Your Stories

Joanne found out that she was at risk for type 2 diabetes after using our Know Your Risk tool.

Nicola says having type 2 diabetes completely changed the pregnancy treatment plan she was expecting.

I’m 17 and have been living with type 1 diabetes for 13 years.

Meet our Volunteer Spotlight for April 2023, Carole Michaelides Carole is one of our speaker volunteers, and secretary of the Hammersmith and Fulham local group.

In my clinic diabetes technology was never offered, never even mentioned. No pump treatment or even flash sensors.

My journey to accessing diabetes technology hasn’t been the easiest. 

I've always loved computers and gadgets; I work in IT so keep an eye on all the latest trends.

I was diagnosed when I was 14, so almost 10 years ago. I started on insulin pump six months after I was diagnosed and a year after that, I got my first CGM.

Waseem Zaffar, who has type 2 diabetes, is taking part in our Birmingham wellness walk.

A mother shares her experience of applying for Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and the impact of the cost of living crisis on her