Ladies and gentlemen, I have been waiting with bated breath for the murnong (Microseris lanceolata) on my verge to bloom. I have been waiting much longer for a closed loop insulin delivery system that adjusts my insulin dose based on real time changes in my blood glucose level. Both have finally arrived.


I have only been using the new tech for one week but already I feel that I am living life less on the edge. The tech suffers from a few technical glitches, but I can envisage a day in the near future when I can free my mind from the hundreds of decisions that normally go into the day to day management of my Type 1 diabetes. It may even change my temperament – perhaps I’ll be less cranky. Life too may offer a few more possibilities, just like this murnong seedhead.


Take care, everyone.

Kind Regards.
Tracy.

For information on the revival of the Murnong see
https://www.sbs.com.au/food/article/2021/07/01/native-superfood-8-times-nutritious-potato-and-tastes-sweet-coconut

RDP Rest

36 thoughts on “Late Bloomer”

  3. So, the murnong is not just a pretty face, but a root vegie! Lots to celebrate for you, new technology and your contribution to the return of the murnong. Will you harvest the root?

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  13. You will love the insulin delivery system. My friend’s youngest daughter has found far more freedom with it for her Diabetes type 1. She successfully delivered 2 babies using it, together with a vegan diet with perfect readings and perfect vitamin blood work to throughout her pregnancy too.
    I believe that delivery system is very expensive though.

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    1. From this financial year, a substantial subsidy became available for all Type 1 diabetics, Vicki. The subsidy wasn’t available to us oldies before despite needing affordable access just as much as younger people. Your friend’s daughter was so fortunate. I wish it had been available when I was pregnant with my children.

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