People with type 2 diabetes write back to their younger selves, to share personal insights and reflect on their experience of living with diabetes and starting on insulin therapy. Single and hard-working, Dolores at 55 years old defined herself primarily through her job.
Inspirational stories
Life isn’t always fair, and sometimes, it can be very disheartening. If you are living with diabetes, you know that fact probably better than anyone. When you are feeling that managing your diabetes is just too difficult and you need some encouragement, turn to this section of our website and read inspirational stories about people just like you – people who have struggled to overcome challenges and succeed to live a full life and follow their dreams. You can do it too!
Christine: you don’t need to feel guilty
People with type 2 diabetes write back to their younger selves, to share personal insights and reflect on their experience of living with diabetes and starting on insulin therapy. Now retired, Christine was the kind of nurse you’d hope for if you ever needed one. Confident, energetic and kind.
Chris: Watch your weight
People with type 2 diabetes write back to their younger selves, to share personal insights and reflect on their experience of living with diabetes and starting on insulin therapy. In this post, Chris reflects on living with diabetes. At 31, Chris wasn’t the sort of person who was eager to curtail his social life. Convivial […]
Charles: Acknowledge the changes
People with type 2 diabetes write back to their younger selves, to share personal insights and reflect on their experience of living with diabetes and starting on insulin therapy. In this post, Charles reflects on living with diabetes.
Bernard: It’s time to listen
People with type 2 diabetes write back to their younger selves, to share personal insights and reflect on their experience of living with diabetes and starting on insulin therapy. In this post, Bernard reflects on living with diabetes.
Andrew: Overcoming Challenges
People with type 2 diabetes write back to their younger selves, to share personal insights and reflect on their experience of living with diabetes and starting on insulin therapy. In this post, Andrew reflects on living with diabetes.