New D-Parent Social Network

There is a new Diabetes Social Network in town, but this one is for D-Parents of Type 1 Kids. http://dmomblog.ning.com/ This site was started by our fellow blogger Leighann from D-Mom. I belong to TuDiabetes and I love that network. It helps me get a better understanding of what life is like to be a diabetic, [...]

Snowboarding, BB Guns and a shaved head?

The kids had a good weekend. Kelsey went on a snowboarding tip to Pukenui with the Diabetes Youth Auckland (DYA) group and had an absolute blast. There were just over 30 teenagers on the trip and Kelsey said it was the best time she has ever had…”EVER”. She said everyone got a long, everyone was friendly, the [...]

Diabetes Youth Auckland Family Night

Diabetes Youth Auckland put on it’s First Family Night in quite some time this Wednesday. It was a packed house and a wonderful success. We were very fortunate to have two wonderful speakers from the community who informed us, challenged us and made us laugh. The evening began around 7pm where families spent time with one another [...]

Mark Your Calendars!

We have a few events coming up soon in NZ that you should try to attend. Family Night June 23rd On June 23rd, DYA is hosting a Family Night. The evening will start with drinks and nibbles to allow you time to mix and mingle with other D Families. Then there will be two guest [...]

Interesting Things Goin On

Just a few things I found interesting. Developers are working on a Nano Ink Tatoo that helps to monitor blood sugar levels. Seems pretty cool, the ink changes colour within nanoseconds to show low or high BS levels. I am sure my daughter would LOVE to get one of these!! Researchers at the Garvan Institue [...]

Midnight Lows

There has been a lot of talk about the “Dead in Bed” syndrome on the NZ lists from Children with Diabetes. I am new to this list type program, but it has opened my eyes tremendously as to what our families are going through. This latest topic has brought out a lot of fears and [...]

Gadget Envy, Yeah I Got It….

I had a conversation with Justin Walker over at Insulin Pumps NZ yesterday. No, we aren’t putting the kids on pumps but I would like to consider a CGM for Kelsey. Her BS is in line for the most part and I am happy with how she is doing, however I know we could get [...]

Diabetes Supplies Limited

This post is for New Zealand residents. Paul Forno from Diabetes Supplies Limited is working hard to resurect Diabetes Supplies Limited. Ever since pharma has been able to fulfill your test strip prescription, their business has dwindled. The thing is, 100% of the profits from Diabetes Supplies Limited go directly to Diabetes New Zealand. And [...]

Kids and Teens

I came across an Australian website that offers up useful information for Kids and Teenagers. Diabetes Kids and Teens breaks down information by specific ages that is helpful to both you and your child. It lists out the kinds of feelings and situations a child would go through, say for the ages of 5 to 7. Then [...]

Educational Webcasts

A friend of mine in the States works for a company that produces educational web casts on a variety of different health/disease topics. Patient Power is where patients can go to read, hear and see a variety of stories and gather information on just about any disease or medical issue you can think of. The [...]

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