Monthly Archives: November 2010

I stand corrected

I don’t suppose this will be the last time but I noticed something today on Facebook and realised I must have made a mistake in a post earlier this week. I was recalling our previous HbA1c test in Spetember and … Continue reading →

Only 4% of Type 1 Diabetics in the UK have a pump

The JDRF have been publishing a list of facts about Diabetes over the last few days, as it is Diabetees awareness month. Today’s fact is: Insulin pumps can help improve quality of life for people with type 1. But only … Continue reading →

Never tell us it can’t be done

We had Samuel’s second Diabetes clinic since diagnosis today. At his first one, his HbA1c result came back at 8.1. At the time, we thought it wasn’t bad but there was room for improvement. Having a target to work towards … Continue reading →

Happy Birthday Samuel

Samuel is 11 today. Happy Birthday fella! His last year hasn’t been great, he was diagnosed Type 1 Diabetic, after all. Let’s hope the next 12 months is much better for him?!?

The generosity of Doncaster

We collected for Diabetes UK for 6 hours outside ASDA Doncaster and the total raised was over £650 – Brilliant! Many thanks to everyone who donated and to ASDA Doncaster for having us!

A Sunday afternoon walk from Hathersage

We took Grandma for a walk from Hathersage on Sunday. The autumn weather was perfect for walking. And a walk in the country deserves a nice cup of tea and a slice of cake after, which we got in style … Continue reading →

Fundraising at ASDA Doncaster

I spent nearly six hours on a turbo trainer yesterday. In support of the London to Paris Cycle Challenge, we spent the day collecting for Diabetes UK in the foyer of ASDA Doncaster, amusing (I hope) the good folk of … Continue reading →

Grindleford Station Cafe

The second weekend of half term and friends from Surrey come to visit. We have know Tim & Tracy for well over 10 years now. Nikki & Tracy used to work together at The Royal Marsden Hospital in London. Their … Continue reading →

Samuel is pumped

I think it’s an Americanism, and I stand to be corrected, but to be pumped is to be excited. Which he is. Very!!! I will post a more detailed account of our first meeting with Elaine from Roche, and the … Continue reading →

Do you stab your child 4 times a day?

Samuel’s pump arrives tomorrow morning! That’s like 12 hours away. Now I’m excited! Every injection Samuel has had for the last couple of days has been like a countdown. Yesterday, I said “Only one more day of these…”. Tonight, when … Continue reading →