Welcome to T1D Mastery
Helping people master Type 1 diabetes by navigating the overwhelming amount of diabetes information, and delivering it in a way that sticks!
About Ruby
Ruby was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was 14 years old. She refuses to let it define her and is determined to live a long and full life.
Resources
There is so much information to take onboard when navigating life with Type 1 diabetes and often the experience can be overwhelming.
Support
To master diabetes you’ll need a range of tools and techniques. This includes knowing when to call in the experts and reach out for support.
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T1D Mastery
Come and join T1D Mastery navigate life with Type 1 Diabetes. Let’s share the highs, the lows and everything in between to master Type 1 diabetes and live long, full and healthy lives. Sometimes everything falls into place, and other times it’s a hot mess. It’s all part of the journey. We are in this together.
My Latest Posts
HbA1c – we need to change the narrative
HbA1c - we need to change the narrativeI finally dragged myself to get a blood test to check my HbA1c, unsure why I had been putting it off for so long. What was I afraid of? It’s just a number, right? The HbA1c test measures your average blood glucose over 2-3 months...
How to access a Dexcom G5 CGM for less
How to access Dexcom G5 CGM For less than half the NZ retail priceThe information I’m about to share isn’t a secret and is 100% legal, but interestingly as I write this I am a little nervous. Will I get in trouble for sharing this information? I’m not sure. Will ‘Big...
Our parents and caregivers are the MVP
Our parents and caregivers are the MVP Our little man continued to cough violently and then vomit. Multiple times a night we ran into his room to cuddle and support him as he struggled to catch his breath. We’d then clean bedding and sick bowls and stumble back to bed...