Your stories
These are the diabetes stories of people from all walks of life, who were happy to share their experiences. Each one is there to inspire, to highlight different aspects of living with diabetes, or simply to show that - whatever your situation - you're not alone.
Do you have a story to help or encourage others? Whatever your story and experience, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please send us some details about yourself and your story by completing the form on the right. Or you can call the Public Affairs and Press team at Diabetes UK on 020 7424 1000.
Read our latest diabetes stories below. Alternatively, catch up on those you may have missed by going to our
archive of personal accounts.
"All people out there, exercise a lot to keep away from diabetes and the ones who are diabetic, please get regular eye and kidney check ups."
"You can let diabetes take over your life which is demoralising, or you can take control."
"I wanted to raise money for Diabetes UK, but more importantly to show my son he is an inspiration to me."
"Motocross is one of the most physical sports in the world and trying to balance my energy levels was the hardest part."
"Injections were horrible huge needles, glass syringes which involved boiling them to keep them sterilised."
'Matthew's proudest achievement this year was being awarded Sports Personality of the Year at his school's sports awards evening.'
"I want to share my story to inspire others and give them hope that they can lead a fairly normal life with diabetes."
"The support I received from Diabetes UK during the early stages of my diagnosis was amazing - I don't think I would have coped as well without it."
"You never know you might (or someone you know), be told that you are suffering from diabetes one day."
"My mum struggled every day to inject, feed and care for me without the knowledge and equipment that is now freely available."
"I have seen many positive changes in the way people with diabetes are cared for over the years."
"My decision to become a doctor was influenced by my condition and by Dr Lawrence."
"RD Lawrence was a practical, sensible and quiet man. I found him to be a warm, special and wonderful person."
When I was first diagnosed the specialist said, ‘don’t let it rule your life’ and this has been my motto to this day”.
'Having diabetes for 75 years has made me a very disciplined person. I value my health and still try to keep fit.'
'I’m glad to say that having diabetes has never stopped me doing anything and the equipment is much better now than when I was diagnosed 61 years ago.'