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I don’t know about you, but if I were going to take diabetes advice I would be more likely to take it from someone who is living with diabetes themselves. At the age of 10, my mum and I went to the doctor following me having a cold for a week. On the spot my doctor diagnosed me with type 1 diabetes and told us to go straight to the hospital. The only other things I remember her saying was that I was likely to have a limb amputated one day, that I could go blind and that it would be difficult for me to have children. My mum was the most affected by this diagnosis; all I heard and was terrified about was that you have to stay in hospital, I just wanted to go home! My mum threw herself into finding out everything she could about type 1 diabetes so that she could take the best care of me and teach me the right things. The doctor continued to be of no help, she didn’t offer any useful books to read and didn’t really offer any valuable information. I did meet a wonderful Endocrinologist at the time who helped us through this hard transition and a couple of fantastic nurses but the hospital stay was purely to learn how to do my own injections, this took one week; my doctor told me I could not leave the hospital until I was doing my own injections. Ever since I was a child I have tested my blood glucose levels independently and have done insulin injections first with needles and vials and then with insulin pens. I made the difficult decision to convert to an insulin pump in 2012 when I commenced work as a full time Registered Nurse and I have never looked back. In my life I have lanced my fingers 75,000+ times, I have injected my arms, legs and abdomen more than 30,000 times and I have changed my insulin infusion set more than 512 times. It is due to this doctor’s compassionless and apathetic treatment of me that I am thankful for her. Without her, I would not have been driven to make a diagnosis of diabetes a better experience for others. This doctor motivated me to become a Diabetes Educator; to be an empathetic Diabetes Educator who has sat in the same chair being diagnosed with diabetes, to be a Diabetes Educator who understands exactly what it feels like when you are told you have to inject yourself with insulin every day for the rest of your life, to be someone who could answer questions in a way people understood, to be somebody who could give you useful resources to help you understand in your own time and to understand that you may have questions at odd times of the day, to be a Diabetes Educator who understands that you think about everything in a day in relation to your diabetes and how it will be affected, a Diabetes Educator who understands that you think about many things in the future and how they will be affected by your diabetes. That is who I am today.

04/01/2026

Just me with the cutest and best nighty ever and you know what, it has pockets! Never thought id swe this day! Thanks for this delightful suprise! Love catching a sale with pockets! 👌

One handed videos are hard. pumps are hardy. Yes, I dropped it and it bounced and I flung it back up using the string.. s**t happens. Im a model example of normal pump use!! I think. Just them things people dont say or show!

My pump has had 6 hour days submerged by water over the last three days. Friends over for swims, playing with the boys i...
25/12/2025

My pump has had 6 hour days submerged by water over the last three days. Friends over for swims, playing with the boys in the pool. I dont let diabetes stop me, it just comes along for the ride! Medtronic, ypso and omnipod are all ipx8 rated, they can be submerged for long periods of time. If anything were to happen to the pump this would be due to a crack and the company will replace the pump fully if it is under warranty. Warranty lasts four years from your original purchase date!

Sporadic water balloon fights are ok, being thrown into the pool by family, no problem! Im just sharing thst this is possible. You dont have to disconnect to go for a swim. I would prefer to know where my pump is and have it on me if I can, rather than lying on the beach. Ive had clothes stolen before..

And also, I got the bestest swimmers from Santa!! Love being a living oxymoron! Smugglettes by Budgy Smuggler ExpressionMed Medtronic Diabetes - Aus

Its a great day to build a ginger bread house! Decorated mostly by me honestly but one kid helped at the start! For eati...
25/12/2025

Its a great day to build a ginger bread house! Decorated mostly by me honestly but one kid helped at the start! For eating by all, for the joy of eating a ginger bread house! Merry Christmas from InRange!

🌊 INSULIN PUMPS & WATER (AUSTRALIAN SUMMER REALITY CHECK) 🇦🇺The next couple of weeks in Australia are all about water — ...
18/12/2025

🌊 INSULIN PUMPS & WATER (AUSTRALIAN SUMMER REALITY CHECK) 🇦🇺

The next couple of weeks in Australia are all about water — beaches, pools, rivers and backyard chaos. So let’s clear something up:

👉 You do NOT have to take your insulin pump off to go swimming. In fact, most of the time I prefer people keep it on.

Medtronic, YpsoPump and Omnipod are all IPX8 rated — they are waterproof and designed to be worn in water. You can clip them to swimmers or tuck them under bathers for an easy beach-to-play transition without insulin gaps.

