During my presentation at an international diabetes conference last year, I was asked about my reasons for using “consumer” in my research and, as a person with diabetes, subsequently labelling myself as a consumer. The answer isn’t as simple as I’d like it to be, but what it does do is bring up the important…

What is Fiasp? Fiasp, a fast-acting aspart insulin has been a valuable treatment option for people with diabetes in Australia since it was listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) in 2018. However, in recent months, there have been concerns that Fiasp may be removed from the PBS, potentially leaving thousands of people with diabetes…

Due to the pandemic, one benefit has been the fact that all research conferences related to my studies were forced online. As such, I have been extremely lucky to attend several conferences this year and have connected with several fellow early career researchers, as well as fellow researchers with diabetes like myself. Here’s what I…

I was very lucky to be offered the opportunity to present and be part of a panel for a NSW Health Masterclass series. This was the first chance for me to deliver a presentation on my own research to an audience of healthcare professionals and academics, as well as participate in a Q+A discussion panel….

Something I regret as a person with diabetes is that when I fell pregnant, I didn’t seek out resources or support. Whilst keeping the pamphlet about diabetes and pregnancy did give me clinical evidence of what to expect, I didn’t actively seek out resources that shared the lived experiences of other women with diabetes during…

Let’s face it: I’m a person with diabetes who has had one child and who received continuity of care throughout pregnancy. I’ve seen and know first-hand the benefits of being involved in my own care plans, having a team that supports me and treats me as an equal (acknowledging my 25 years of lived experience…

During COVID, and given the shift to online support, I began to wonder, how do we help HCPs understand the importance of lived experiences and peer support in facilitating better pregnancy outcomes and successful pregnancy journeys for women with diabetes?

I realised the answer could be by helping create a resource that is useful for both the women and HCPs alike.

Well, here we are after a 5 year writing hiatus. So, what’s happened in 5 years? Here’s a brief recap of what you’ve missed…