With Easter just around the corner, it's a chance for family time, new beginnings and yes, you guessed it...lots of chocolate! Diabetes and Easter Easter can be a difficult time to have diabetes. There is huge temptation to indulge, especially with chocolate eggs sweeping the shelves. If you have diabetes, you might just be cursing Easter. Although it’s extremely important to eat a healthy diet low in sugar and fat, Easter does not need to be a time of fear for those with dia

“I didn’t know my blood sugar was low” can often present a dangerous scenario for someone with diabetes. In this blog, we’ll break down what hypoglycemia unawareness is, what factors increase the likelihood of experiencing it, and the steps you can take to reduce your risk. What is Hypoglycemia Unawareness? Most people with diabetes know when their blood sugar levels are low, but others may struggle to detect it or are completely unaware. This is known as “hypoglycemia unawar

Risk of hypoglycemia when exercising is associated with type 1 diabetes due to reliance of injected insulin to manage blood sugars. However, exercise should not be feared... So here are some tips to be safe before, during, and after working out. Exercise is a vital part of type 1 diabetes management. Aside from overall health benefits and increased energy levels associated with regular exercise, it also helps control blood glucose levels and prevents long-term complications,

Part 3 of 3 - This is the final part of our blog posts with Chris Pennell. We hope you have enjoyed reading about how Chris manages type 1 diabetes as a professional athlete. Chris is a firm believer in the power of positivity. Diabetes can often present a huge mental challenge to overcome, it is therefore important to acknowledge and accept that like anything, there is a process to better managing your condition. Chris stresses the importance of being able to "move on quickl