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Jun 26
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10 ways to Celebrate your Diaversary

A year of living with diabetes has passed! Congratulations? Can you celebrate diabetes? Diabetes is, to say the least, a piece of work. But that’s precisely why the anniversary of your diabetes (your diaversary) is something to be proud of: you’re amazing for dealing with that piece of work every... read more →
Jun 22
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Friends and Diabetes: Social life in Balance

Managing diabetes can sometimes feel like walking a thin line between stable blood sugar and a stable social life. It’s not always easy to know what to do. Of course, there are plenty who may feel that diabetes poses no problem for their social life. But there may also be... read more →
Jun 15
Jun 08
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Debunking 8 Myths about type 1 Diabetes

Ok, we know that not everybody has to be an expert in diabetes. After all, we’re not all experts in astrophysics or TikTok. But we can’t help wanting to debunk some of the most typical myths about type 1 diabetes – and let the facts shine instead. So let’s go... read more →
Jun 04
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How do you Count Carbs in Homemade food?

There’s nothing quite like the aroma of home cooking filling your kitchen – a signal that soon you’ll be able to enjoy the fruits of your labour (or potatoes of your labour, or rice of your labour). It tastes that much better when you know it’s been lovingly made for... read more →
Jun 02
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Diabetes and Pregnant – what to Expect

“I know the pond in which all the little children lie, waiting till the storks come to take them to their parents. The prettiest little babies lie there dreaming more sweetly than they will ever dream in the time to come.” – Hans Christian Andersen Being a Danish company, we... read more →
May 22

High and low: how to Reduce Blood Sugar Level Immediately

Is insulin enough to reduce blood sugar immediately? Insulin’s main function is to lower blood sugar levels, but does your insulin dosage do the job? The simple answer is: yes, insulin does the job, especially for those with insulin-dependent diabetes. There are certainly alternative ways to lower blood sugar immediately,... read more →
May 20
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How to fix low Blood Sugar

You start feeling shaky, hungry, irritable, and you realise you’ve got low blood sugar. What do you do? Having to concentrate on the next step is already difficult when you’re having a hypo. Fortunately, with our guide, things will be sorted swiftly. Symptoms How do you know if you have... read more →
May 15
Apr 28

How to Manage type 1 Diabetes: a Beginner’s Guide

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, a seasoned blood sugar buff, or a relative of someone with diabetes, there’s always room to learn. At Hedia, managing diabetes is what we’re all about. We’re more than happy to impart some knowledge on how to manage type 1 diabetes. So, let’s get straight to... read more →