Coronavirus: Q&As for people living with diabetes
17 April 2020
We know that this is a confusing and challenging time, and that the information and guidance from official sources changes often. In this article we have put together the answers to some common questions, which we hope will help you and your family navigate handling the situation and managing your diabetes at the same time. Please remember to follow the government and NHS guidelines at all times, these guidelines are in place to reduce the spread of the virus to keep everyone (including you and your loved ones) safe. What is Coronavirus and what are the...
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The Story Behind World Diabetes Day
6 November 2020
World Diabetes Day (WDD) was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes. It is marked every year on 14 November, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin along with Charles Best in 1922. WDD is the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign reaching a global audience of over 1 billion people in more than 160 countries. The campaign draws attention to issues of paramount importance to the diabetes world and...
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What is diabetes?
28 October 2020
“What is diabetes?” might have been the first question you had when you were diagnosed. It might be the first question a family member or friend asks. Essentially, diabetes is too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. Diabetes is when the body doesn't produce any insulin or doesn't produce enough (a hormone produced by the pancreas). Insulin is created as part of the food digestion process, it allows the sugar in the blood to enter the cells. Without insulin, glucose remains in the blood and levels increase (hyperglycemia). At this stage, the body begins to show signs that something is not going well. Once...
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Diabetes Friendly Halloween, is that possible?
20 October 2020
Halloween. Samhain. All-Hallows Eve. Whatever name you call it, the 31st October brings with it spooks, goblins, thrills, chills, and sweets for kids of all ages. And many adults too. Living with diabetes can make Halloween a difficult time for people who love this particular holiday. What’s not to love, right? You get to dress up in costumes, decorate your home, and dish up delicious treats to your close friends and family. When you have diabetes, Halloween can be a mountain of temptation, making it easy to stray from the healthy plan you have worked so hard to create for yourself. It does not have...
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Technology in diabetes worldwide
12 October 2020
Worldwide, there are approximately 463 million adults living with diabetes. This is an increase of over 300% in the last 20 years,...
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Fitness instructor with type 2 diabetes – Meet our model Dex!
12 October 2020
At mySugr we love to show the many different faces and stories of people with diabetes in the real world. We do our own photoshoots and feature real people living with diabetes instead of using stock photos. In this series, we want you to get to know our shooting stars a little bit better. Meet Dex, one of our models living with type 2 diabetes. What...
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Meet Jessica, living with type 2 diabetes
21 September 2020
“I have learned not to be embarrassed or ashamed of living with diabetes or sharing my story.” At mySugr we love to show the many different faces and stories of people with diabetes in the real world. So we do our own photoshoots and feature real people living with diabetes instead of using stock photos. In this series, we want you to get to know our shooting stars a little bit better. Meet...
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Transition from paediatric to adult diabetes care
16 September 2020
Do you feel a bit out of place at the children’s diabetes centre? Are you ready for more independence and to have more say in how your diabetes is managed? If yes, then it may be time for you, your family and your healthcare team to start discussing you making...
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Back to school prep
26 August 2020
There is nothing quite like the smell of pencils and the sight of a crisp uniform shirt to bring memories of your school days flooding back. For children with diabetes, going back to school is sometimes idyllic. However, managing a condition like diabetes can be difficult even in the best...
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The Story Behind World Diabetes Day
6 November 2020
World Diabetes Day (WDD) was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes. It is marked every year on 14 November, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin along with Charles Best in 1922. WDD is the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign reaching a global audience of over 1 billion people in more than 160 countries. The campaign draws attention to issues of paramount importance to the diabetes world and...
Read More
What is diabetes?
28 October 2020
“What is diabetes?” might have been the first question you had when you were diagnosed. It might be the first question a family member or friend asks. Essentially, diabetes is too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. Diabetes is when the body doesn't produce any insulin or doesn't produce enough (a hormone produced by the pancreas). Insulin is created as part of the food digestion process, it allows the sugar in the blood to enter the cells. Without insulin, glucose remains in the blood and levels increase (hyperglycemia). At this stage, the body begins to show signs that something is not going well. Once...
Read More
Diabetes Friendly Halloween, is that possible?
20 October 2020
Halloween. Samhain. All-Hallows Eve. Whatever name you call it, the 31st October brings with it spooks, goblins, thrills, chills, and sweets for kids of all ages. And many adults too. Living with diabetes can make Halloween a difficult time for people who love this particular holiday. What’s not to love, right? You get to dress up in costumes, decorate your home, and dish up delicious treats to your close friends and family. When you have diabetes, Halloween can be a mountain of temptation, making it easy to stray from the healthy plan you have worked so hard to create for yourself. It does not have...
Read More Technology in diabetes worldwide
12 October 2020
Worldwide, there are approximately 463 million adults living with diabetes. This is an increase of over 300% in the last 20 years,...
Read More
Fitness instructor with type 2 diabetes – Meet our model Dex!
12 October 2020
At mySugr we love to show the many different faces and stories of people with diabetes in the real world. We do our own photoshoots and feature real people living with diabetes instead of using stock photos. In this series, we want you to get to know our shooting stars a little bit better. Meet Dex, one of our models living with type 2 diabetes. What...
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Meet Jessica, living with type 2 diabetes
21 September 2020
“I have learned not to be embarrassed or ashamed of living with diabetes or sharing my story.” At mySugr we love to show the many different faces and stories of people with diabetes in the real world. So we do our own photoshoots and feature real people living with diabetes instead of using stock photos. In this series, we want you to get to know our shooting stars a little bit better. Meet...
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Transition from paediatric to adult diabetes care
16 September 2020
Do you feel a bit out of place at the children’s diabetes centre? Are you ready for more independence and to have more say in how your diabetes is managed? If yes, then it may be time for you, your family and your healthcare team to start discussing you making...
Read More Back to school prep
26 August 2020
There is nothing quite like the smell of pencils and the sight of a crisp uniform shirt to bring memories of your school days flooding back. For children with diabetes, going back to school is sometimes idyllic. However, managing a condition like diabetes can be difficult even in the best...
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