My type 1- Type 1 diabetes family

25/01/2025

Never let fear win! Last minute tickets popped up so we decided that we would push through the what ifs. Takes a lots of encouragement, packing hypo snacks, and planning but it’s worth it! at the concert!

22/04/2024

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Make Automated Insulin Delivery affordable for all Australians with type 1 diabetes

23/03/2024

22/03/2024

I am a type 1 mum.

Today was clinic, which means it’s the day we hold our breath, the day we hope that we get a green tick; it’s the day that my daughter’s overall bloods are assessed to check her levels; blood glucose, thyroid, kidney etc.
I can’t say that I am not nervous, even after 5 years the blood test, the wait, the pressure and fear is still intense.
I still have days where I don’t know what I’m doing, days I feel judged for giving my daughter sweet foods, days I feel cruel for forcing my daughter to have another needle, days where I feel like she’s been excluded or talked about, days where I’m fighting a battle because she’s discriminated against. Days where I feel angry, sad, gutted.

Today was not just clinic day, today I was just like you watching your kid at cross country, but today I wore my glasses because tears poured down my face. Because today, I feel like my heart could burst, today, my daughter ran 2 km, she came 4th in her age bracket and she did this whilst having high levels due to adrenaline. She trained for this, she pushed herself, she always does. My daughter lives life to the fullest, and I’m here, just a mum enjoying the ride.

By the way, clinic was amazing!

27/02/2024

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Hyper/Hypo Charts - feel free to print and/or share!

PDF link:http://www.diabetesed.net/page/_files/HyperHypo-handout.pdf

08/10/2023

So nice to get out and raise money and awareness for type 1. We are so grateful JDRF, for the research and advocacy. Nice to have with us today

29/08/2023

Lower carb high protein options for breaky - this is a current favourite we are trialing https://feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/3-ingredient-chia-pudding/

28/08/2023

I spent some time chatting with Alicia today. She is lovely and is leading an invaluable research project. We are not alone and our big emotions and stressors are valid, we shouldn’t be ashamed. Parents of children with a chronic illness need support. Our mental health matters

04/08/2023

Cool new tech on the way https://www.facebook.com/100062809076748/posts/751867603583535/?mibextid=cr9u03

“I reviewed Mobi today. Wireless charger, phone controlled, 5 inch tubing, optional sleeve to wear it on skin, 200 units insulin holder, quick bolus button. The smallest hybrid closed loop ever. ”

01/08/2023

How gorgeous! My little girl was so pleased to receive this thank you from Evaline collects samples when she has a low to send to the dog trainers. When fully trained these pups eventually alert their owner to a low or high, reach out if you want to help too!

18/05/2023

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/diabuddies-day-redland-bay-17062023-tickets-616810024387?fbclid=IwAR1zKZD3HsrC1puPeiSP2ENgemlFIK5zkO_njOy7wgxm98tAuQeDU3JzBsI&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

DiaBuddies Day Redland Bay 17/06/2023 is a special event to bring children living with type 1 diabetes and their families together.

09/05/2023

Tonight I am preparing for a school excursion, she will be traveling an hour from school for the day! She is buzzing and I am freaking! I’ll never tell her that; instead I tell her she’ll be awesome and she’ll have the best day! Have I packed enough hypo treats? will her lunch make her steady enough? Are her devices charged? Last thing I wanted to do was cook, my soon to be father in law made me dinner