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30 Years of Diabetes
<p class="">In April, I celebrated my 30-year diaversary, meaning I’ve lived with diabetes for 30 years. The tools I use to help me manage my diabetes have changed dramatically in that time, but most of those changes have only taken place in the last ten years or less. Here is my diabetes journey through the tools I have had access to. </p>
grainne39
May 17, 20236 min read
An evening with Renza Scibilia
<p class="">I am SOOOOO excited to announce that the Clare Diabetes Support Group is thrilled to have Renza Scibillia as our guest speaker on <strong>Tuesday 9th March at 8pm Irish time on Zoom</strong>.</p>
grainne39
Feb 22, 20212 min read
Waiting List Workarounds
<p class="">Before Covid, outpatient waiting lists were a serious, serious issue for people with diabetes, but now that services are resuming at reduced capacity, after a second period of cancellations and with the same understaffed levels, they have become more chronic and have added to our anxiety levels. I’ve changed my care several times in the 28 years I’ve had diabetes and I’ve added some suggestions on how to speed up the waiting list process for you. </p>
grainne39
Jan 27, 20214 min read
T1D Rise of the Machines Event
<p class="">Storm Jorge gave me the opportunity to tune into the live stream of Type 1 Diabetes Rise of the Machines #T1DRotM, a fantastic event on technology used in type 1 diabetes management and is a collaboration between people with Diabetes, industry and NHS representatives.</p>
grainne39
Mar 4, 20203 min read
My DIY Artificial Pancreas Journey
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">My journey towards a closed loop artificial pancreas system began in earnest eighteen months ago. It hasn’t been a straight forward journey but I’m happy to report that it is going relatively OK and decided to share. #WeAreNotWaiting #DIYAPS</p>
grainne39
Dec 11, 20196 min read
Why Would Anyone DIY Diabetes
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">So, Why Would Someone with Diabetes use an Unapproved Device or Software? so much misinformation about DIY Diabetes Devices - lets get some information.</p>
grainne39
Sep 18, 20195 min read
I’m not waiting
<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">I had completely run out of patience waiting for my health service to be a current and up to date one. So I’ve joined the #WeAreNotWaiting movement and become a member of the <a href="https://loopkit.github.io/loopdocs/" target="_blank">closed loop</a> crowd. </p>
grainne39
Mar 13, 20194 min read
Learning about the Diabetes Technology Space
<p>Some people might assume that the word “<a target="_blank" href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/technology">Technology</a>” means the discussion would be around Apps, Smartphones and computers. But in reality, people with diabetes have been using “technology” since insulin was first discovered. I would consider the topic of Diabetes Technology to include every device we use from the humble BG meter, insulin pens all the way to the DIY closed loop.</p>
grainne39
Oct 25, 20176 min read
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