Ahhhh this is the best news I’ve heard in a long time. Little Jenna, whom I did a post on last week (T1 preschooler, about to go to school, also has alopecia and needed a specially made wig which would cost several thousand dollars) has raised enough money to get said wig. I am so happy for her and I really, really wish her all the best.
BeingDiabetic readers who gave a donation: well done. Jenna: enjoy school!
Like it or not, as insulin addicts, we are in a bit of a tight spot when it comes to the world markets. As those of us on Cozmo insulin pumps found out last year, market forces can have a profound effect on the availability of products we rely on to keep our diabetes under control.
The most recent example of this has sprung up in the last week, with insulin manufacturing giant Novo Nordisk deciding they won’t cut their prices for the Greek market, resulting in them stopping supply of “modern insulins”. I’ve had a bit of a…
Thanks to Helana for sending me this story from the Stuff website…. apparently the MidCentral DHB is talking of cutting the diabetes services in the area by $500, 000 – which would result in 6.2 less staff for the area’s diabetics.
Kathy Scott – how can the BeingDiabetic community help? Can we send an email of support for you to pass on or something?
Hi guys, it’s a bits and pieces Thursday here at BeingDiabetic. A few things for you:
1. Diabetes Youth New Zealand conference timetable announced:
As you may know, I’m speaking at this year’s Diabetes Youth New Zealand conference in Rotorua. It’s on on the 21st and 22nd August.
You can see the full program (and enrol) here. Let me know if you’re thinking about going! Last year’s was really good.
2. Variety Club does it again!!
Fantastic news for the Hanlen family. I’m so happy for you and your lovely kids (what classic quotes in the article!). Also, special mention to Miss World NZ for raising money for Sarah Smit’s pump.…
I go through phases of being into ice cream. I was at the supermarket the other day and thought I’d grab some though, and ended up buying some vanilla Zilch. I forgot how GOOD that icecream is!! My Mum used to buy it for me when I still lived at home, and I think since moving back to NZ as an adult I thought it was a little too expensive. I think I’m back on board now…. I’m much more conscious of carb contents of things now, and if you can ‘budget’ out your carbs, all the better (especially at night time, I try not to eat anything too crazy on the carbs too close to bed so I can…
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