Barry tells his story of being diagnosed at 28,
in regional Victoria, when his wife was pregnant with their first bub,
and he was playing senior footy, and still does. Click here for more.

Anthony is 12 years down the track now but remembers well
the boredom in hospital, and that first needle. Click here for more.

Mel, an Aussie gal living in London, ended up in a remote hospital
somewhere in Iceland, via Malta and on a very steep learning curve
just 6 months ago. Click here for more.

Karen was straight into hospital upon diagnosis,
and less than impressed when a flock of med students
started to poke and prod. Click here for more.

Nick's diagnosis has inspired him to study medicine in
order to improve his understanding of the disease
and make him feel more in control. Click here for more.

Vicki was diagnosed eight years ago and
despite learning about the ever increasing list of complications,
she continues to look on the bright side. Click here for more.

Erica, a confirmed chocoholic and lover of junk food
tells of how life has changed since her diagnosis. Click here for more.

Caralyn knew something wasn't right when she
spent a wedding drinking far more than the other guests combined. She
was one of seven patients at her hospital to be diagnosed with Type 1
Diabetes that weekend. Click here for more.

Jean thought that by age 35 she had escaped Type 1 Diabetes.
Despite having all the symptoms her condition remained misdiagnosed
for 12 months until she found a new GP. Click here for more.

Paul from New Zealand tells his story of being
diagnosed at 38 years of age. Click here for more.

Jodie joined her mother, cousin and uncle as a Type 1 Diabetic
when she was diagnosed eight years ago. Click here for more.

Steve tells in great detail of how being diagnosed with Type 1
Diabetes at age 18 has impacted his life. Click here for more.

Karen's diagnosis came as a very unwelcome
40th birthday present. Click here for more.

Reality Check received federal government funding to develop a Starter Kit for Adults Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 2003 - 04. Thanks to everybody who shared their story here as well as the many more who wrote to us with input and ideas.

The Starter Kit was finalised, published and distributed to diabetes centres nationally in October 2004.
It is also available online at www.realitycheck.org.au/starterkit/