by Ruby McGill | Jun 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Living beyond T1D at music festivals There’s nothing better than dancing in the sunshine to live music. My arms high above my head, eyes shut, completely lost in the moment. I’m able to forget all responsibility and the many things I juggle as a parent, an employee,...
by Ruby McGill | Jun 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
My first attempt at social media detox When I joined the online Type 1 community a few years back, for the first time I felt ‘normal’. I was surrounded by people that got it. We shared, vented and celebrated the ups and the downs. I am so grateful for this community,...
by Ruby McGill | Jun 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Can making notes help you master diabetes? There can be a lot to take on board when learning to live well with type 1 diabetes. Everything from how to use a glucose meter, administer insulin, calculate the carbohydrate content of the cheese scone you’re about to...
by Ruby McGill | Jun 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Diabetes book recommendations from the T1D community The recent T1D Mastery book bundle giveaway included two fantastic books that have been part of my journey to master diabetes. (Bright Spots and Landmines – The diabetes guide I wish someone has handed me,...
by Ruby McGill | Jun 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
T1D Mastery, helping others master Type 1 diabetes I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when I was 14 and since then have refused to let it define me. Back in 2015 when my normal diabetes regime stopped working, I felt like I could no longer control my diabetes. For...
by Ruby McGill | Jun 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
How to support your supporters The constant monitoring of blood sugar levels, calculating carbs and injecting insulin while safely navigating the endless list of factors that affect blood glucose, is simply part of living with Type 1 diabetes. Every diabetes warrior I...
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