Coronavirus: Q&As for people living with diabetes
17 April 2020
We know that this is a confusing and challenging time, and that the information and guidance from official sources changes often. In this article we have put together the answers to some common questions, which we hope will help you and your family navigate handling the situation and managing your diabetes at the same time. Please remember to follow the government and NHS guidelines at all times, these guidelines are in place to reduce the spread of the virus to keep everyone (including you and your loved ones) safe. What is Coronavirus and what are the...
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Choosing the right app for you
8 June 2020
There’s an app for everything these days right? Most people now carry a library, TV and computer around in their pockets in their mobile phone, as well as the calculator that all of our teachers told us we wouldn’t always have with us. But what about when it comes to your health? Millions of people worldwide use some form of health app on a daily basis. These range from simple apps to track steps, to apps that support with healthy eating, fitness and health monitoring. There are thousands of healthcare apps, and hundreds of diabetes apps, available in the different mobile...
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What do you do when your sugars go high?
17 December 2019
Hyperglycaemia, when blood glucose levels rise too high, happens to many people living with Type 1 diabetes. Penelope Hamilton-Evans, diabetes specialist nurse, Diabetes Care For You at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust offers advice. For those on insulin occasional mild episodes can be managed using correction doses and may remedy themselves, but hyperglycaemia, often called a hyper, can lead to complications over time. If you are on...
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mySugr and the Accu-Chek Mobile wireless adapter can make life with diabetes easier
4 December 2019
When does 1+1=5? Right now. We’ll show you 5 things that improve by combining the Accu-Chek Mobile and the mySugr app with the Accu-Chek Mobile wireless adapter. When you combine the Accu-Chek Mobile blood glucose monitoring system with the new Accu-Chek Mobile wireless adapter and the mySugr app, keeping track of your diabetes gets a whole lot easier. You have things to do and diabetes management can sometimes get in the way. It’s hard enough to remember birthdays and PIN numbers, let alone having to write down blood glucose readings. This is exactly where the mySugr app comes into play. It can take care of...
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What is structured blood glucose monitoring?
22 August 2019
Structured monitoring supports your routine or daily checking by giving you deeper, more targeted data to work from. It can help you determine if you're in a safe range and problem-solve around how the things you do are connected to your blood sugar. You simply perform additional checks over a short period at specific times of day. Structured monitoring tools can help you: Discover how to best use your numbers See how certain activities can affect your blood sugar levels...
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Why knowing more can lead to better management
4 July 2019
Ever since we were born, most of us were hard wired to pester the adults around us with one simple, repetitive question: WHY? Don't touch that. Why? Eat your vegetables. Why? Do your homework. Why? We're born to wonder, explore and question. Have you ever noticed that the better you understand something—causes and effects, opportunities and limits—the easier it can be to take on challenges, make good decisions and change things to suit your needs? Often, a better understanding of “why” can help motivate us to follow guidelines and advice. Living with diabetes...
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7 tips for blood glucose management
5 March 2019
Management of ‘in-range’ blood glucose can be a challenge if you live with diabetes. There are many factors that can cause sugars to spike or drop and your body is likely to have its own unique reaction to them. Here we take a look at seven ways to help you better manage your blood glucose levels. 1. Prioritise healthy carbs Living with diabetes involves a complex relationship with carbohydrates. Carbs may be the main source of energy in a diet and yet not having the right amount can cause hypos or hypers. Simple carbs like pasta and white bread can cause spikes in glucose levels....
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Diabetes apps & blood sugar apps
4 February 2019
Modern smartphone apps can be powerful tools for managing diabetes and helping you keep to your healthy lifestyle. We look at some of the things these handy tools can do for you.
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World Diabetes Day 2018
8 November 2018
This year, the theme of World Diabetes Day 2018 is Family and Diabetes, which has us thinking about the ways diabetes can actually help our families grow closer and healthier together. To recognise World Diabetes Day we have developed free resources designed to help the whole family adopt better habits. To get you started, you can download the following guides: Understanding Diabetes ...
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Diabetes Friendly Halloween, is that possible?
20 October 2020
Halloween. Samhain. All-Hallows Eve. Whatever name you call it, the 31st October brings with it spooks, goblins, thrills, chills, and sweets for kids of all ages. And many adults too. Living with diabetes can make Halloween a difficult time for people who love this particular holiday. What’s not to love, right? You get to dress up in costumes, decorate your home, and dish up delicious treats to your close friends and family. When you have diabetes, ...
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Technology in diabetes worldwide
12 October 2020
Worldwide, there are approximately 463 million adults living with diabetes. This is an increase of over 300% in the last 20 years,...
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Fitness instructor with type 2 diabetes – Meet our model Dex!
12 October 2020
At mySugr we love to show the many different faces and stories of people with diabetes in the real world. We do our own photoshoots and feature real people living with diabetes instead of using stock photos. In this series, we want you to get to know our shooting stars a little bit better. Meet Dex, one of our models living with type 2 diabetes. What...
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Indian lamb biryani recipe
5 October 2020
In celebration of National Curry Week and as we continue our theme of diabetes from around the world, here is a diabetes friendly Indian lamb biryani recipe. This delicious well balanced dish brings together a range of North Indian spices and can be altered to your preferred heat. This biryani dish is versatile and brings the taste of India to you. Indian lamb biryani (6 servings): 150 ml fat free plain yogurt (3/5 c)...
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Tasty butternut squash and spinach Italian lasagna
30 September 2020
The thought of making lasagna from scratch could sound like a time consuming process but this vegetarian and diabetes friendly recipe with less than 10 ingredients, it is a meal idea that will impress at any occasion. Each serving provides 57g of carbohydrates along with 15g of protein and just 12g of fat putting this Italian lasagna recipe into a low carb meal category. butternut squash and spinach Italian lasagna Ingredients (4 servings...
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Proud to partner with JDRF
25 September 2020
Did you know that we have collaborated with patient organisation JDRF (the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) for over ten years? This article shares the ways in which we work together and some of the things we’ve collectively achieved....
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Italian ricotta and cherry tomato pizza recipe
21 September 2020
The thought of pizza might automatically make you think of an indulgent high carb and high fat treat meal but this ricotta and cherry tomato pizza recipe is different. Follow this simple 4 step recipe and enjoy the tastes of Italy guilt free. Ingredients (10 slices): 300 g pizza crust (10 oz) 10 g chopped fresh basil (1/2 c) 5 ml olive oil (1 t) 114 g ricotta cheese 75 g greated parmesan...
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Meet Jessica, living with type 2 diabetes
21 September 2020
“I have learned not to be embarrassed or ashamed of living with diabetes or sharing my story.” At mySugr we love to show the many different faces and stories of people with diabetes in the real world. So we do our own photoshoots and feature real people living with diabetes instead of using stock photos. In this series, we want you to get to know our shooting stars a little bit better. Meet...
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