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Choosing an insulin pump
There are so many options and considerations these days when it comes to choosing an insulin pump. Here’s my thought process. Read more
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2023 Recap and 2024 Goals
A recap of 2023 – the year of new beginnings, celebrations and new aspirations and goals. Read more
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2023 Reflections
A quick reflection on the year that has gone (way too quickly). In 2023, I’ve had so many new beginnings as well some big choices to make. Read more
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The Power of Peer Support
Peer support is invaluable. At a recent conference, I joined a few experts to highlight its impact on reducing isolation, sharing knowledge, and breaking down diabetes stigma. Read more
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Ending Diabetes Stigma
Why is it important to end diabetes stigma? This is my story on the power of sharing stories to dispell misinformation and myths about diabetes that lead to stigma. Read more
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Resilience in Diabetes Advocacy
Diabetes advocacy is hard work. Similar to boxing, you’re fielding punches left, right and center and at times it feels relentless. This is a reminder to celebrate every milestone no matter how small. Read more
Welcome to my Bittersweet Diagnosis Blog
When I started this blog in 2011, I never thought it would be going over 10 years later. Writing is my way of reflecting and processing the world around me. Over time, I didn’t realise my stories resonated with others or helped them to learn more about living with diabetes. And so it is the power of sharing stories that keeps me going with this blog.
Initially, I named my blog “Bittersweet Diagnosis” as that is exactly how I feel about my diabetes. Learning to live with a chronic condition as intensive as diabetes has been one of the toughest challenges I’m still navigating. Yet along the way, diabetes has made me grow and develop into a better person, physically and mentally.
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Dr Ashley Ng 