Living with Type 2 Diabetes for almost 40 years has given me an insight into my condition which means I can relate to  the ups and downs that people go through when living with a long term condition.

I started volunteering with Diabetes UK in 2002 as a ‘Service Champion’ in my local area, and since then have taken part in many roles, as a patient representative, or an ‘Expert by Experience’

I have worked with the National Diabetes Audit Team (National Foot Care Audit) and as a patient living with type 2 on NICE guidelines.

I have received a few awards for my work with Diabetes UK.

I am at present Secretary of my local Diabetes UK group and help with the Peer Support Group.

We offer awareness sessions and stands alongside monthly presentations about Diabetes related topics.