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EASD 2023: a quick rundown
This week I've been following the news from EASD 2023, a major diabetes conference, and here's what caught my attention (along with all...
Oct 6, 20233 min read


Sticky situations: the lowdown on adhesive removers
As we all know, wearing an insulin pump and a CGM means dealing with adhesives, and getting the sticky mess off can be tricky. If you're...
Jun 5, 20233 min read


Medtronic 780G review - my honest thoughts 2 years in
All my latest reflections on the pros and cons of this system and whether I'd recommend it.
Apr 22, 20239 min read


Lessons from a cracked 780G pump
What happened when my 780G pump cracked and my tips if this happens to you
Jul 15, 20224 min read


Don't make this harder than it needs to be
Things keep going wrong with Medtronic and it's been time consuming and frustrating to sort out.
Jul 2, 20224 min read


The endless diabetes to do list
How I make my diabetes admin machine run as efficiently as I can, because I don't want to *do* diabetes.
Jun 11, 20224 min read

Medtronic 780G - thoughts on the first 5 months
My review of the 780G system 5 months in and new to looping.
Oct 4, 20217 min read

Accu-chek Insight pump review
I'm coming to the end of four years with my Accu-chek Insight insulin pump and for anyone who needs to make a decision about which pump...
Mar 22, 20214 min read

The power of a fresh cannula site
I didn't give up on my pump in the end. I had to be honest with myself about whether I really was running out of new places to stick my...
Aug 28, 20201 min read

Is it time for an insulin pump break?
Getting sick of wondering whether my blood sugar highs are because I've screwed up somewhere or because there's something up with the...
Jun 19, 20202 min read

How my pregnancies went as a Type 1 mum: Part one
Having kids is a milestone in life for anyone who has them, and for me as a mum with Type 1 Diabetes, the times I was pregnant and...
Sep 1, 20185 min read

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