July 2011
3 posts
Liquorice and lemonade - - guest post by Russell...
Hypos. They were once a very foreign concept to me. Before I met Trish, the only real exposure I had to Type 1 diabetes was another student in primary school. All I knew about Type 1 diabetes was the need to test your blood sugar throughout the day. I didn’t really know why, or the extent of damage diabetes can, and often does, cause to anyone who is unlucky enough to be diagnosed with it.
The...
Bittersweet.....
Today, at the two month mark post-transplant, I was officially discharged from Westmead Hospital’s care, a moment which I had been anticipating for almost a week and a half, but now that it’s here, I actually am a little sad. I have come so far from the sleepless night waiting for my operation and have formed strong bonds with the Doctors and Nurses who have effectively saved my life. I owe them...
Photo gallery....
As promised, here are some photos relating to my last few posts.
Photo 1. My tools - Blood sugar testing kit, Insulin pens and a “Hypokit” containg a glucose injection.
Photo 2. A merit award received in Kindergarten - a proud moment for all involved!
Photo 3. My home since transplant, Block A, Level 6 - Westmead Hospital.
Photo 4. Russell and I in hospital - 1...
