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Celebrity supporters

Diabetes UK is pleased to be working with many talented and passionate supporters from the sports, entertainment and artistic fields. Our celebrity supporters make a special and valuable commitment and contribution to a wide range of our projects – for this we are very thankful.

If you would like more information about our work with celebrity supporters contact Alex Preston, Marketing and Events Executive, on 020 7424 1000.

Alexandra Burke

Alexandra Burke, winner of X Factor 2008, supports the work of Diabetes UK as her mother has Type 2 diabetes, and her grandmother also had the condition.

Melanie C

Singer Melanie C is a passionate supporter of our work for children with diabetes. Her brother has Type 1 diabetes, and she has seen how it can affect people early in life.

Rosemary Conley

Health and fitness guru Rosemary Conley CBE has supported Diabetes UK since 2008. Rosemary shares a commitment to raising awareness of Type 2 diabetes and highlighting the importance of healthy living for people with diabetes and those at risk.

Stephen Dixon

Sky News presenter Stephen Dixon has Type 1 diabetes. He was diagnosed at the age of 17. Stephen has since reported on many high-profile stories for Sky News in a pressured environment, whilst successfully managing his diabetes.

Cheryl Fergison

Cheryl Fergison is best known for her role on popular TV soap EastEnders, playing Heather Trott. Cheryl has Type 2 diabetes and supports Diabetes UK in various ways.

Eamonn Holmes

TV presenter and broadcaster Eamonn Holmes supports Diabetes UK as his mother has Type 2 diabetes. Eamonn was also the face of our Winter 2010 appeal, which raised over £550,000.

Amy Lamé

Broadcaster, writer and Mayoress of Camden Amy Lamé supports Diabetes UK as her mother has Type 2 diabetes.

Amelia Lily

X-Factor 2011 contestant Amelia Lily has Type 1 Diabetes and is a Diabetes UK supporter.

Matt Littler

Matt Littler is best known for his role in Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks, playing Max Cunningham. Matt knows first-hand the impact diabetes can have, as his father and grandmother both have Type 2 diabetes.

Dominic Littlewood

TV presenter and journalist Dominic Littlewood has Type 1 diabetes. He is best known for his show 'Don’t get Done, Get Dom' and appears regularly on BBC’s the One Show.

Gary Mabbutt MBE

Former Tottenham Hotspur and England footballer Gary Mabbutt MBE has Type 1 diabetes and has become an icon for many children and young adults with the condition.

Paul O'Neill

Successful racing driver Paul O’Neill has Type 1 diabetes.

Joe Pasquale

Comedian Joe Pasquale supports Diabetes UK as his family has been affected by diabetes.

Sir Steve Redgrave CBE

Sir Steve Redgrave CBE was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 1997, and has since become a source of inspiration for many people with the condition. Steve is Honorary Vice President of Diabetes UK.