Your stories
These are the diabetes stories of people from all walks of life, who were happy to share their experiences. Each one is there to inspire, to highlight different aspects of living with diabetes, or simply to show that - whatever your situation - you're not alone.
Do you have a story to help or encourage others? Whatever your story and experience, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please send us some details about yourself and your story by completing the form on the right. Or you can call the Public Affairs and Press team at Diabetes UK on 020 7424 1000.
Read our latest diabetes stories below. Alternatively, catch up on those you may have missed by going to our archive of personal accounts.
"To date I have lost two stone in weight and feel very positive for the future."
'When I was young we used to use a single 'glass' syringe which had to be boiled once a week and cleaned.'
'I am convinced now that excellent nutrition and exercise are key to combating my health problems.'
'All I could think was please God make sure my spine is OK so I can walk. I don't care about the £3,000 I just spent last week buying my new car.'
World champion sailor, author and husband of 59 years. Here, the daughter of Roy Partridge - who had Type 1 diabetes - talks about her father's life achievements.
If one person attends this event and goes away understanding more about this condition, I’ll be happy....
I think it would have been worse if I had got diabetes later in life. I would be more used to eating certain foods and perhaps not have followed the healthier diet that I have now.