Michelle McKennaAn open letter to parents who’s child has been newly diagnosed as Type 1 diabeticApril 2021Apr 7, 2021Apr 7, 2021
Michelle McKenna100 years of insulin — what would a cure mean?This is the 100 year anniversary of the discovery of insulin, which was co-discovered by Canadian, Fredrick Banting in 1921. His birthday…Mar 12, 2021Mar 12, 2021
Michelle McKenna’Tis the season to be jolly well thankfulThe year 2020 has been full of upheaval, but the sort of upheaval that has left many of us standing still — unable to move around like…Dec 10, 2020Dec 10, 2020
Michelle McKennaAll change at the next stop — You’re about to change destinationIt’s no secret: 2020 has been a year that has stopped most, if not all of us in our tracks. It’s been a time of reflection and taking…Nov 10, 2020Nov 10, 2020
Michelle McKennaWhat sugary hell is this for Type 1 diabetes?The trick or treat edition for all parentsOct 5, 2020Oct 5, 2020
Michelle McKennaNeedles vs Pump: Technology helping to share the burdenI’ve come up with a set of rules the describe our reaction to technologies:Sep 2, 2020Sep 2, 2020
Michelle McKennaIs it a tantrum or a hypo?It can be quite hard as a parent of a type 1 diabetic superhero, to know whether they are having a tantrum because they can’t get their…Jul 9, 2020Jul 9, 2020
Michelle McKennaAppraisals, hidden disabilities and meOnly two years ago, work goals and objectives were being set; it was time to take my career to the next level after returning from a…Feb 8, 20201Feb 8, 20201