02/09/2026
Maureen’s Mullings: Diabetes Living
Most diabetes support today is built around education — but that’s not what I do.
A small number of people have quietly shown me how much they needed something different:
o a safe place to talk without feeling judged
o a calm space to share what troubles them
o clarity that doesn’t rely on numbers, charts, or clinical language
o support that feels human, not instructional
Some were deaf (BSL & ASL).
Some were neurodivergent.
Some were dyslexic, dyscalculic, (issues with words or numbers)
Some were financially embarrassed and didn’t know how to ask for help.
Their honesty changed everything.
So, I’m shaping my work around conversation, not education — creating a person‑centred, person‑focused way for people to feel safe enough to tell the truth about their diabetes.
It’s still learning, but it’s learning through connection.
Not always face‑to‑face.
Not always live.
But always human.
And because access to “people in the know” is becoming fewer, I’m designing this work to be adaptive and multilingual, so clarity is available to anyone who needs it.
o No overwhelm.
o No jargon.
o No judgement.
Just conversation, clarity, and calm.
The gap is real — and it deserves better.
