Crumbling Pavlova

  • Lightening the load

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    Whilst remaking the bed today, after a day of washing and general housework, I was reminded of why I started this blog 💙 When diagnosed quite late in life as a Type 1 diabetic I remember feeling confused and upset.  Perhaps more than anything though I was angry how much…

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  • Powering on

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    Now all top professional tennis players are incredible but one with Type 1 diabetes is some kind of superhero 💙 Not only is World Number 2 Alexander Zverez playing exceptional tennis in the blistering Wimbledon heat, he is showing the world how diabetes cannot be ignored – even when on…

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  • Data, data everywhere

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    Now I am not saying for one second that I miss daily finger pricking but all this data sometimes does makes my head swim. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have a CGM to help me to keep track of blood sugars and to predict the direction my levels are…

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  • Lifecycle

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    Now we all know that managing diabetes is complicated but recent research looking specifically at the psychosocial impact on women really did resonate with me. Rita Forde et al highlight the various hormonal stages within life, along with other aspects, which make diabetes particularly challenging for women. The article is…

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    A real superstar

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    James Norton has gone and done it again. Not only is he a wonderful and diverse actor, he is also a fabulous advocate for diabetics everywhere 💙 This year he is raising the bar by entering into the London Marathon to raise money for diabetes charity, Breakthrough T1D UK. There…

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  • Painting India blue

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    Amazing to see someone advocating diabetes awareness globally appear in the latest edition of National Geographic. As a daughter of two doctors and partner to a Type 1 diabetic, Priyanka Chopra Jonas is perfectly placed to use her celebrity status to raise awareness of diabetes within India and speak of…

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  • Kitty power

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    Animals are so special at making us feel better – no matter how small – with fur or not 😻 If you have room for one in your heart, don’t delay – find room for one today 🐾 #pets #animals #love #better

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  • Making things a little better

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    As a librarian of course I will always advocate for books and reading to both entertain and empower us all.  Access to information is crucial to keep us informed, especially now in this time of AI and misinformation. Books have a role in supporting mental health too, which makes the…

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  • Old Timer

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    Now that I have reached a certain age I have developed a distinct dislike for those age category boxes.  Why do we even need them?  And if they do serve a purpose, they really do need looking at again.  55+ is a very broad range, especially with people now living…

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  • State of care

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    The title of this post says it all really… our UK healthcare system and wonderful NHS are in a state of crisis and we need to take action now! The 2025 State of Care report from the Care Quality Commission shares shocking data which demonstrates the care that is currently…

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Welcome to Crumbling Pavlova, where we hope to encourage an open and honest sharing of what it means to live with diabetes.

We aim to highlight issues which impact on the diabetic community, in the hope of supporting and giving encouragement to help you to believe that you can live a happy and full life.

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