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One Step Closer
Reflecting on some big promises on CGM affordability and what that means for the diabetes community. Read more
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The Legacy of a Raindrop
The best and worst thing about being a mum? Being forced to slow down and appreciate the little things in life. Because you never know the impact you will have on others and how they might go on to change the world. Read more
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Checking my Privilege
I have a secret. I feel like a fraud living with diabetes. Healthcare professionals are constantly telling me that my diabetes is too “well-managed”, or that my A1c is reflective of a person without diabetes or that I’m a “boring patient”. Is it even possible to have imposter syndrome when it comes to life with Read more
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Peer Support Wins Again
“When your physical environment is in chaos, it leads to a chaotic mindset.” I remember discussing this with my counsellor a few years ago as it has been haunting me these past couple of week. We’ve just moved houses and have been living among boxes as we adjust to a new neighbourhood and different routines. Read more
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2022: Diabetes, Pregnancy and Covid
Well, this was not how I had expected to kick off the new year. We had to take an unexpected extra week off from work and an even longer break from childcare thanks to COVID. On top of managing a sick household, there’s little ‘ol me here growing a little human in a broken body Read more
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Embracing Working Mum Life
The transition back to work has been…interesting…to say the least. Especially when you throw in pregnancy into the mix. Currently I’m juggling getting my daughter (and I) settled into childcare, switching my teaching and research planning mode on, navigating changes in my workplace I’ve ignored for the past 12 months, diabetes and first trimester pregnancy 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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