My Story
Welcome to my Diabetes UK Wellness Walk fundraising page!
I’m just a girl who has been living with diabetes every single day since the age of 16 — and if you know me, you’ll know I don’t let it define me. I live my life to the fullest, I work, I eat what I enjoy, I see my friends, I go to the gym and I’m always on the go. From the outside, you probably wouldn’t even know I have diabetes, I refuse to let it stop me from enjoying life or doing the things I love.
But behind the scenes, diabetes can sometimes be a completely different story. Just sometimes, it catches up with me. The constant checking, injections, blood sugar highs and lows and treating hypos can leave me tired, snappy, suffering from brain fog and mentally exhausted. I might not always show it, but managing diabetes is something I have to think about every single day.
For years, I was shy about my diabetes and the constant questions, so I never wanted anything visible to show I have diabetes. It took four years of my doctors encouraging me before I finally agreed to use a FreeStyle Libre sensor. It completely changed my life. Something I once felt embarrassed about became something I embraced, and having access to the right technology has made managing diabetes so much easier. My friends always ask if they can connect to my air-tag on my arm, this Air-tag monitors my glucose levels - makes life easier for me!
I’m incredibly sad that NHS pressures and cutbacks can mean people don’t always have access to the things they genuinely need and depend on.
Recently, I ran out of sensor while I was busy working, I completely forgot that morning to replace my sensor… it happens we are only HUMAN. Even after being on the phone to 111 they had issued me a prescription, the lady behind the counter wouldn’t authorise it as she saw I had my prescription for the month but it was an emergency, I suffered that day. These aren’t luxuries — for people living with diabetes, they can be essential to safely managing everyday life.
I want to raise awareness and help contribute towards improving diabetes healthcare, supporting better access to essential technology, treatment and resources for people living with diabetes. No one should feel like they are struggling alone or going without the care they need.
Every donation, no matter how small, can help make a difference and contribute towards a better future for diabetes care. ❤️
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Estefan Mosquera
Good luck Ang, you got this 💪
£50
Meryem Fadil
Good luck Angela and we are so proud of your support and confidence. You got this !!! 💪💪💪💪♥️
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Kiraz Tas
Love you girl!
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Christiana Varnava
Very proud of you for doing this koumera. You’ve always made it look easy to live with, even though that isn’t the case. If only 15 year old you could see you now! Good luck 🤞🏽 x
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Susu
Proud of you sisterrrr!!
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Baljit Johal
So proud of you sweetheart - Bal & Anaiya xxx
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Helen Manolis
Amazing Angela xx
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Lenny Economou
Should have asked me directly !! Im offended !!! Lol
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Luca
Angela, thank you again for all your kindness and for helping me when I had my motorcycle accident. I’ll never forget it. Wishing you all the best with your fundraising! ❤️
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Jayden Salih
Well done Ang! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Vasiliki Kara
Proud xxx
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Thasina
Good luck 💕
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Samia Kenza
Wishing you all the best my love 🩷
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Roe
Thanks for sharing your story! With the right approach hopefully more people will have the care they need. Keep being you Angela, we love you.
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Alex
Well done! Doing it for a great cause. As a fellow diabetic I completely understand. Good luck!
