Real Stories

“My flash glucose monitor changed my life” says rugby's Chris Pennell

Worcester Warriors rugby player Chris Pennell remembers how he used to check his glucose levels with a finger prick test — and says how much easier life is with a flash monitor.

Lee Latchford-Evans Q&A: How diabetes has affected me

Lee, from Steps fame, explains how his grandad, his dad and his mother-in-law all live with diabetes.

A low-calorie diet sent Steve's type 2 diabetes into remission

When Steve Markham was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes he went on an eight-week, very low-calorie diet of meal replacement shakes. As a result, his disease has gone into remission.

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"How continuous glucose monitoring changed our lives"

Having no awareness of changes in their blood glucose levels puts a huge strain on both patients and their families. Read 15-year old Vinny's story:

Fashion with a life-changing purpose

Natalie Balmain is using fashion designs to raise awareness of diabetes and help those with the condition to feel more confident.

Diabetes: symptoms, diagnosis and the risk of amputation

Clinical Negligence lawyer Marianne Walker considers how a friend’s diagnosis led to an increasing interest in the condition and explains legal cases where delays in treatment have led to devastating injuries.

Alexandra Burke: Making headlines about diabetes

Knowledge is power and with a history of diabetes in her family, X Factor star, Alexandra Burke wants to use her story to encourage everyone to sit up and take notice.

Phillip Schofield: Life with Diabetes doesn’t need to change

In support of Diabetes week 2014, ITV television presenter Phillip Schofield speaks on the importance of people with diabetes ruling their condition.

You are not alone: Amelia Lily sufferer of type 1 diabetes doesn’t slow down.

Question: Does diabetes get in the way of young people’s ambitions?
Answer: No, says singing star Amelia Lily — in fact her experience of dealing with Type 1 diabetes helped her during the X Factor

Sir Steve Redgrave's winning ways with Type 2 diabetes

Whatever type of diabetes you have, knowledge and personally- tailored treatment is key to living a full life, says Olympic rowing champion Sir Steve Redgrave.

Case study: Pepito Tiña

It started with a foot wound. Pepito Tiña was worried enough to visit a private hospital near his home in Davao City, Philippines, where his blood glucose levels were checked, and he was diagnosed with diabetes.

Turning your diagnosis into a chance to improve your life

People with type 2 diabetes shouldn’t look at the condition as an impossible challenge, but as a second chance to have a healthier and happier life, says Ramona Mulligan.

How sports helped Bas Van de Goor control his Type 1 diabetes

Question: Would a diabetes diagnosis ruin Bas van de Goor’s volleyball career?
Answer: No — fitness helped him control his diabetes and now he’s helping others to do the same.

Problems with the EU guidelines for driving with diabetes

Helen Nichols won her driving license back from the DVLA after it was revoked for two night-time cases of hypoglycemia, despite her Type 1 diabetes control being otherwise excellent.

International Diabetes Federation diabetes storybook

People living with diabetes come across unique challenges depending on where they live in the world. Here we showcase the different experiences from Canada, Pakistan, India and Brazil. 

Tony’s story: Understanding diabetes helped me control it

Tony Hatcher, 61, a patient transport driver from Erith in Kent, believes that understanding his diabetes helped him control it.

Poor medical care for my diabetes has inspired me

Kirsty McLellan, 25, from Hertfordshire was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was a child and she says that her experience has inspired her to work in healthcare.

‘Diabetes doesn’t hold me back’

British Touring Car Championship driver Paul O’Neill, 33, talks to us about how he achieved his dreams despite his diabetes.

How two brothers deal with diabetes, sports and insulin injections

Question: What’s life like for a family living with diabetes?
Answer: Twins Ben and Marcus Ordever, aged 12, know all too well, but with help from parents Helen and Philip, they live a normal life

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