Have you ever wondered how well you can spot the difference between someone who’s had a bit too much to drink and someone experiencing a medical emergency? The effects of high blood sugar, known as hyperglycaemia, can sometimes mimic the signs of being drunk. This blog post will dive…
The purpose of this blog post is to dive deep into everything I need to know as I prepare for my first trip abroad as a Type 1 diabetic. In April, I’ll be traveling from the UK to Greece, and while I’m excited to explore a new country,…
As of March 12, 2025, the world continues to grapple with the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has impacted millions of lives since its emergence in late 2019. Beyond the immediate respiratory illness, researchers and healthcare providers have observed a range of secondary health consequences, including a potential…
Living with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a daily balancing act—monitoring blood sugar, managing insulin, and navigating life’s unpredictable moments. But what happens when stress enters the equation? Stress is a universal experience, yet for those with T1D, it can feel like an extra layer of complexity. Researchers…
For many years, type 1 diabetes (T1D) was thought of as a childhood disease, often dubbed "juvenile diabetes." But recent global research has turned that idea on its head, showing that T1D can strike at any age—even in adulthood. In fact, studies now suggest that more than…
When you think of diabetic eye screenings, you probably imagine a routine check-up to protect your vision from conditions like diabetic retinopathy—a common complication of diabetes that affects the blood vessels in the retina. But what if I told you that these screenings could do more than just safeguard…
If you’ve recently joined Bluesky—or are thinking about it—you might have noticed something pretty cool: unlike most social media platforms, Bluesky lets you use your own domain name as your handle. That means instead of settling for something like @YourName.bsky.social, you could be @YourDomain.com.…
Stem cell therapy has emerged as one of the most promising frontiers in medical science, particularly in the treatment of diseases like type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition where the body's immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. This…