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May-day, May-day

Janek wrote 6 months ago: Devoted reader, I apologise profusely for my slackness in keeping the world updated with the progres … more →

Tags: by Janek, fundraising, WDTID News

A rant on modern medicine1 comment

Janek wrote 9 months ago: I’m sorry I’ve been a little slack in keeping everyone up to date here on Kate and Lance … more →

Tags: by Janek, Diabetes Complications, Diabetes Hope, Diahysteria, Peripheral Neuropathy

The Nerve Man.4 comments

Kate wrote 10 months ago: Wake up to cat marching on my back. Gently give Lance a shake and a kiss. Breakfast. Put referral an … more →

Tags: By Kate, From Parent to Parent, Peripheral Neuropathy, specialists, nerve conduction test, neurologist

Lance And The Big Blue Tablet.8 comments

Kate wrote 11 months ago: Things ain’t looking good for Lance. He has been going to bed everynight at 2am,  because he i … more →

Tags: By Kate, Diabetes Complications, Diabetes Me, From Parent to Parent, Peripheral Neuropathy, WDTID News, doctors opinions on how to treat Peripheral Neuropathy, Endep, massage

New Beginnings (Again.)2 comments

Kate wrote 11 months ago: I used to devote so much time and energy into providing interesting news and updates for my blog. I … more →

Tags: By Kate, Diabetes Me, From Parent to Parent, Peripheral Neuropathy, Children, Type 1 Diabetes, long term complications, loneliness, endocrinologist

Crazy Days And Mondays Always Get Me Down.1 comment

Kate wrote 1 year ago: This is the first time today I have been able to stop and do anything else, other than deal with hyp … more →

Tags: By Kate, Diabetes Me, Diahysteria, Insulin Pumps, endocrinologist, fatigue, frustration as a carer, glucometer, glucose drinks

1 AND 2 Do Not Go Together.1 comment

Kate wrote 1 year ago: Thanks a bunch to whomever is responsible.. Every September, Australia celebrates ‘What’ … more →

Tags: By Kate, Diabetes Me, fundraising, Hope For A Cure, Insulin Pumps, WDTID News, advertising Diabetes in the media, anger as as parent, confusion between type 1 and 2 diabetes

We, The Unidentified.2 comments

Kate wrote 1 year ago: Bravo, JDRF Australia! THANK YOU for showing us the facts on paper.   Your team conducted a broad sc … more →

Tags: By Kate, Diabetes Complications, Diabetes Hope, Diabetes vs Depression/Diabulimia, From Parent to Parent, WDTID News, blame culture, confusion between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, depression and anxiety in adults

Pump Wars.2 comments

Kate wrote 1 year ago: Crikey. (Not only is this word appropriate to describe today’s events, but it is also two year … more →

Tags: Diahysteria, By Kate, Insulin Pumps, ketones, Novorapid, Stress, hyperglycaemia, Sleep Deprivation, endocrinologist

"Mum,Will There Really Be A Cure?"3 comments

Kate wrote 1 year ago: Lance is watching an episode of Ben 10 Alien Force at the moment. (Thanks so much for the recommenda … more →

Tags: By Kate, Carers, Diabetes Me, From Parent to Parent, fundraising, Hope For A Cure, Insulin Pumps, The Cure, growing up with Type 1 Diabetes

The Hunger.2 comments

Kate wrote 1 year ago: “When it is good, it is very very good…” We are entering Week Four of pumping. Thi … more →

Tags: By Kate, Insulin Pumps, Add new tag, basal rates, bolusing, carbohydrates, endocrinologist, growth spurt, improved bsl readings via insulin pump

"How Power Of The Mind Cured My Type 1 Diabetes And I Didn't Manage To Fool A Soul."8 comments

Kate wrote 1 year ago: I wasn’t going to post tonight. Then I checked my inbox and felt so compelled to comment about … more →

Tags: From Parent to Parent, By Kate, We Let Our Son Die, The Dynamic Laws Of Healing, self healing through power of the mind, Larry Parker, type 1 diabetes without insulin

It's Not A Competition!!!!!!!!!7 comments

Kate wrote 1 year ago: You know..if Type 1 Diabetes wasn’t a condition with had so much visual imagery attached to it … more →

Tags: Diabetes Me, From Parent to Parent, By Kate, "it's only diabetes", childhood illnesses

Mum At War With Hormones. (No, I'm Not Menapausal.)

Kate wrote 1 year ago: I was speaking to my brother-in-law, Janek, when I felt “that” feeling. If I was the act … more →

Tags: By Kate, tight control, janek, growth hormones and type 1 diabetes, blood sugar fluctuations, low GI meal, sensing trouble with blood sugar, extra injections, pre pump days

A New Complication To Add To The List...3 comments

Kate wrote 1 year ago: After a very trying, emotional and frustrating few weeks, I feel I can finally face reading the word … more →

Tags: From Parent to Parent, By Kate, WDTID News, Diabetes Complications, Stress, Grief, Add new tag, endocrinologist, albumin

Sugar Overload.2 comments

Kate wrote 1 year ago: Diabetes and I have been at loggerheads ALL week. This is the first time I have had a chance to writ … more →

Tags: By Kate, Diabetes Complications, From Parent to Parent, DKA, excessive fingerpricking, excessive urination, hyperglycaemia, insulin expiry, Insulin Pump

The L Word..and The N Word..and Dreaming in Mmol/Ls.

Kate wrote 1 year ago: There are two words that my Mum says everyday that I have grown to really not like.   NOVORAPID AND … more →

Tags: By Lance-a-lot, Diabetes Me, dreaming about diabetes, LEVEMIR, Novorapid

The Irony Behind Lance's Future Insulin Pump.

Kate wrote 1 year ago: Arg. In all of the excitement of the spanking brand new Insulin Pump Grant Scheme that was announced … more →

Tags: By Kate, Diabetes Hope, fundraising, Australian government, Expense, Federal Budget results 2008, fundraising for a pump, Insulin Pump, insulin pump grant fund

Second Wind.

Kate wrote 1 year ago: I have managed to extinguish a lot of frustration and anger since my last post. I feel as though I h … more →

Tags: By Kate, Diabetes Complications, Diabetes Me, Diabetes superfriends, anxiety in carers, full time carer, Interview, Liz, setting an example for children with Type 1 Diabetes


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