My Diabetes Inklings

Diabetes Family Camp (Part 1) – Dropping Messes

Over the weekend, I was out coordinating a diabetes camp for families with Diabetes Victoria. We had 21 kids aged between 4-8 years old with a parent or carer, nine volunteer leaders, four diabetes nurse educators, two volunteer coordinators, one dietitian, one photographer and one staff coordinator. Family Camp is one of my favourite camps… Continue reading Diabetes Family Camp (Part 1) – Dropping Messes

My Diabetes Inklings

Pumping on Diabetes Camp

Last weekend marked a milestone for pumpagotchi and I. We went on a trip that was longer than an overnight stay. We went on a diabetes camp together. That's four days and three nights away from home. Being the coordinator of this camp, I was counting on my diabetes to behave nicely while I made… Continue reading Pumping on Diabetes Camp

My Diabetes Inklings

Junior Camp – A fly on the wall

I couldn't think of a better way to start the year than with diabetes camp! Junior Camp is organised and run annually by Diabetes Camp Victoria for kids with type 1 diabetes aged between 10 and 12 years old. This year, 65 kids had the opportunity to camp at Anglesea YMCA and did activities such… Continue reading Junior Camp – A fly on the wall