Bec Ritchie - Diabetes Educator

07/12/2025

So yesterday I was chatting to Santa, and I asked him to bring us all a new pancreas for Christmas! He said he couldn’t do that, but he sent you all the gift of me which was the next best thing 🤪

Kidding of course, but I do still have space for new clients and lots of fabulous programs and services to suit all needs.

I will absolutely update you all on the Christmas event including the winners of the lolly guessing games and the new and exciting exclusive service now being offered by SEE Diabetes! But I need some time to plan the post, so for now, enjoy the thought of Santa and I plotting about how to make your diabetes journey that little bit easier this Christmas (with or without a new pancreas!)

03/12/2025

I was doing so great at carb counting for all the party snacks, until I got to the cupcake toppers hahahah how the heck am I meant to work out the carbs in this!!

30/11/2025

Well the Christmas tree f’d me up good and proper but so worth it! It’s so pretty haha! Apparently I have to add photos separately 🤦‍♀️
Shame that it interferes with wedding anniversary celebrations though 🤪

29/11/2025

I have something new and exclusive that I am keeping everything crossed will be ready to roll out at the Christmas party in 1 week!! Something I have been working very hard on for some time with a new collaboration.

If you want to be the first to learn more about this new and exciting offering, you have a tiny bit longer to register for the Christmas party!
But if you can’t make it, you will still get the scoop, it might just be a little bit after the fact! I promise you won’t miss out though!

This will likely be of much more benefit to those who have children with type 1, stuck in the rigid systems, but it will benefit others too if you want to use it!

Stay tuned! I’m pretty excited!

27/11/2025

Well thanks ducks, I think my job is now obsolete hahaha
I hope you enjoy the laugh!

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26/11/2025

10 days!!

I know you may be sick of hearing about it but OMG 10 more days! I’m so excited! Party time!

Last chance to register for your free tickets! And if you come along and haven’t registered I will be so happy to have you but I am sorry there may not be enough gifts from Santa or super yummy snacks!

Don’t miss out!!

https://www.seediabetes.com.au/single-project

23/11/2025

Who are you??
An Early Bird Boluser OR part of the Fork First Crew??

🙋‍♀️ Hands up… who *actually* pre-boluses 10–15 minutes before eating?
Be honest — are you a “bolus as the food hits the plate” type, or do you set a timer and wait it out?

We all *know* what the guidelines say… but real life is messy. Kids, busy schedules, unpredictable appetites — sometimes it feels impossible to get the timing right.

So tell me — are you a pre-bolus pro, a last-minute boluser, or somewhere in between? 👇

Check the comments to find out which type I am!

20/11/2025

Yesterday I asked about the corners we cut when life feels too heavy. Thank you for being so honest — it’s powerful to see how some of us wrestle with the same choices.

Here’s the thing: not all sacrifices are equal. Some shortcuts are safe, others can be dangerous.

Non‑negotiables (always protect these):

• Long‑acting insulin — this is your safety net.
• Emergency supplies (hypo treatment, insulin access).
• Staying hydrated and avoiding prolonged highs.

Flexible areas (sometimes ok to bend):

• Taking a break from your CGM if the data feels overwhelming.
• Skipping a finger‑prick check here and there if you’re otherwise stable.
• Choosing joy over perfection at a party — food and drinks don’t have to be tracked to the gram.

The goal isn’t perfect diabetes management — it’s safe diabetes management. Protect the essentials, give yourself grace on the rest, and remember: sanity matters too.

👉 What helps you balance safety and joy when the season gets chaotic?

19/11/2025

Let’s be real — diabetes doesn’t get easier when life gets harder. And with the silly season coming up, sometimes survival means cutting corners.

We all have our non‑negotiables (hello, long‑acting insulin 👋), but we also have those things we quietly let slide to protect our sanity.

So tell me — when life feels too heavy, what do you sacrifice in diabetes care to keep yourself afloat? And what’s the one thing you’ll never compromise on?

16/11/2025

Now I’m freaking out!! Only 20 days to go! You guys are going to be amazed by what this one woman show can achieve!

I would love it if some more teens would sign up to come along! I have heaps of kids and grown ups but the teens always miss out. And I know there are quite a few hiding in the shadows possibly hesitant to come along in fear of there not being others, so how about you all jump on board! When you register, leave a comment to say you are bringing a teen because obviously Santa wants to bring them something different to the kids 😉

I know diabetes is pretty rough through the teen years, so jump on this opportunity to come along and meet some others who are going through the same crap and meet some new allies! I’ll even leave an empty table in the corner so you can hide out and pretend the whole thing is super uncool!

https://www.seediabetes.com.au/single-project

15/11/2025

Keep those guesses coming in! Still plenty of time to have your guess! I can tell you, most of the current guesses aren’t very close! So feel free to try again if you have already guessed! But please do it on the original post so it’s easier for my overwhelmed brain to keep track!

There is also still time to book your spot at the Christmas extravaganza! And I say that because today I sat down and wrote 3 A3 pages of activities and supplies and it is going to be one for the history books, so don’t miss out!! Register now even if you are sitting on the fence because Santa is shopping and doesn’t want any crying children because they missed out! https://www.seediabetes.com.au/single-project