"My joint condition is caused from bad glucose control."

I have had Type 1 diabetes for 28 years. 

Three years ago my left ankle crumbled and left me just weight bearing on the right one on sticks. Last Christmas I slipped, and my right leg from knee to ankle snapped in two pieces.

I now have metal work holding my leg together inside. I am on constant bed rest for a few more months yet and will be in a wheelchair for life.

The diabetic joint disease I have is caused from bad glucose control and not looking after your diabetes as you should. I guess I just want to raise awareness of what can happen if you don't take care of yourself.

I worked in radio for 22 years event managing running about like a mad woman. So to be told I can never really work again and that I will be stuck in a chair made me think of what I can do to stop this happening to others.