Paul’s Story
I am a 65 year old (nearly 66) retired Royal Air Force Officer living with my wife in Telford. I retired in 2011 and have enjoyed what I considered to be a healthy lifestyle and in general was a fit and well person. I was active and enjoyed a number of adventurous activities, including sub-aqua […]
Mike’s Story
My names Mike, age 29, Head of Account Management for a health and safety company in Buckinghamshire. When I was younger, I was a keen rugby player, both out of a love for the sport and as a route to staying in good shape. Unfortunately, about 4 years ago, I broke my ankle during a […]
Laura’s Story
Not long after I hit 30 it seemed like a good time to have a baby. I thought it would all be fine, after all, I was a whole food vegetarian, basing my meals on starchy carbohydrates, making my own bread with wholemeal flour and eating lots of pulses and homemade yoghurt. Although some members […]
Debra’s Story
I have been a Type 1 Diabetic for sixty years, and still going strong, fingers crossed. I was 4 years of age when first diagnosed in September 1960. I inject insulin several times a day, a fast acting one before meals and a basal one morning and evening. I have an Abbott Libre with a […]
David’s Story
I was diagnosed with Diabetes Type 2 in November 2000. I immediately investigated what I should and should not be eating. I was given a “diet sheet” by my GP, and also joined Diabetes UK. After a month, it became obvious to me that following the prescribed diet was not helping. I had learned about […]
Carol’s Story
My weightloss / low carb journey I am 52, live in Wolverhampton, married with 2 grown up children, one at university and one living at home, I work part time as a Dental Hygienist. At age 45 I had a stroke caused by a small clot in my brain which obviously came as a total […]