Your Stories

Sandra has lived with type 1 diabetes for almost 62 years. She's been volunteering with us since the 1970s. Being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes Sandra was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes almost ...

Spencer decided to become a volunteer after he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and found the information provided by us very helpful.  An unexpected diagnosis Spencer was diagnosed with...

Susan decided to volunteer when she retired from her role as a Specialist Diabetes Dietitian in 2022. Starting out as a volunteer Susan is one of our Speaker volunteers. Before she retired, she ...

Anthony shares his experience of the challenges and complications of living with type 1 diabetes. Following cancelled appointments, and with his eyesight not effectively monitored, Anthony developed r...

Andy shares his experience of cancelled appointments and not receiving the support he should be getting to manage his type 2 diabetes.

Meet our Volunteer Spotlight for May 2023, Jackie Boyd Jackie started volunteering when he was looking for some support for his own diabetes in 2014. He now supports many other people through his v...

Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes has been a shock for Yvonne. She shares her experience. And talks about bringing forward her dream to make the journey of a lifetime.

Joanne found out that she was at risk for type 2 diabetes after using our Know Your Risk tool. By thinking about her goals and following our advice about eating well and moving more, she was able to s...

Nicola says having type 2 diabetes completely changed the pregnancy treatment plan she was expecting. She shares her experience ahead of taking part in the Glasgow Wellness Walk.