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Rob's story: becoming diabetic had a huge impact on my life choices

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Rob Brown

Diagnosed age 13 in 1991.

Running with type 1, like life with type 1, is a balancing act. An insulin pump helps give you greater stability, but it still takes practice to get it right.

After being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in early adolescence, Balance cover star and member Rob spent many years feeling completely overwhelmed by his condition. Becoming a father and discovering the mental and physical benefits of exercise has had a huge impact on his wellbeing

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