Tag Archives: pancreas

My diabetes is one in a million

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

My story is a little different from most people with type 1 diabetes. However I would be very interested to find anyone else who has had a similar experience. In 1988 at the age of 40 I began to experience … Continue reading →

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To pump or not to pump?

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

Cheryl has been using an insulin pump for more than 15 years and says she would never go back to injections (unless someone stole her pump!). To help people who are considering insulin pump therapy, she shares with us some … Continue reading →

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Responsible Activism

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

Last week, we were honoured and privileged to host International Diabetes Federation President, Professor Jean Claude Mbanya during his visit to Melbourne. Professor Mbanya generously gave his time to present to staff here at Diabetes Australia – Vic, as well … Continue reading →

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Murray to Moyne: Ben and the HypoActive team.

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

Ben Howell, of Ballarat, is the leader of the HypoActive Murray to Moyne cycle team.  Ben is 31 and has been living with type 1 diabetes for 20 years. The team, which is made up of 15 riders who all … Continue reading →

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Oops… I did it again

Posted on April 8, 2011 by

Sometimes, I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed. Really, I try my best, but there are days where I can barely remember if I’m Arthur or Martha.  Elvis or Priscilla. Lucy or Dizzy. Usually, that’s not too much of … Continue reading →

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