Your Stories

Courtney has had to face many challenges after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, aged 9. Now 20, she is taking on a skydive to raise awareness about diabetes and to show others that...

Erin, 46, from Twickenham, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 10. She has been self-funding flash glucose monitoring for a year. I remember the day I was diagnosed with Type 1 at the ...

Carole, 68, was diagnosed with LADA, a form of type 1 diabetes, at age 62. Having lost both her father and brother to diabetes complications, she was determined not to go down the same track...

Mairi wasn't sure whether she could complete the One Million Step Challenge at first. But after registering to take part, she completed steps across the UK, enjoying different scenery and losing some ...

Mohammed has never done any running but is taking on the challenge to support his daughter Evie, 5, who was recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.

Now, aged 49, he lives in Northampton with his wife Ann and he’s prioritising his health and working hard to help others do the same. I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1982 when I was 12 and ...

Aman, who has Type 1 diabetes, took on the London Bridges Challenge with his family to show his support for people affected by diabetes, and to take on the 10 mile challenge. Aman's story...

Terry and his wife, Sheila, took part in the London Bridges Challenge to support their daughter, Carly, who has Type 1 diabetes. Already keen walkers, Terry tells us about his challenge and their...

Karen was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes 10 years ago. After a series of set backs, including the loss of her sister-in-law to complications related to Type 1 diabetes, Karen decided she wan...