(This is another one of those posts that is probably only interesting if you're diabetic or know someone who is so I won't take offence if you click that little X in the corner - non-diabetic content will be back tomorrow 😁) When I was first told I’d be starting Dapagliflozin for my diabetes, I did what I always do and went straight to Dr Google. And honestly, I nearly talked myself out of it before I’d even picked up my prescription.My HbA1c had actually gone up slightly when I had it checked in December. I’d had a difficult end to the year and hadn’t been very well, and what … [Read more...]
Understanding HbA1c vs blood glucose (and why they’re not the same thing)….
First up, I get that this is a post that's probably only useful to you if you're diabetic so please feel free to move on if you're not diabetic 😁But if you are and you're struggling to understanding the difference between your HbA1c and your finger prick testing then this could be a pretty helpful post for you.Understanding the difference between my HbA1c results and the blood glucose numbers from my daily finger-prick tests is something I really struggled to get my head around when I was first diagnosed and for some time afterwards. It feels like there are so … [Read more...]
How to get a Priority Pass for Disneyland Paris…
We went to Disneyland Paris over the Summer and had an amazing time! I always try and do a bit of research before we go anywhere new and I know it's a bit sad but I'll always find one or two Facebook groups dedicated to the places we're going to so I can get as many tips as I can for things to do and see so I know we're not missing out on any of the good stuff. I did the same for Disneyland Paris and got some great tips on when and where to see the characters, which rides are quieter at certain times and in general, loads of ways to make our time there even better. One question … [Read more...]
Low Carb Airfryer Pancakes….
Being a diabetic, I often feel like I'm missing out on certain foods so now that I feel like I've got a bit more of a handle on managing my diabetes, I'm trying to look for diabetic alternatives to the foods I enjoy so that I can continue to enjoy them. Today, I'm going to share my recipe for Airfryer low carb pancakes. I've recently started to use almond flour as an alternative to normal flour because it has a much lower carbohydrate content which makes it better for diabetics. It contains around 21g of carbohydrates per 100g compared to normal flour which typically has … [Read more...]
