Your Stories

For months after her diagnosis, Maureen struggled to find a way to manage her diabetes.

In her story, Ruth recalls how spotting a post about our dedicated physical activity helpline service kickstarted her journey to move more.

In his story, Jamie shares how our UK Wide Cycle Ride challenge helped him introduce regular exercise into his life while also giving back to a cause close to his heart.

"You get out of volunteering all that you put in - and more. You just need a bit of energy and determination."

When lockdown put an end to face-to-face support groups and life as we know it, Edward signed up to our virtual 10-week Get Moving course.

Natalie Balmain, 35 from Manchester was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2007, aged 20.

Hear from Chrissie as she shares her diagnosis story; remembering how diabetes care has changed over the years.

After spending the years following his diagnosis focusing on his work rather than his health, Mike went on to develop serious complications with his eyes and feet.

Tara, 27, from Hampshire, has been living with maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY) 3 for 10 years.