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Whisky made from people with diabetes’ urine
1st June 2022
While the idea of drinking human urine conjures up images of adventurer Bear Grylls relieving himself in some exotic part of the world, one British designer has taken things to the next level by brewing…
Bank holiday activities guaranteed to get the royal seal of approval
29th May 2022
Celebrations for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee start on Thursday the 2nd of June. To commemorate the Queen’s 70-year-long reign, lucky Britons are being treated to a special four day bank holiday weekend. With summer just…
13 ways to better manage stress
18th March 2021
Stress is our body’s natural response to threat and danger. When we experience an event we perceive as stressful, our fight or flight response is triggered and our adrenal glands produce cortisol, the stress hormone.…
15 thoughts someone with type 1 diabetes has every day
3rd March 2021
A lot goes through anyone's mind during day-to-day life... for example, "what do I need to do at work today?", "I need to remember to arrange a doctor's appointment" and even "what should I plan…
6 things that can affect blood glucose readings
26th February 2021
Many of us rely on blood glucose testing to stay in control of our sugar levels. But meters can be funny things: there may be times when the readings they provide are inaccurate. Modern meters…
8 unusual causes of blood sugar changes
11th January 2021
Keeping your blood glucose in check can be a pain in the proverbial, especially when you remember some things can affect your blood glucose that are absolutely beyond your control. We've narrowed down 8 of the…
11 quick responses for ridiculous comments about diabetes
2nd January 2021
We’ve all been asked ridiculous things about diabetes, whether they are silly comments or full-on stupid questions. Quite often, this isn’t the other person’s fault. They just don’t know any better. But responding to these…
6 diabetes phobias, and how they can be overcome
1st January 2021
Diabetes is tough enough to control without having to live with certain phobias that make management even harder. In this blog, we take a look at six different diabetes phobias that can be extremely problematic,…
11 myths people with diabetes are sick of hearing
22nd November 2020
Living with diabetes unfortunately means hearing things about the condition that can make you want to faceplant the floor. Here are some common myths about diabetes that are simply not true. At all. (more…)
5 things you didn’t know about Frederick Banting (or maybe you did?)
13th November 2020
Ninety-eight years ago Dr Frederick Banting graced the front cover of Time Magazine due to his unbelievable contribution within the field of diabetes treatment. Banting’s work led to the understanding of how insulin works, how…
14 things people do to keep their HbA1c below 7%
18th October 2020
Getting your HbA1c results can either be actually pretty exciting or beyond daunting, depending on your expectations. We’re told by NICE to aim for 6.5% (48 mmol/mol), but scoring below 7% (53 mmol/mol) is still…
Diabetes Week: Communicating with partners
4th June 2020
Diabetes affects both partners, not just the person with diabetes. The partner will share many of the difficulties and emotions that the person with diabetes does. (more…)
Diabetes Week 2020: How can diabetes affect mental health?
4th June 2020
It can be easy to forget that diabetes isn’t just about eating the right things and managing blood sugars, it can also take an emotional toll and impact on our mental health and wellbeing. In…
Diabetes Week 2020 Phone Wallpapers
4th June 2020
Diabetes Week is a significant week within the diabetes community, and this year we are redefining diabetes. Whether it's showing how people with type 1 diabetes can achieve incredible physical endurance feats, or challenging the…