Category: My Diabetes Inklings

  • Speak Up, Be Heard

    Speak Up, Be Heard

    Recently I found out that a high school friend passed away from cancer. His diagnosis took over six months as the first doctor he saw said it was nothing. His mum persuaded him to get a second opinion. He eventually went but argued that “they show no interest in me”.…

  • My Diabetes, My Life

    My Diabetes, My Life

    Accepting a diabetes diagnosis is difficult. I often hear people saying that they just ‘go through the motions’. They’ll take their medication as prescribed and be done with it. Some won’t even check their blood sugars. I mean, I totally understand. Life goes on as usual, and no one wants…

  • 2019 In Review

    2019 In Review

    Here’s an exercise my partner told me he’s been working on and I thought it would be a good idea for me to do as well. There are three things to focus on: 1) something that you felt went well during the year, 2) what didn’t work so well and…