My Diabetes Inklings

Raising Awareness For Diabetes

November 14th is World Diabetes Day. Throughout the month, international projects and campaigns are happening to help raise awareness around diabetes. Last week, I wrote about several campaigns advocating for global access equality in diabetes medication, supplies, care and education. Personally, my favourite campaigns are about showing people what living with diabetes is like. (#IWishPeopleKnewThatDiabetes) (#WalkWithD)… Continue reading Raising Awareness For Diabetes

My Diabetes Inklings

We are the WORLD in World Diabetes Day

At the moment, I have four CGM sensors at home ready to go when I need them. I have boxes of test strips in my bedside drawer for when I run out. My insulin compartment in the fridge is well stocked. My last insulin pump consumables order should arrive on my doorstep any day now.… Continue reading We are the WORLD in World Diabetes Day

My Diabetes Inklings

Putting the WORLD back into World Diabetes Day

November 14 is World Diabetes Day. According to the International Diabetes Federation, the day stands to unite the global diabetes community to produce a powerful voice for diabetes awareness and advocacy. In many countries, November is also National Diabetes Awareness month. Essentially, that means there is no escape from diabetes appearing from your social media feed… Continue reading Putting the WORLD back into World Diabetes Day