by Ruby McGill | Jun 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
Hosting a sugar free celebration when time is scarce I sent invites to our big and little friends that had been by our side throughout Felix’s first year. Friends that had delivered home cooked meals during those early months, organised play dates and catch-ups to...
by Ruby McGill | Jun 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
Know the difference and live television! I jumped at the chance to appear on the AM show to discuss the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes on behalf of Diabetes New Zealand. The AM show is a New Zealand morning news and talk show that airs on national TV...
by Ruby McGill | Jun 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
My life with type 1 diabetes – it’s a daily battle with no days off! MONIQUE FORD/STUFF Ruby and Hayden McGill, with 1-year-old Felix and 6-year-old Olive. Pregnancy presents a whole new level of difficulty for a type 1 diabetic. To mark World Diabetes Day...
by Ruby McGill | Jun 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
A letter to my future self… When it comes to dealing with life’s calamities I choose to cross that bridge if and when we have to, not a moment before. I refuse to waste any of my time or precious energy worrying about something that may never happen. However...
by Ruby McGill | Jun 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
2017 Cannon Media Awards, here we come! A few months ago encouraged by my boss I entered the 2017 Cannon Media Awards. The awards are described as ‘New Zealand publishing’s premier awards. Showcasing and acknowledging the best of NZ newspapers, magazines and...
by Ruby McGill | Jun 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
So many rookie mistakes You’d think after almost 18 years of living with type 1 diabetes I’d have mastered it. I’m afraid not. I’ve been caught out a lot lately, forgetting some of the real basics and if I’m truly honest I should know better. We all make mistakes and...
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