
Living with Type 1 Diabetes
About More Than a Prick
More Than a Prick cuts through the sugar-coated version of type 1 diabetes. We're about the real challenges, the daily grind, and the strength it takes to manage T1D. We offer honest information, practical support, and a community that understands. It's more than just a needle; it's a life. We're here to help you live it.

Real Talk
This is not about diets or debates. It’s about the emotional toll of managing Type 1 Diabetes, and why no parent should be shamed for being honest about the weight of it.
After two terrifying lows with my son, I hesitated to use glucagon. This is why I’ll never make that mistake again — and why no parent should ever feel ashamed of reaching for it.
I love my children more than anything. But I won’t lie: I hate that Type 1 Diabetes is the shadow that follows them. This is what shared parenting with T1D really feels like.
Type 1 Diabetes doesn’t just affect one child — it affects the whole family. This post is for the siblings who quietly carry the weight, offer support, and often go unseen.
Honouring the heroes of our nation — and recognising the daily battles faced by our children with Type 1 Diabetes. Courage doesn’t always wear a uniform.
While most families pack for fun, we pack for survival. Here’s what holidays look like for parents of a child with Type 1 Diabetes—and how you can support them better.
My son carries a life-saving needle everywhere. But would anyone around him know how to use it? This is what schools and caregivers urgently need to understand about Type 1 Diabetes emergencies.
Diabetes technology has changed the game—but not the grind. We're grateful for the tools that save lives, but that doesn't mean it's easy. This is what living with alarms, calculations, and constant care really looks like.
Sleep isn’t safe when you're a parent of a child with Type 1 Diabetes. Here's what it really feels like to monitor your child through the night—every night.
These are the well-meaning but painful things people say when your child is diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Here’s why they’re wrong—and what families actually need to hear instead.
As a mum to a child with Type 1 diabetes, I’m here to share our journey — the mental, emotional, and physical toll this condition takes, and why more understanding and support are critical.
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The Type 1 community must stop tearing itself apart over management styles. T1D is already hard — we should be lifting each other up, not tearing each other down.