That time of the month. Moon time. Aunt Flo. The period. There may be many different euphemisms for it but one thing is clear: the menstrual cycle is not always... read more →
There is a lot of sugar at Easter – all those chocolate eggs, chocolate easter bunnies, all the cakes and buns for dessert. So, let’s have a look at some... read more →
This post will be short and sweet because sometimes we just need the answer without all the waffle. What are the symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)? You’ll find the... read more →
The facts are clear: many with diabetes experience high blood sugar in the morning. Indeed, this occurs for more than half of people with diabetes, according to this study. What’s... read more →
This is something for future-you to worry about, right? Diabetic neuropathy is something that usually occurs later in life – so perhaps you don’t need to worry about it now. ... read more →
Call it what you like. Low blood sugar at night, night-time hypos, or nocturnal hypoglycemia (if you want to sound fancy). Regardless, it’s something that many will know well: Johns... read more →
Ah, a name that just rolls off the tongue. It’s a puzzling name for a puzzling condition. For those with diabetes, ketoacidosis is perhaps a scary thought – a notion... read more →
Living with diabetes is a lifestyle on its own, with ups and downs, trial and error. But most of all its learning more and more about how you can control... read more →
No, not a hippo; the other thing. No, not a hypocrite either. A hippogriff is something else, too. We’re talking about a hypos and low blood sugar. It’s not a... read more →
Our CEO, Peter, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 27. As he can tell you, having just been diagnosed with diabetes is a huge shock. Suddenly,... read more →
