Your Stories

Meet our Volunteer Spotlight for August 2022, John Bridges

Meet our Volunteer Spotlight for July 2022, Nicola Beynon

Adam was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes during the first lockdown, when his girlfriend was expecting their first child.

Harry has lived with diabetes for most of his life so knows first-hand the impact it can have on everyday life.

Not only has Elysa found her passion through diabetes research, but she spends her spare time volunteering - teaching others about the important topic of gestational diabetes.

Linda, 63, has done the One Million Step Challenge for the past four years.

James has experienced the changes that diabetes can bring. From an uncertain diagnosis to volunteering door-to-door, it’s been a learning curve.  

Syed has experienced firsthand how type 2 diabetes can affect families and communities.

Shelby has ridden the ups and downs of the type 1 diabetes rollercoaster and found joy in sharing her experiences through volunteering.

Michelle talks about managing being a young person with type 2 and living with other health conditions.