I celebrate World Diabetes Day, because it celebrates one of those responsible for creating my life saving drug, Insulin. And like any good celebration, there should be cake, candles and wishes. Here are my four World Diabetes Day Wishes #WDDWishes

I get my blood glucose test strips from my chemist for free and over the years, I have figured out how many I needed per month. If I noticed them piling up in the press I didn’t get them for a month or two but once I started using a cgm I always seemed to have a more than generous supply. Yeah, I know, those of you who figured this out quickly are giving me eye rolls. 

This is a short note to let everyone know that I am not missing in action but we are in the final preparation madness for our upcoming Thriveabetes 2019 which takes place on Saturday 19th October in The Red Cow Hotel, Dublin.

So, Why Would Someone with Diabetes use an Unapproved Device or Software? so much misinformation about DIY Diabetes Devices - lets get some information.

The Walking Lady of the Tulla Road is back on the beat. I go for a 40 minute walk at around the same time, four mornings a week, during the school year. I normally take a break during the Summer holidays, so each September I get back into my routine of walking and figure out the blood sugar versus 40 minute walk balance again.