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Oct 6, 20233 min read

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...

Jun 5, 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...

Apr 22, 20239 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.

Jul 15, 20224 min read

Lessons from a cracked 780G pump

What happened when my 780G pump cracked and my tips if this happens to you

Jul 2, 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.

Jun 11, 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.

Oct 4, 20217 min read

Medtronic 780G - thoughts on the first 5 months

My review of the 780G system 5 months in and new to looping.

Mar 22, 20214 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...

Aug 28, 20201 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...

Jun 19, 20202 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...

Sep 1, 20185 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...

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