My Diabetes Inklings

Embracing Working Mum Life

The transition back to work has been…interesting…to say the least. Especially when you throw in pregnancy into the mix. Currently I’m juggling getting my daughter (and I) settled into childcare, switching my teaching and research planning mode on, navigating changes in my workplace I’ve ignored for the past 12 months, diabetes and first trimester pregnancy… Continue reading Embracing Working Mum Life

My Diabetes Inklings

Mental Health Week – You are not weak.

NCDFREE have recently launched their global campaign called #TheFace of NCDs. NCDs or Non-Communicable Diseases are health conditions that are non-infectious and cannot be passed from one person to another. They include chronic diseases such as diabetes, mental illness, heart disease. Sadly, there are a lot of negative connotations and stereotypes associated with these health conditions.… Continue reading Mental Health Week – You are not weak.

Dear Healthcare Professionals, My Diabetes Inklings

Why I Decided to be a Healthcare Professional

My baby sister is currently going through the motions of choosing what to do after she finishes high school. She's the third one in my family to have this privilege that my parents never had. Lucky for her, she also has two sisters who have been through the process to guide her along the way.… Continue reading Why I Decided to be a Healthcare Professional