Without a doubt, my better diabetes control is down to me recently using the Freestyle Libre 2 Sensor. It is where your mobile phone alerts you to your levels going too low or too high. They are free to use in the UK, so another reason to salute the NHS.

Let us come together and support one another, there is a way forward.