Author: Ashley Ng
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With diabetes, I can…
When I was diagnosed with diabetes, I never realised the impact it would have on my life. The endless needles, medications, worries, appointments and financial costs accompanying diabetes is a huge burden to live with for the rest of my life. Yet along the way, I found my passion for education…
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International No Diet Day – May 6th
Today is International No Diet Day – a day to raise awareness for positive body image and the pitfalls of fad diets popularised by celebrities, media and the weight loss industries. Being a dietitian, I am often asked my opinion on a variety of diets; from diets specific to a…
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Continuous Glucose Monitoring – What all the fuss is about
I was never overly keen on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) because I didn’t think I would need or use it. My hypos are few as my pancreas is still chugging along albeit rather wonkily. I had been functioning fine before a CGM, so I didn’t see how it would change my life…
Dr Ashley Ng 