⚠️ t:slim X2 is different.
It is IPX7 rated and should only be submerged up to 1 metre for a maximum of 30 minutes. It’s not designed for prolonged swimming, so this one should be removed.

Common worries I hear (that aren’t true):
• Sand getting inside the pump or tubing — not possible unless there’s a crack
• The pump breaking in water — it won’t, unless the casing is already damaged
If you’re worried, just rinse with fresh water after swimming.

If you choose to take your pump off:
• Keep it out of direct sunlight (black pumps heat up fast)
• Store it in the bottom of your bag or an esky
• Don’t leave it off longer than 2 hours
When you put it back on, check your glucose and give insulin if needed — without your pump you have no background insulin, which increases DKA risk.

💡 Summer and insulin pumps can absolutely coexist. Less disruption, less risk, more fun.


Just got home. Once again, ive been running on empty for about 4 hours. Tired. Got my things together and sat down.. the...
16/12/2025

Just got home. Once again, ive been running on empty for about 4 hours. Tired. Got my things together and sat down.. then situated myself to get going, AND realised the only thing I had gotten was an infusion set. Yes, its an old one, a mio, my old faithful. Not that I have any problems with the extended. But this is the one I grabbed, my last mio, and I cant be bothered to change this situation now. After getting up and getting the rest of my stuff.

Sometimes T1D is a lot. Do what you need to do to get by. It doesnt need to be perfect. You just need your insulin.

Have a good night friends!

💙 Two days in Young, NSW 💙I’m back in Young this week, catching up with existing clients and welcoming a few new faces.O...
15/12/2025

💙 Two days in Young, NSW 💙

I’m back in Young this week, catching up with existing clients and welcoming a few new faces.

Over these two days, I’ve had the absolute privilege of starting two people on their brand new insulin pumps — a huge step in their type 1 diabetes journey, and one that never gets old to be part of.

What I love most about this work is being able to come out to towns like Young, away from major regional centres, and provide expert, specialised type 1 diabetes care close to home — without people needing to travel hours to access it and without people needing to pay an arm and a leg. I believe in care that is accessible, affordable and appropriate to you and your condition.

Access matters.
Expertise matters.
And local care makes a real difference.

It’s always such a pleasure working out of the ever-expanding — thank you for continuing to create a space where this kind of care is possible.

Looking forward to more visits, more connections, and more lives made just that little bit easier 💙

📍 Young, NSW

Most people think carb labels are ~80% accurate.The evidence says… not always.When I asked recently, most people guessed...
15/12/2025

Most people think carb labels are ~80% accurate.
The evidence says… not always.

When I asked recently, most people guessed that carbohydrate numbers on food labels are at least 80% accurate.

That feels reasonable. Unfortunately, Australian data tells a more complicated story.

🔬 What Australian research shows:
Laboratory testing comparing nutrition labels with chemical analysis has found that actual carbohydrate content can be significantly higher than what’s listed — in some cases up to ~60% higher.

That means: • A label saying 30 g carbs
• Could actually be closer to 48 g in worst-case scenarios

That’s not a small rounding error.
That’s enough to meaningfully affect glucose levels and insulin dosing.

⚠️ Why this matters for type 1 diabetes

Insulin pump therapy expects:
• Accurate carb counting
• Reliable food data
• Precise insulin dosing

But how are we meant to be exact when the numbers themselves aren’t?

This is why many people:
• “Do everything right”
• Count carbs carefully
• Still see unexpected post-meal highs

It’s not a failure of effort. It’s a limitation of the data.

🤖 Why technology matters more than perfection

CGM and carb education are important and valuable — absolutely. Understanding what carbohydrates are and what foods contain them matters.

But education alone cannot overcome inaccurate food labelling.

This is where closed-loop insulin pumps are so powerful:
🌟They respond to glucose trends in real time
🌟They correct for carb miscalculations
🌟They reduce the burden of needing “perfect” carb counting. Because lets face it, the only consistant thing in carb counting, IS THE PERSON COUNTING!

They work with real life — not against it.

💙 The takeaway

You’re not bad at carb counting. Carb labels aren’t always as accurate as we assume.

Earlier access to insulin pump and closed-loop technology:
• Improves glucose outcomes
• Reduces mental load
• Supports long-term health and longevity

And that’s exactly why these systems matter! No longer do we need carbohudrate perfection in order to get an insulin pump or do well with one. If you want to chat about pumps get in touch! We can help!

