People like me

Your diabetes stories

When you have diabetes, it can feel like no-one really understands. But, as corny as it might sound, you're not alone.

This section is full of young people who, just like you, have their own unique diabetes story.

Diabetes - day to day

It might be how they dealt with diagnosis and daily life with the condition. Some have tips on how to deal with the people around you who maybe don't understand what you're going through.

Don't let diabetes get in the way

Some have inspirational stories of how diabetes hasn't stopped them becoming exactly what they want to be - including pop stars, actors and sportspeople.

What they all share is that they know what it's like to have diabetes at your age. We'd welcome your comments on their stories - and we'd love to hear your diabetes story too.

You can see plenty of examples below and we also have a Stories in brief page with even more.

Your stories in brief

Read dozens of shorter stories.

Your stories in brief

Dieter's story

"I remember trying to run and my legs felt like lead, it just made me feel like crying - I didn't know what was happening to me. I love sports and to not be able to run was heart breaking."

Dieter's story

Jessica's story

"I think an important part of diabetes is finding a way to treat it that suits you."

Jessica's story

Jade's story

"I was so shocked, I kept telling myself it wasn't diabetes and it was due to how many sugary drinks and sweets I'd had that day and week. I couldn't understand...."

Jade's story

Rebecca's story

"That night after my appointment I lay there in bed crying because five years of my life had been taken over by something that would never go away; my diabetes, but a thought came over me..."

Rebecca's story

Chloe's story

"I really enjoyed having this opportunity as in rural Wales I don't know of anybody with the same condition in my area and this gave me an opportunity to compare experiences and make new friends."

Chloe's story