Real People, Real Stories

Diabetes is a life-long disease that requires constant attention and good management every day. However, having diabetes does not have to stop you living your life to the fullest.

This section contains the inspiring real life stories of real people, who have achieved great things in their lives despite their diabetes. They have simply refused to let diabetes get in their way! Other stories tell of how ordinary people came to terms with diabetes.

• Brett Stewart, NRL Rising Star
Brett tells how he manages his type 1 diabetes and its many challenges, while rising to the rigorous demands of his professional football career.

• Lorraine Lusby, Community Volunteer and Cancer Survivor
Lorraine is a true trooper - she has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal for her tireless community work. Determined to keep control of her type 2 diabetes, Lorraine made her community contributions while also beating cancer.

• Jimmy Little, Australian Singer
Jimmy talks about how he overcame kidney failure and manages his type 2 diabetes so he can keep performing.

• Barbara Holborow, Former Children's Court Magistrate
Barbara talks about living and achieving with type 1 diabetes.

• Steve Renouf, World-class Rugby League legend
Steve talks about his type 1 diabetes, his family and his remarkable career.

• Elizabeth Webster
The inspiring story of how 104-year-old Elizabeth keeps good control on her type 2 diabetes.

• Bruce McLean, International Traveller
Bruce McLean talks about his type 2 diabetes and the challenge he set for himself to keep good managment and push his own boundaries with a 4-month motorbike journey thorough 14 countries.

• Jenni Corrales, Transplant Patient and Mother of two
Jenni talks about her life with type 1 diabetes and her pancreas and kidney transplant.