I got to start my first Libre 3 in clinic on friday this week! Look how tiny this is! This is NDSS funded but only avail...
14/12/2025

I got to start my first Libre 3 in clinic on friday this week! Look how tiny this is! This is NDSS funded but only available for use with the ypso pump and CamAPS right now.

I now have three clients who are trying this out with their pumps and so far they have been reporting only positive things. Accuracy is on point and ease of insertion is next level! Every person's experience will obviously be different but it is great to see that these are working well so far!

This particular client is one who actually experienced quite a bit of pain with the gaurdian 4 and the libre previously due to the straight insertion of the filament. She did better and didn't have problems with the dexcom g6 due its 45 degree insertion angle but she says that the Libre3 insertion was pain free and felt like less than the g6 and she has not had any pain or significant errors in reading thus far! 👌

For anyone wanting to try it out with their Ypso please feel free to message me for an easy NDSS transition and quick guide on the how and what to.

13/12/2025

Me and the gingers LOVE a .supply delivery day! Any day that I dont have to go to the pharmacy for my diabetes supplies is a day I am truly thankful for!

Subscribe and recieve all of your diabetes supplies delivered to your front door! Pharmacies tell you you can only order 2 libre or dexcom but at stripped supply YOU CAN ORDER AT LEAST 6!! I PAY $25 a month and everything i need arrives at my front door every 2 months, no extra shipping cost. You can change what is in your order easily at their website.

I know this isnt for everyone and I know I am privileged to be able to afford this but this reduces a whole heap of thought and burden in my diabetes care!

If youd like to try them out, use INRANGEVIP for your first months subscription free. You can cancel anytime!

Carb counting doesn't need to be rocket science with the medtronic 780G! We no longer need extensive knowledge about car...
13/12/2025

Carb counting doesn't need to be rocket science with the medtronic 780G! We no longer need extensive knowledge about carb counting before starting a pump, we no longer need to be put through carb training woth a dietitian and get marked off as competent or not. Never having carb counted before IS NOT A BARRIER to getting on insulin pump therapy!

This morning I had a bacon and egg roll and an almond latte, I didnt overthink it, i bolussed 30g (a massive under bolus, I know, but I dknt care - my pump has my back!).

Heres my thought process explained: Sandwich = 30g (medium meal). Bacon and egg roll and latte is a little bigger of a meal but close to a sandwich and im walking around buying some stuff for Christmas lunch, need a little padding, let the pump do some work.. 30g it is!

My rule of thumb is - small 10g (this looks like a almond latte if my bg is above 8mmol, any small food item if my bg is above 10, or a meal that is asalad and meat).
Medium 30g (sandwich, meat and veg with some carb containing, rice and meat)
Large 45g (pasta, pizza, fish and chips) - a meal that is ore than YOUR average meal.

It can be that simple! From that, you can make it as little or as mych as you want to but the pump doesn't not need more than this. **everyone's grams estimates are different and not necessarily the same as mine BUT 30g IS A SANDWICH - everyone can compare that as a basis!

You do not need to know about carbs to be appropriate to get an insulin pump. You dont even need to see a dietitian. We talk to yiu about normal food patterns and talk to you about what the carbs look like for that. More often I give people a small, medium and large carb bolus snd thats where they start.they do very well with this!! And as their use of the pump grows, sometimes, so to does the knowledge of their carbs.

Sometimes, they grow no further knowledge about carbs but you know what, they are still getting increased time InRange. Dont let a system that is stuck in the past hold you back from achieving better blood glucose levels!

Medtronic Diabetes - Aus Australian College of Nurse Practitioners Diabetes Australia RACGP Mark Butler MP Australian Diabetes Educators Association

If your in Australia and currently using the Libre 2, it is coming up to time to transition to the 2+. Libre 2 stocks wi...
09/12/2025

If your in Australia and currently using the Libre 2, it is coming up to time to transition to the 2+. Libre 2 stocks will fade out and transition to 2+ has been confirmed by Libre and NDSS as NOT AUTOMATIC. If you dont have a team, or cant get in touch with your team easily or dont have an appt with your team in the next couple of months and you want to change your ndss registration over so you have seamless access to your Libre please shoot me a pm with your

medicare card number
name registered with medicare
Or your NDSS if thats different.
DOB
Email address so I can ensure the change not9fication comes to you.

I will send you bank details to send me $20 and I will update your ndss on the same day. It can be that simple.

09/12/2025

6.7 - he couldnt help it..

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