HbA1c – we need to change the narrative

HbA1c – we need to change the narrative

HbA1c – we need to change the narrative I 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...
How to access a Dexcom G5 CGM for less

How to access a Dexcom G5 CGM for less

How to access Dexcom G5 CGM For less than half the NZ retail price The 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 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...
When ‘she’ll be right’ turns to trouble

When ‘she’ll be right’ turns to trouble

When ‘she’ll be right’ turns to trouble The she’ll be right, I’ll worry about that later attitude when navigating Type 1 Diabetes has the potential to end in trouble. This can be hard to admit when you’re also striving to ensure this disease doesn’t...
What to do when it doesn’t go to plan

What to do when it doesn’t go to plan

What to do when it doesn’t go to plan 2020 was going to be our year! We’d made some pretty big changes on the home front, such as stepping away from my learning designer role to focus on our plumbing business and dropping to one wage.We were excited about being...