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Diabetes
Surfing with type 1 diabetes
Surfing With Type 1 Diabetes [Exclusive Q & A With a Pro]
Is surfing with type 1 diabetes possible? Will I be able to wear an insulin pump? What if I take a hypo in the water? It's easy to feel overwhelmed!
Cazzy Magennis
March 19, 2017
Diabetes
Insulin pump in hot springs
Travelling With An Insulin Pump: Your One-Stop Guide
With limited experience, travelling with an insulin pump can seem like a worrying and potentially risky task, but I'm here to tell you why it's not.
Cazzy Magennis
February 20, 2017
Diabetes
Insulin pump in Chile
Should I Get An Insulin Pump?
What is an insulin pump? Are insulin pumps worth it? How do I get an insulin pump? Questions, Questions, Questions! Maybe it's time for some answers ...
Cazzy Magennis
January 26, 2017
Diabetes
Diabetes supplies for a type 1 diabetic child
Top 10 Tips For Travelling With a Type One Diabetic Child
I may not be a parent yet myself, but I know plenty of mothers and fathers who worry about taking their child away on a trip if they have type 1 diabetes.
Cazzy Magennis
January 6, 2017
Diabetes
Image of type 1 diabetes
What Is Type 1 Diabetes? Educating The Masses
There is a common theme in what people think causes diabetes…sugar. I'd like to clear up that little misconception- Diabetes has nothing to do with sugar.
Cazzy Magennis
December 18, 2016
Diabetes
Trekking with diabetes at high altitude
Diabetes And High Altitude: Your Complete Travel Guide
Does altitude affect your diabetes? Some people say yes, some say no. As with many aspects of diabetic care, it depends largely on the individual.
Cazzy Magennis
December 4, 2016
Diabetes
Cazzy in Bolivian Salt Flats
My Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis Story
Happy world diabetes day! This is our day, to celebrate how far we've come, to share our stories and to spread much needed awareness. This is my story ...
Cazzy Magennis
November 14, 2016
Diabetes
Bags to keep insulin cold while travelling
How To Keep Insulin Cold While Traveling: All You Need To Know!
I'm often asked, how do you keep your insulin cool in the heat? Or how do you keep your insulin alive in the cold? Let's check out below.........
Cazzy Magennis
November 4, 2016
Diabetes
Type 1 diabetic on city break
Packing For a City break With Type One Diabetes
Packing for a city break with type one diabetes can be tough, so here I will show you in just ten easy steps how to enjoy a stress free vacation.
Cazzy Magennis
October 12, 2016
Diabetes
Diabetes monitor in Torres del Paine
Can a Type 1 Diabetic Trek Torres Del Paine?
YES they can. Type 1 diabetics can trek Torres Del Paine...just like everyone else! It took a lot out of me, but here's my story and how you can do it too!
Cazzy Magennis
October 10, 2016
Travel stories
Amazon riverboat cruise Belem to Manaus
Our Belem to Manaus Amazon Riverboat Cruise {Complete Travel Guide!}
Ever wondered what it's like to cruise down the Amazon? Plenty of people do it between 2 Amazonian cities called Belem and Manaus. So we gave it a go ...
Bradley Williams
October 1, 2016
Diabetes
Type 1 diabetics in Bolivia
Our Fundraising Campaign For Type 1 Diabetics In Bolivia
We want to summarise why we decided to raise money for diabetics in Bolivia during our travels in South America, and what your funds will be going towards.
Cazzy Magennis
September 5, 2016
Diabetes
Handee Bra
Travel Hack - “The Handee Bra”
Whenever I come across anything that I think will benefit fellow type ones like me, I like to share it! Anything to make life a little easier can't be bad.
Cazzy Magennis
August 13, 2016
Diabetes
Diabetic ID
Diabetic ID- Do I Reallllyy Need To Wear One?
I first googled diabetic ID's 7 years ago, and a list of bulky silver necklaces came up. Now there's all sorts of diverse and pretty medical ID’s on offer!
Cazzy Magennis
August 1, 2016
Diabetes
Type 1 diabetic travel insurance provider
How To Get Affordable Type 1 Diabetic Travel Insurance
The next thing to sort on my checklist is my travel insurance. It's extremely important & you need to make sure you are covered for every emergency.
Cazzy Magennis
July 29, 2016
Diabetes
Bradley and type 1 diabetic
Advice On Travelling With Someone Who Is Type 1 Diabetic
This isn't an easy job necessarily but neither does it have to be hard! Here's some top tips on what to be aware of when you travel with a type 1 diabetic:
Bradley Williams
July 25, 2016
Diabetes
Frio bags
Why Frio Keeps Me Alive
If you are diabetic and wanting to travel, whether it be a short trip, an overnight stay, or a round the world adventure, you need Frio in your life.
Cazzy Magennis
July 1, 2016
Travel stories
Rome on a budget
How To Visit Rome On a Budget: Complete 2025 Travel Guide!
Roma, the inspiring, beautiful, eternal capital city of Italy has over 3,000 years of some of the world's most influential art, architecture and culture.
Cazzy Magennis
July 1, 2016