Do I dwell on my diagnosis - Type 1 Diabetes?

Steve talks about stigma. He explains how he's not experienced it himself. He says that this might be as he's always explained his condition and what it means to him. He's been pleased with how people respond when he does explain the issues related to Diabetes.

Steve talks about two main insights he's gained: Fear is not a great long term motivator - he explains that this main work short term but is not useful long term. Looking after yourself with Diabetes is a long term journey and is best dealt with on a day to day basis. Lastly he talks about interacting and talking to others who have been there before you to help you cope emotionally.

This is Chris's story about how he dealt with fear living with fear surrounding his diagnosis of Diabetes Type 1.

Steve talks about having Type 1 Diabetes in Primary School and how it made him feel. He describes how things changed for him in Secondary School and then at University. He feels his relationship with Diabetes evolved as his levels of responsibility changed over the years.

Steve talks about how he felt and how he feels with his diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes. He frankly talks about Diabetes being a fact of life and talks about how all the new technologies he has access to allows him to live the life he wants to lead.

Steve talks about how Type 1 Diabetes affects his life. Very interesting Diabetes may not be the one thing he would change about his life given the opportunity. He talks about working within boundaries in the short term which will keep long term goals on track. Steve's main message is to treat Diabetes as part of a routine and a lifestyle - using this approach he doesn't feel he needs to dwell too long about long term outcomes.