A review of the film, following a clinical trial using stem cells towards a ‘cure’ for type 1 diabetes Libre Life Rating : 3/5 The Human Trial film has attracted much interest in the diabetes community and received considerable support from the charity, JDRF, and non-profit organisation, Beyond Type 1, who were involved in the making of the film. …

Based on the author’s own personal experience as a person with type 1 diabetes. The G7 is hot off the press, so to speak, and I was lucky to purchase one and receive it less than 48 hours after its launch in the UK. However, as the title for this…

Based on personal experience of T1D This article reflects on the difficulties encountered in explaining what’s happening to me when having a ‘hypo’. I think it’s particularly difficult for others to understand when you can appear fine ‘one minute’, then be struggling with the most basic of tasks — even…

Read how Netflix’s latest hit romance portrays type 1 diabetes and captures the reality of living with this life-changing condition. Fancy a film filled with romance and a type 1 diabetes angle? This review will let you know whether it’s the kind of film you’re likely to enjoy or not. …

Top 10 most popular summer drinks A brief explanation of the origin of these cocktails, their constituents and carbohydrate content (useful for insulin dosing for diabetes). The sun’s shining and the BBQ is ready to go, so it’s time to turn our attention to drinks. Many of us like to indulge in a cocktail or two, despite diabetes healthcare professionals sometimes recommending otherwise, but these are often sugary concoctions with lots of carbs which will…

The importance of hydration for keeping your CGM stuck on. It’s summer! The temperature dial has certainly been turned up, and for the UK there’s much talk of enduring a heatwave this week. For those with type one diabetes it can be difficult to manage the heat and if you’re…

And other questions when travelling with diabetes. Answered by a T1D. Can a sensor/CGM go through an airport scanner? At security, you should advise the security personnel that you have diabetes and that you are carrying your supplies onboard. …

Review of Turning Red, Disney Pixar Turning Red is the latest Disney Pixar animated film, released on 11 March on Disney+, and has been heralded in the diabetes community for featuring characters with diabetes. …