Your Stories

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." Meet our Volunteer Spotlight for July 2021, Lis Warren Lis was diagnosed w...

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. In his story, he shares how the weekly classes helped him dis...

Natalie Balmain, 35 from Manchester was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2007, aged 20. She reflects on getting diagnosed and learning to live with her type 1 diabetes. 

Hear from Chrissie as she shares her diagnosis story; remembering how diabetes care has changed over the years. Plus, she talks about her experience of joining our 10-week Get Moving course and how it...

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. But rather than let that stop him, h...

Tara, 27, from Hampshire, has been living with maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY) 3 for 10 years. She’s been volunteering at our Type 1 Events for many years and has missed them, since they’v...

Diabetes dietitian Naomi Dindol talks about how the pandemic has affected her, her team, her work with patients and what she’s looking forward to.