Everyday Life

Diagnosed on 11 August 2005, I have lived with Type 1 diabetes for nearly two decades. For most of that time, I relied on multiple daily injections (MDI). It worked, it was a system that allowed me to keep my diabetes mostly invisible to the outside world.

Lucy Woods is a Perth-based writer and advocate who has lived with type 1 diabetes since childhood. She’s passionate about breaking down stigma, sharing real-life experiences, and pushing for better mental health care in diabetes.

I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 14 years old and I am now 31. There have certainly been some tricky times in those years, but it has never held me back from anything. I can’t change that I have type 1 diabetes, but I know it does not define me.

What should I know before choosing an Insulin Pump?

Accessing an insulin pump can be an important decision for many, and there are several factors to consider before making a decision with your healthcare team.

"To put it simply, the Omnipod DASH® Insulin Pump Management System has been a life changer for me.

My Relationship With Type 1 Diabetes

Author: Heath Morley