Highs, Lows & Hypos

The Type 1 Diabetes Diary

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  • Taking Centre Stage with Type 1 Diabetes

    Taking Centre Stage with Type 1 Diabetes

    I explore how it feels to live with Type 1 Diabetes through the metaphor of theatre. With Diabetes cast as chaotic antagonist and myself a reluctant understudy to my unperforming pancreas. I unpack the misalignment between constant effort and unpredictable glucose levels and the importance of shifting my perspective on who the performance is for…

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    4th Jun 2025
    Blogs
    burnout, Diabetes, Diabetes burnout, empowerment, mental health, performance, perspective, type-1-diabetes
  • 8 Must See Spots in Indonesia

    8 Must See Spots in Indonesia

    Make sure these 8 incredible spots are on your Indonesia itinerary!

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    2nd Sep 2024
    Blogs
    asia, backpacking, bali, blood-sugar, Diabetes, empowering, guide, health, indonesia, solo travel, tips, travel, travel advice, travel-tips, traveladvice, type1diabetes
  • Solo Travel, T1D and Transforming Self Confidence

    Solo Travel, T1D and Transforming Self Confidence

    This blog post explores the impact solo travelling had on transforming my self confidence and my Diabetes management.

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    7th Jul 2024
    Blogs
    backpacking, bali, bungee jump, confidence, Diabetes, empowering, europe, health, hostel, kuala lumpur, mental health, mindset, motivation, new zealand, positive, solo travel, transformation, travel, travel-tips, type1diabetes
  • Move to Australia in 4 Simple Steps

    Move to Australia in 4 Simple Steps

    Follow these four steps to get set up to live and work in Australia.

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    10th May 2024
    Blogs
    Australia, backpacking, Diabetes, guide, health, travel, type1diabetes, working holiday visa
  • A Backpacker’s Guide to South East Asia

    A Backpacker’s Guide to South East Asia

    Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting South East Asia.

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    30th Apr 2024
    Blogs
    asia, backpacking, Diabetes, laos, philippines, thailand, travel, travel advice, type1diabetes, vietnam
  • 5 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Japan

    5 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Japan

    Planning a trip to Japan? Don’t miss my top five tips before visiting.

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    7th Apr 2024
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    backpacking, Diabetes, Japan, japantravel, tips, travel, traveladvice, type1diabetes
  • Sugar, We’re Going Down: My Diagnosis Story

    Sugar, We’re Going Down: My Diagnosis Story

    This blog post shares my Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis story.

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    14th Jan 2024
    Blogs
    backpacking, Diabetes, diagnosis, travel, type1diabetes
  • Introducing Highs, Lows & Hypos

    Introducing Highs, Lows & Hypos

    Welcome to Highs, Lows & Hypos!

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    5th Sep 2023
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    backpacking, blood-sugar, Diabetes, health, insulin, nutrition, travel, type1diabetes
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    Catch up on all the latest stories and insights on the Highs, Lows & Hypos Blogs page!

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    1st Sep 2023
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