Rugby player Chris Pennell, diagnosed at 19, talks about his experiences with Type 1 diabetes. Do you have a story to tell? Share yours today and help us inspire others, at www.diabetes.org.uk/your-stories
Was perfectly healthy my entire life, never got sick, never had to stay in the hospital, super healthy. All of a sudden at 28 I’m in the hospital in DKA. Got diabetes at 28. Crazy but I keep my head up and live my life as best as I can.