Bittersweet Diagnosis blog

A Trip to Yarra Valley

In the past two weeks, I’ve been on three different trips. Each of them having their own amazing experiences and memories. On this occasion, I jet-setted with my lovely family to the Yarra Valley for a few days. I have the admit I had an absolute blast visiting various vineyards, living the high life of Read more

January 28, 2012
Teenage Camp 2012

Where do I even begin? This is my second proper Diabetes Camp with Diabetes Camps Victoria (I don’t count day activities). My first one dated back to October 2011 and it was one of the biggest highlights in my life. The people I have met and befriended feel almost like a family to me. It’s Read more

January 20, 2012
Friendship

When things go pear shaped, accompanied by all the hurt and heartbreak, it’s really comforting to know that there are other people who are looking out for you. People who care and are concerned enough to message you everyday and see how you are doing or even to whisk you away on a trip to Read more

January 13, 2012
Misdiagnosis

It always fascinates me how doctors are so eager to diagnose patients with one thing, say that you should get the official test and when it comes back negative, change their original statement. Initially, my doctor was adamant that I was coeliac after blood work following initial complaints of lethargy and wild mood swings showed Read more

January 8, 2012
Happy New Year!

Hope everyone is still recovering somewhat from new years celebrations (or still dying in the heat). Due to some last minute changes, I ended up going to a New Years party and had a pretty good time I must say. Arising from the party were some topics of conversation, inevitable for new years. So we Read more

January 2, 2012
A new calendar

So we’re at that time of year again. 31st of December. Read more

December 31, 2011

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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